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FAR 26.300 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 Executive Order 12928, which promotes participation of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) in Federal procurement. It does not apply to contracts performed entirely outside the United States and its outlying areas.

Applies to: Federal procurement involving HBCUs and MIs

Key terms: Historically Black Colleges and Universities · Minority Institutions · Federal procurement · United States and its outlying areas

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The text

(a) This subpart implements Executive Order 12928 of September 16, 1994, which promotes participation of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) in Federal procurement.

(b) This subpart does not pertain to contracts performed entirely outside the United States and its outlying areas.

← 26.206 Solicitation provision and contract clauses. · 26.301 [Reserved] →

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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