Government Contracts Treatises

For a basic overview of the Federal Acquisition Regulations System, this nutshell is the place to go. It also highlights acquisition planning, contracting methods and general contracting requirements. The final parts focus on contract management and forms and clauses. Government Contracts in a Nutshell is also available online via West Academic Study Aids.

This treatise summarizes the Federal Acquisition Regulation System (FARS) and the requirements of qualifying and applying for government contracts. It also discusses contracts, bids, inspections, subcontracting, defaults, and terminations, as well as related concepts including accounting, intellectual property, and labor. Principles of Government Contracts is also available online via West Academic Study Aids.

Written to identify key transactional issues that arise in transactions involving government contractors across corporate, antitrust, political, foreign investment and other areas of law, this guide provides useful advice from practitioners who have been involved in hundreds of transactions (on opposite sides of each other). This practice manual from the American Bar Association's Section of Public Contract Law is designed to allow a reader to quickly grasp key issues. Also includes detailed appendices and forms.
Available in print and electronically.

Provides guidance on all aspects of the contract administration process. Specific topics include: contract administration and personnel; contract interpretation; risk allocation; changes; differing site conditions; delays; government property; pricing of adjustments; inspection, acceptance, and warranties; default termination; damages and liquidated damages; termination for convenience; payment and discharge; and disputes. Administration of Government Contracts.

Guide to process of government contracting and procurement. Includes chapters on basic principles, sealed bidding, negotiations and controversies.

Early 20th century legal classic on contracting with the federal government.