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FAR 26.201 Definitions.

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 key terms used in FAR Part 26 related to disaster and emergency contracting. It explains what an emergency response contract is, who qualifies as a local firm, and what constitutes a major disaster or emergency area. These definitions matter because they determine when special contracting rules for disaster response apply.

Applies to: Contractors and contracting officers involved in disaster or emergency response contracts

Key terms: Emergency response contract · Local firm · Major disaster or emergency area · Presidential declaration · Department of Homeland Security

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The text

Emergency response contract means a contract with private entities that supports assistance activities in a major disaster or emergency area, such as debris clearance, distribution of supplies, or reconstruction.

Local firm means a private organization, firm, or individual residing or doing business primarily in a major disaster or emergency area.

Major disaster or emergency area means the area included in the official Presidential declaration(s) and any additional areas identified by the Department of Homeland Security. Major disaster declarations and emergency declarations are published in the Federal Register and are available at https://www.fema.gov/disasters/disaster-declarations

← 26.200 Scope of subpart. · 26.202 Local area preference. →

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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