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FAR and DFARS › FAR Part 13: Simplified Acquisition Procedures

FAR 13.002 Purpose.

The codified text (eCFR, as of 2026-10-02). Under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul ↗, agencies follow class deviations with new text for many parts while the formal rules go through the Federal Register: check the solicitation and your contract's clauses, which rule.

In plain English

This section states the purpose of the simplified acquisition procedures in the FAR: to cut administrative costs, improve small-business contracting opportunities, promote efficiency and economy, and avoid unnecessary burdens on agencies and contractors. It matters to contractors because it explains the goals behind the simplified rules you may work under.

Applies to: The simplified acquisition procedures in FAR Part 13

Key terms: simplified acquisition procedures · small business concerns · HUBZone · service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns · administrative costs

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The text

The purpose of this part is to prescribe simplified acquisition procedures in order to—

(a) Reduce administrative costs;

(b) Improve opportunities for small, small disadvantaged, women-owned, veteran-owned, HUBZone, and service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns to obtain a fair proportion of Government contracts;

(c) Promote efficiency and economy in contracting; and

(d) Avoid unnecessary burdens for agencies and contractors.

← 13.001 Definitions. · 13.003 Policy. →

Rule changes for FAR Part 13

Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Plain words for the terms: glossary.

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