Are there rules to follow in doing business with the government?
The government spends billions of dollars each year purchasing products and services, some of which your company may be able to provide. However, doing business with the government can be a cumbersome process. It is important to become familiar with the different policies and procedures with which vendors are expected to comply when selling to the government. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is the compilation of federal contracting principles and practices. One of the many Web sites with information about the FAR is http:/farsite.hill.af.mil. State and local government agencies typically post their purchasing policies and practices on their own Web sites.
