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FITARA

Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act, 2014

Also known as

Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act 2014FederalInformationTechnologyAcquisitionReformAct2014Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act

Definition

FITARA (Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act, 2014) strengthens CIO authority over IT spending, requires PortfolioStat reviews, and mandates data center optimization. Agencies receive FITARA scorecards graded A-F by Congress.

Meaning in practice

FITARA is part of the federal rule set that governs procurement, compliance, or program administration.

Where you’ll see it

You will see it in the FAR, DFARS, the Federal Register, clauses, and compliance checklists. Example: Example: FAR Part 15, DFARS, or a statute such as the NDAA..

Common confusion

People often confuse a regulation with agency guidance or with a checklist that merely references the rule.

What to do next

Find the exact citation and confirm whether the page links to a part, clause, or agency interpretation.

Why does FITARA matter?

(Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act, 2014) is a regulation concept federal contractors and grant writers run into across solicitations, regulations, and award filings

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Related terms

FAR — Federal Acquisition Regulation
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DFARS — Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement
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OMB — Office of Management and Budget
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FedRAMP — Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program
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ITAR — International Traffic in Arms Regulations
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EAR — Export Administration Regulations
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NIST — National Institute of Standards and Technology
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FISMA — Federal Information Security Modernization Act
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Where this matters in federal contracting

FITARA is part of the federal regulatory framework that governs procurement, performance, or compliance. For example: Example: FAR Part 15, DFARS, or a statute such as the NDAA. For contractors, FITARA is not just background — it shapes solicitation language, evaluation criteria, source-selection authority, and what counts as compliant performance. Understanding when FITARA applies and (more importantly) when it doesn't apply is the difference between a proposal that's competitive within its actual constraint set and one that over-engineers compliance. Contracting officers use FITARA as common vocabulary, so reading their decisions, modifications, and source-selection memoranda gets easier when the regulation is in your working memory. Pair FITARA with the related terms above to see how it interacts with adjacent regulatory mechanisms.

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Example

Example: FAR Part 15, DFARS, or a statute such as the NDAA.

More regulation terms

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is FITARA in government contracting?▾
FITARA (Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act, 2014) strengthens CIO authority over IT spending, requires PortfolioStat reviews, and mandates data center optimization. Agencies receive FITARA scorecards graded A-F by Congress.
Can you give an example of FITARA?▾
Yes. Example: FAR Part 15, DFARS, or a statute such as the NDAA.
Why is FITARA important for government contractors?▾
Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act, 2014 is a regulation governing federal procurement. Compliance with acquisition regulations is mandatory for all government contractors and is evaluated during source selection.
Where will I see FITARA?▾
You will see it in the FAR, DFARS, the Federal Register, clauses, and compliance checklists. Example: Example: FAR Part 15, DFARS, or a statute such as the NDAA..
What is FITARA commonly confused with?▾
People often confuse a regulation with agency guidance or with a checklist that merely references the rule.
What should I do next when I see FITARA?▾
Find the exact citation and confirm whether the page links to a part, clause, or agency interpretation.

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