General Services Administration Acquisition Manual, 2013 Edition List Price: $71.00   Eligible for Free Standard Shipping on U.S. Prepaid Orders Imprint: Aspen Publishers Published: 7/12/2013  ISBN: 9780808034100 Paperback: 463 pages Available: Item ships in 3-5 Business Days

The General Services Administration Acquisition Manual (GSAM) provides the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) and related internal agency acquisition policy in a convenient, integrated format. Regulatory material in the text appears in shaded background, and is easily distinguished from policy material, with both following a consistent number format that coincides with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The 2013 edition incorporates hundreds of changes that were made since the prior edition was published. The changes relate to a wide variety of subjects, including: Acquisition letters Acquisitions involving classified information Awards involving subcontracting plans Breaches of security Content of contract files Contract distribution procedures Contracting officer's signature Control of classified information Direct 8(a) contracting Federal Procurement Data System—public access to data Final payment—construction and building service contracts Information technology security plans and security authorization Mentor requirements and evaluation Model small business subcontracting plan Notice to offerors of subcontracting plan requirements Personal identity verification requirements Postaward responsibilities of the contracting officer Preparation, submission, and negotiation of subcontracting plans Procedures for closing out contract files Processing security requirements checklist Responsibilities of the administrative contracting officer Return of classified information Reviewing subcontracting plans Security requirements for unclassified information technology resources Storage, handling, and disposal of contract files Subcontracting plan evaluation checklist Taxpayer identification information Subchapter A—General Part 501—General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation System Part 502—Definitions of Words and Terms Part 503—Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest Part 504—Administrative Matters Subchapter B—Competition and Acquisition Planning Part 505—Publicizing Contract Actions Part 506—Competition Requirements Part 507—Acquisition Planning Part 508—Required Sources of Supplies and Services Part 509—Contractor Qualifications Part 510—Market Research [Reserved] Part 511—Describing Agency Needs Part 512—Acquisition of Commercial Items Subchapter C—Contracting Methods and Contract Types Part 513—Simplified Acquisition Procedures Part 514—Sealed Bidding Part 515—Contracting By Negotiation Part 516—Types of Contracts Part 517—Special Contracting Methods Part 518—[Reserved] Subchapter D—Socioeconomic Programs Part 519—Small Business Programs Part 520—[Reserved] Part 521—[Reserved] Part 522—Application of Labor Laws to Government Acquisitions Part 523—Environment, Conservation, Occupational Safety and Drugfree Workplace Part 524—Protection of Privacy and Freedom of Information Part 525—Foreign Acquisition Part 526—Other Socioeconomic Programs [Reserved] Subchapter E—General Contracting Requirements Part 527—Patents, Data, and Copyrights Part 528—Bonds and Insurance Part 529—Taxes Part 530—Cost Accounting Standards Administration Part 531—Contract Cost Principles and Procedures Part 532—Contract Financing Part 533—Protests, Disputes, and Appeals Subchapter F—Special Categories Of Contracting Part 534—Major System Acquisition Part 535—Research and Development Contracting [Reserved] Part 536—Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts Part 537—Service Contracting Part 538—Federal Supply Schedule Contracting Part 539—Acquisition of Information Technology Part 540—[Reserved] Part 541—Acquisition of Utility Services Subchapter G—Contract Management Part 542—Contract Administration and Audit Services Part 543—Contract Modifications Part 544—Subcontracting Policies and Procedures [Reserved] Part 545—Government Property [Reserved] Part 546—Quality Assurance Part 547—[Reserved] Part 548—Value Engineering Part 549—Termination of Contracts Part 550—Extraordinary Contractual Actions Part 551—Use of Government Sources By Contractors [Reserved] Subchapter H—Clauses and Forms Part 552—Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses Part 553—Forms Subchapter I—Special Contracting Programs Part 570—Acquiring Leasehold Interests In Real Property Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as of July 1, 2013 The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) contains the uniform policies and procedures for acquisitions by executive agencies of the federal government. 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