Procurement Technical Assistance Center

The Basics of Government Contracts – A Primer

Richard D. Lieberman and Jason D. Morgan

Between the technical jargon and a veritable maze of statutes and regulations, it’s all too easy for a novice government contractor to feel intimidated or lost. This article provides an introduction to the legal fundamentals of government contracting for those entering the world of federal procurement. The Basics of Government Contracts – A Primer.

This article does not constitute legal advice with respect to any particular transaction.
Reprinted with permission from the National Contract Management Association, Contract Management, August 2007.