Node A6 · Acronym decoder
FAR
Federal Acquisition Regulation
What it actually means
The rulebook governing how the U.S. federal government buys everything — competition requirements, contract types, allowable costs, protest procedures. Agencies layer supplements on top (DoD's is the DFARS). If a contracting officer says "the FAR doesn't allow that," the conversation is over until someone cites a part number.
Where you'll meet it
Every federal contract; the citation behind most procurement rules.