Procurement / Purchasing

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American Purchasing Society resource Organizations & Associations Member contributionOCEG Reviewed
The American Purchasing Society is a professional association of buyers and purchasing managers and was the first organization to establish certification for buyers and purchasing professionals. Articles and resources for members only.
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Arms Export Control Act Regulations resource National Regulations OCEG Reviewed

International Traffic in Arms - The Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2778) authorizes the President to control the export and import of defense articles and defense services.

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Better by FAR: New contracting ethics regulations will alter the playing field (August 6, 2007) resource Articles Member contributionOCEG Reviewed
The General Services Administration is nearing completion of a proposed new ethics regulation that will affect all contractors with government contracts and subcontracts worth $5 million or more.
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Buy American Act resource National Laws OCEG Reviewed

American materials required for public use - The Buy American Act uses a two-part test to define a “domestic end product” (manufacture in the United States and a formula based on cost of domestic components).  

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Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) resource Organizations & Associations Member contributionOCEG Reviewed
CIPS is an international organisation, based in the UK, serving the purchasing and supply profession. Dedicated to promoting good practice, CIPS provides a wide range of services for the benefit of members and the wider business community.
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Close the Contractor Fraud Loophole Act (Public Law 110-252, 2008) resource National Laws OCEG Reviewed
To require disclosure by Federal contractors of certain violations relating to the award or performance of Federal contracts.   TitleVI, Chapter I of Public Law 110-252, Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 (June 30, 2008) : Requiring the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) to include provisions that require timely notification by Federal contractors of violations of Federal criminal law or overpayments in connection with the award or perfo
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Contract Disputes Act resource National Laws OCEG Reviewed

The Contract Disputes Act of 1978, as amended (41 U.S.C. 601-613) (the Act), establishes procedures and requirements for asserting and resolving claims subject to the Act.

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Corruption & Bribery group

Welcome to the Corruption and Bribery community group. This group provides resources and discussion around issues related to preventing and detecting corruption and bribery. We welcome participation in this group by any premium or enterprise OCEG member.

This group is a forum to address issues related to preventing and detecting corruption and bribery
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Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI) resource Agency Web Sites OCEG Reviewed
The DFARS provides DoD implementation and supplementation of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The DFARS contains requirements of law, DoD-wide policies, delegations of FAR authorities, deviations from FAR requirements, and policies/procedures that have a significant effect on the public.
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Defense Procurement & Acquisition Policy (DPAP) Policy Vault resource Agency Web Sites OCEG Reviewed
The Defense Procurement & Acquisition Policy (DPAP) Policy Vault is a central repository of documents that are available for dissemination to the public. Unclassified, non-confidential memoranda, guidance, regulations, and other DPAP-related policy documents can be found here.
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