Title 41: Public Contracts
Government procurement, contract disputes, Buy American Act, contractor whistleblower protections, and competitive bidding requirements.
8 chapters · 267 sections · 3 key sections available
Key Sections (3)
Contract Disputes Act — Definitions
The Contract Disputes Act provides a process for resolving disputes between federal contractors and the government, requiring claims be submitted to a contracting officer with appeal rights to boards or courts.
Contractor Whistleblower Protections
Federal contractor employees who report waste, fraud, abuse, or safety dangers related to government contracts are protected from retaliation. They can file complaints with the agency's Inspector General.
Buy American Act — American Materials Required for Public Use
The Buy American Act requires the federal government to purchase American-made products unless they cost too much, are unavailable domestically, or buying foreign is in the public interest.
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