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FAR 1.401 lists the right ways to do things when buying for the government. It helps keep everything fair and clear.
FAR 1.401 explains when rules in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) become official. It means a rule must be published in the Federal Register before people must follow it. Think of it like a school rule—it doesn’t count until it’s posted and shared with everyone. This helps make sure all government contractors know the rules before a job starts. It’s part of fair and clear government contracting.
FAR 1.401 tells us when a rule becomes official in government contracting. It means that only rules written and published in the Federal Register are real and must be followed. If something isn’t published there, it’s not official—even if someone says it is. This keeps rules clear and fair for everyone.
Many people misread FAR 1.401 by thinking it creates new rules—it doesn't. It only tells you where agency rules go, not what those rules are. A common mistake is using FAR 1.401 to find policy when it's really just about publishing procedures. Beginners may also forget that it only applies when a rule has a big effect on the public. Misunderstanding this can lead to drafting errors or wrong compliance steps. Always check if the rule truly affects the public before applying FAR 1.401.
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