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FAR 17.500 Scope of subpart.

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 defines the scope of the FAR subpart on interagency acquisitions. It applies when an agency obtains supplies or services using another agency's contract or when an agency uses another agency for acquisition assistance. It also lists exceptions, such as certain reimbursable work and small orders against Federal Supply Schedules.

Applies to: Interagency acquisitions under any authority, with specified exceptions

What it requires

  • Comply with the interagency acquisition policy and procedures in this subpart.
  • Nondefense agencies acquiring supplies and services on behalf of the Department of Defense must also comply with subpart 17.7.

Key terms: interagency acquisitions · acquisition assistance · Federal Supply Schedules

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The text

(a) This subpart prescribes policies and procedures applicable to all interagency acquisitions under any authority, except as provided for in paragraph (c) of this section. In addition to complying with the interagency acquisition policy and procedures in this subpart, nondefense agencies acquiring supplies and services on behalf of the Department of Defense shall also comply with the policy and procedures at subpart 17.7.

(b) This subpart applies to interagency acquisitions, see 2.101 for definition, when—

(1) An agency needing supplies or services obtains them using another agency's contract; or

(2) An agency uses another agency to provide acquisition assistance, such as awarding and administering a contract, a task order, or delivery order.

(c) This subpart does not apply to—

(1) Interagency reimbursable work performed by Federal employees (other than acquisition assistance), or interagency activities where contracting is incidental to the purpose of the transaction; or

(2) Orders of $750,000 or less issued against Federal Supply Schedules.

Sections it refers to

← 17.403 Procedures. · 17.501 General. →

Rule changes for FAR Part 17

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

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