This Law In A Nutshell: Government Contracts summarizes Federal Acquisition Regulation System (FARS), improper business practices and personal conflicts of interest, publicizing contract actions, and competition requirements. It also addresses acquisition plans, contractor qualifications, contract delivery, and performance. In addition, it explains contracting methods, types, sealed bidding, and negotiation. The book also reviews general contracting requirements, cost accounting standards, cost principles, financing, protests, disputes, and appeals. Finally, the book explores research and development contracting; construction and architect-engineer contracts; contract management, administration, and modifications; subcontracting; government contract termination; and clauses, forms, and solicitation provisions.
Don't let their small size fool you: West's Law in a Nutshell series represents the depth and breadth of the law in over a hundred different areas. Nutshells have a loyal following who swear by their succinct and easy to understand treatment of the law, and this particular title is a great illustration that learning the law doesn't have to be dry and confusing. |
