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Chapter 2: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense

Subchapter A: General

• 201: Federal Acquisition Regulations System
• 202: Definitions of Words and Terms
• 203: Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest
• 204: Administrative Matters

Subchapter B: Acquisition Planning

• 205: Publicizing Contract Actions
• 206: Competition Requirements
• 207: Acquisition Planning
• 208: Required Sources of Supplies and Services
• 209: Contractor Qualifications
• 210: Market Research
• 211: Describing Agency Needs
• 212: Acquisition of Commercial Items

Subchapter C: Contracting Methods and Contract Types

• 213: Simplified Acquisition Procedures
• 214: Sealed Bidding
• 215: Contracting By Negotiation
• 216: Types of Contracts
• 217: Special Contracting Methods
• 218: Emergency Acquisitions

Subchapter D: Socioeconomic Programs

• 219: Small Business Programs
• 222: Application of Labor Laws to Government Acquisitions
• 223: Environment, Energy and Water Efficiency, Renewable Energy Technologies, Occupational Safety, and Drug-Free Workplace
• 224: Protection of Privacy and Freedom of Information
• 225: Foreign Acquisition
• 226: Other Socioeconomic Programs

Subchapter E: General Contracting Requirements

• 227: Patents, Data, and Copyrights
• 228: Bonds and Insurance
• 229: Taxes
• 230: Cost Accounting Standards
• 231: Contract Cost Principles and Procedures
• 232: Contract Financing
• 233: Protests, Disputes, and Appeals

Subchapter F: Special Categories of Contracting

• 234: Major System Acquisition
• 235: Research and Development Contracting
• 236: Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts
• 237: Service Contracting
• 239: Acquisition of Information Technology
• 241: Acquisition of Utility Services

Subchapter G: Contract Management

• 242: Contract Administration
• 243: Contract Modifications
• 244: Subcontracting Policies and Procedures
• 245: Government Property
• 246: Quality Assurance
• 247: Transportation
• 248: Value Engineering
• 249: Termination of Contracts
• 250: Extraordinary Contractual Actions
• 251: Use of Government Sources by Contractors

Subchapter H: Clauses and Forms

• 252: Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses
• 253: Forms