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Government Contracts Treatises

Government Contract Guidebook. Steven W. Feldman
KF849.A87
Also available on Westlaw
This treatise takes you through every step of the contracting process in chronological order, from getting the contract to getting paid. It is updated annually online.

Government Contracts: Cyclopedic Guide to Law, Administration & Procedure. John C. McBride
KF846.5 .M2 (Library's print subscription last updated in 2008)
Available on Lexis
This multi-volume treatise encompasses all aspects of contracting with the government and Includes forms for doing so. The library's set was bound in 2008 and updates are on Lexis only.

Government Contracts in a Nutshell. W. Noel Keyes
KF850.K49
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.

The Law of Government Contracts. Shealey R. Preston
KF849.S45 
Early 20th century legal classic on contracting with the federal government.

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