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Federal Acquisition Regulation

The Department of Defense (DoD), GSA, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) jointly issue the FAR for use by executive agencies in acquiring goods and services.

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

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Managing the Federal Rulemaking Process

You have a voice in federal decision-making. Learn more about Federal rulemaking management.

Learn about and submit comments on federal rules and other actions at Regulations.gov.

Learn about federal agency plans for future regulatory actions and regulations that are currently under review by the Office of Management and Budget. Help to avoid or minimize burden by commenting on agency information collections. Visit Reginfo.gov.

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Federal Travel Regulation

The FTR is the regulation contained in 41 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Chapters 300 through 304, which implements travel policies for travel by Federal civilian employees and others authorized to travel at government expense.

Federal Travel Regulation (FTR)

FTR and related files

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Federal Management Regulation

The FMR is the successor regulation to the Federal Property Management Regulation (FPMR). It contains updated regulatory policies originally found in the FPMR.

Federal Management Regulation (FMR)

FMR and related files

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General Services Acquisition Manual

The GSAM consolidates GSA agency acquisition rules and guidance. The GSAM incorporates the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) as well as internal agency acquisition policy.

General Services Administration Acquisition Manual (GSAM)

Last Reviewed: 2023-05-08