The Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) are divided into 53 parts and organized into eight (8) Subchapters designated A through H. Each part is then divided into subparts, sections, and subsections, with further divisions below the subsection level.

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• Subchapter A—General
• Part 1—Federal Acquisition Regulations System
• Part 2—Definitions of Words and Terms
• Part 3—Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest
• Part 4—Administrative Matters
• Subchapter B—Competition and Acquisition Planning
• Part 5—Publicizing Contract Actions
• Part 6—Competition Requirements
• Part 7—Acquisition Planning
• Part 8—Required Sources of Supplies and Services
• Part 9—Contractor Qualifications
• Part 10—Market Research
• Part 11—Describing Agency Needs
• Part 12—Acquisition of Commercial Items
• Subchapter C—Contracting Methods and Contract Types
• Part 13—Simplified Acquisition Procedures
• Part 14—Sealed Bidding
• Part 15—Contracting by Negotiation
• Part 16—Types of Contracts
• Part 17—Special Contracting Methods
• Part 18—Emergency Acquisitions
• Subchapter D—Socioeconomic Programs
• Part 19—Small Business Programs
• Part 20–[RESERVED, not currently in use]
• Part 21–[RESERVED, not currently in use]
• Part 22—Application of Labor Laws to Government Acquisitions
• Part 23—Environment, Energy and Water Efficiency, Renewable Energy Technologies, Occupational Safety, and Drug-Free Workplace
• Part 24—Protection of Privacy and Freedom of Information
• Part 25—Foreign Acquisition
• Part 26—Other Socioeconomic Programs
• Subchapter E—General Contracting Requirements
• Part 27—Patents, Data, and Copyrights
• Part 28—Bonds and Insurance
• Part 29—Taxes
• Part 30–Cost Accounting Standards Administration
• Part 31—Contract Cost Principles and Procedures
• Part 32—Contract Financing
• Part 33—Protests, Disputes, and Appeals
• Subchapter F—Special Categories of Contracting
• Part 34—Major System Acquisition
• Part 35—Research and Development Contracting
• Part 36—Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts
• Part 37—Service Contracting
• Part 38—Federal Supply Schedule Contracting
• Part 39—Acquisition of Information Technology
• Part 40–[RESERVED, not currently in use]
• Part 41—Acquisition of Utility Services
• Subchapter G—Contract Management
• Part 42—Contract Administration and Audit Services
• Part 43—Contract Modifications
• Part 44—Subcontracting Policies and Procedures
• Part 45—Government Property
• Part 46—Quality Assurance
• Part 47—Transportation
• Part 48—Value Engineering
• Part 49—Termination of Contracts
• Part 50—Extraordinary Contractual Actions
• Part 51—Use of Government Sources by Contractors
• Subchapter H—Clauses and Forms
• Part 52—Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses
• Part 53—Forms

Updated: 7/6/2021