1.105-1
Publication and code arrangement
FAR 1.105-1 ensures the FAR and agency acquisition regulations are published, organized, and cited consistently for easy access and reference.
Overview
FAR 1.105-1 explains how the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is published, organized, and codified for public access and reference. The FAR is made available through the Federal Register, the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and online at Acquisition.gov. It is officially designated as Chapter 1 of Title 48 in the CFR, while other chapters are reserved for agency-specific acquisition regulations. The section also clarifies the numbering conventions for FAR and agency regulations within the CFR, ensuring consistency and clarity in regulatory references.
Key Rules
- Publication Locations
- The FAR is published in the Federal Register, the CFR, and online at Acquisition.gov.
- CFR Codification
- The FAR is codified as Chapter 1 of Title 48, CFR; other chapters are for agency-specific regulations.
- Numbering Conventions
- Agency regulations in the CFR must begin with their assigned chapter number, but the FAR itself omits the chapter number in its segment numbering.
Responsibilities
- Contracting Officers: Must reference the correct version and citation of the FAR and agency regulations.
- Contractors: Should ensure they are using the most current and official versions of the FAR and any applicable agency supplements.
- Agencies: Must follow CFR chapter assignment and numbering conventions for their acquisition regulations.
Practical Implications
- This section ensures that all contracting professionals know where to find the official FAR and how to cite it properly.
- It helps prevent confusion between the FAR and agency-specific regulations by standardizing publication and numbering.
- Common pitfalls include referencing outdated versions or misidentifying regulatory sources due to improper citation.