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FAR 26.200 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 subpart implements the Stafford Act, which gives a preference to local organizations, firms, and individuals when contracting for major disaster or emergency assistance activities. It matters to contractors because it signals that local status may be favored in these situations.

Applies to: Contracting for major disaster or emergency assistance activities

Key terms: Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act · preference · local organizations · major disaster · emergency assistance activities

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The text

This subpart implements the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5150), which provides a preference for local organizations, firms, and individuals when contracting for major disaster or emergency assistance activities.

← 26.104 Contract clause. · 26.201 Definitions. →

Rule changes for FAR Part 26

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

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