FARFinal Rule

Federal Acquisition Regulation: Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-04; Small Entity Compliance Guide

Finance & BankingLabor & WorkplaceOther

Summary

This regulation provides guidance to small businesses on federal contracting rules and requirements. It explains how small companies can comply with federal procurement laws when bidding for and managing government contracts.

Key Points

  • 1Small businesses get a plain-language guide to understand complex federal purchasing rules, making it easier to bid on government contracts
  • 2The regulation clarifies compliance requirements for areas like accounting, hiring practices, and record-keeping that small contractors must follow
  • 3Small entities can use this guide to avoid costly mistakes when working with federal agencies on contracts and procurement
  • 4The guidance covers important topics like subcontracting, payment terms, and reporting obligations that small businesses need to know about
  • 5This rule helps level the playing field by giving smaller companies clearer instructions so they can compete fairly for federal work

Key Dates

Published

May 12, 2025

This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.

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