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FAR 53.213 Simplified acquisition procedures (SF's 18, 30, 44, 1165, and 1449, and OF's 336, 347, and 348).

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 lists the standard forms that contracting officers may use for simplified acquisitions, orders under existing contracts, and orders from required sources. It tells you which forms to expect or use when buying or selling under these streamlined procedures. Knowing the correct form helps ensure your quote or order is handled properly.

Applies to: Contracting officers and contractors using simplified acquisition procedures, orders under existing contracts or agreements, and orders from required sources.

Key terms: simplified acquisition procedures · SF 18 · SF 1449 · SF 30 · SF 44

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The text

The following forms are prescribed as stated in this section for use in simplified acquisition procedures, orders under existing contracts or agreements, and orders from required sources of supplies and services:

(a) SF 18 (Rev. 6/95), Request for Quotations, or SF 1449 (Rev. NOV 2021), Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. SF 18 is prescribed for use in obtaining price, cost, delivery, and related information from suppliers as specified in 13.307(b). SF 1449, as prescribed in 53.212, or other agency forms/automated formats, may also be used to obtain price, cost, delivery, and related information from suppliers as specified in 13.307(b).

(b) SF 30 (11/2016), Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract. SF 30, prescribed in 53.243, may be used for modifying purchase orders, as specified in 13.307(c)(3).

(c) SF 44 (Rev. 10/83), Purchase Order Invoice Voucher. SF 44 is prescribed for use in simplified acquisition procedures, as specified in 13.306.

(d) SF 1165 (6/83 Ed.), Receipt for Cash-Subvoucher. SF 1165 (GAO) may be used for imprest fund purchases, as specified in 13.307(e).

(e) OF 336 (4/86 Ed.), Continuation Sheet. OF 336, prescribed in 53.214(h), may be used as a continuation sheet in solicitations, as specified in 13.307(c)(1).

(f) SF 1449 (Rev. NOV 2021), Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Products and Commercial Services prescribed in 53.212, OF 347 (Rev. 2/2012), Order for Supplies or Services, and OF 348 (Rev. 4/06), Order for Supplies or Services-Schedule Continuation. SF 1449, OF's 347 and 348 (or approved agency forms/automated formats) may be used as follows:

(1) To accomplish acquisitions under simplified acquisition procedures, as specified in 13.307.

(2) To establish blanket purchase agreements (BPA's), as specified in 13.303-2, and to make purchases under BPA's, as specified in 13.303-5.

(3) To issue orders under basic ordering agreements, as specified in 16.703(d)(2)(i).

(4) As otherwise specified in this chapter (e.g., see 5.503(a)(2), 8.406-1, 36.701(b), and 51.102(e)(3)(ii)).

Sections it refers to

  • 13.307 Forms.
  • 53.212 Acquisition of commercial products and commercial services.
  • 53.243 Contract modifications (SF 30).
  • 13.306 SF 44, Purchase Order—Invoice—Voucher.
  • 53.214 Sealed bidding.
  • 13.303-2 Establishment of BPAs.
  • 13.303-5 Purchases under BPAs.
  • 16.703 Basic ordering agreements.
  • 5.503 Procedures.
  • 8.406-1 Order placement.
  • 36.701 Standard and optional forms for use in contracting for construction or dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements.
  • 51.102 Authorization to use Government supply sources.

Sections that refer to it

  • 53.216-1 Delivery orders and orders under basic ordering agreements (OF 347).
  • 53.236-1 Construction.
  • 53.251 Contractor use of Government supply sources (OF 347).

← 53.212 Acquisition of commercial products and commercial services. · 53.214 Sealed bidding. →

Rule changes for FAR Part 53

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

FAR 53.213 Simplified acquisition procedures (SF's 18, 30, 44, 1165, and 1449, and OF's 336, 347, and 348) · SpendQuery