48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement
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81 sections with “simplified acquisitions”: the first 40
- FAR 52.213-4 Terms and Conditions—Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services).As prescribed in 13.302-5(d), insert the following clause: Terms and Conditions—Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services) (MAR 2026) (a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisi…
- FAR 46.404 Government contract quality assurance for acquisitions at or below the simplified acquisition threshold.…ent of Government contract quality assurance to be required for contracts at or below the simplified acquisition threshold, the contracting officer shall consider the criticality of application of the supplies or services, the amount of pos…
- FAR 13.003 Policy.(a) Agencies shall use simplified acquisition procedures to the maximum extent practicable for all purchases of supplies or services not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (including purchases at or below the micro-purchase thre…
- DFARS 246.404 Government contract quality assurance for acquisitions at or below the simplified acquisition threshold.…tract quality assurance at source for contracts or delivery orders valued at or below the simplified acquisition threshold unless the criteria at 246.402 have been met.
- FAR 36.701 Standard and optional forms for use in contracting for construction or dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements.…n or dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements contracts expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, and may be used for contracts at or below the simplified acquisition threshold. In all sealed bid solicitations, or …
- FAR 53.213 Simplified acquisition procedures (SF's 18, 30, 44, 1165, and 1449, and OF's 336, 347, and 348).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), Req…
- FAR 2.101 Definitions.… do the act described. Micro-purchase means an acquisition of supplies or services using simplified acquisition procedures, the aggregate amount of which does not exceed the micro-purchase threshold. Micro-purchase threshold means $15,000…
- FAR 13.106-1 Soliciting competition.…an evaluation factor for award when a solicitation— (1) Has an estimated value above the simplified acquisition threshold; (2) Will result in multiple-award contracts (see subpart 16.5) that are for the same or similar services; and (3) …
- FAR 13.302-5 Clauses.…ers. (d)(1) The contracting officer may use the clause at 52.213-4, Terms and Conditions—Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services), in simplified acquisitions exceeding the micro-purchase threshold th…
- FAR 13.500 General.(a) This subpart authorizes the use of simplified procedures for the acquisition of supplies and services in amounts greater than the simplified acquisition threshold but not exceeding $9 million ($15 million for acquisitions as described i…
- FAR 14.201-9 Simplified contract format.…ice adjustment acquisitions of supplies and services, the contracting officer may use the simplified contract format in lieu of the uniform contract format (see 14.201-1). The contracting officer has flexibility in preparation and organizat…
- FAR 16.505 Ordering.…se streamlined procedures, including oral presentations. If the order does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, the contracting officer need not contact each of the multiple awardees under the contract before selecting an order …
- FAR 46.805 Contract clauses.(a) Contracts that exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. The contracting officer shall insert the appropriate clause or combination of clauses specified in subparagraphs (a)(1) through (a)(5) of this section in solicitations and cont…
- DFARS 252.225-7045 Balance of Payments Program—Construction Material Under Trade Agreements.…n performing this contract, except for— (1) Construction material valued at or below the simplified acquisition threshold in part 2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation; (2) Information technology that is a commercial product; or (3) Th…
- FAR 5.203 Publicizing and response time.…ugh the GPE), in an amount estimated to be greater than $25,000, but not greater than the simplified acquisition threshold; or each contract action for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services in an amount estimated to …
- FAR 5.301 General.…ntageous to industry or to the Government. (2) Certain contract actions greater than the simplified acquisition threshold as follows— (i) Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) orders or Blanket Purchase Agreements supported by a limited-source ju…
- FAR 19.203 Relationship among small business programs.…), or the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program (subpart 19.15). (b) At or below the simplified acquisition threshold. For acquisitions of supplies or services that have an anticipated dollar value above the micro-purchase threshold, b…
- FAR 19.804-3 SBA acceptance.…ng within 10 working days of receipt of the offer if the contract is likely to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and within two working days of receipt if the contract is at or below the simplified acquisition threshold. The contr…
- DFARS 225.103 Exceptions.…61— (1) At a level above the contracting officer for acquisitions valued at or below the simplified acquisition threshold; (2) By the head of the contracting activity for acquisitions with a value greater than the simplified acquisition t…
- FAR 10.001 Policy.… (ii) Before soliciting offers for acquisitions with an estimated value in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold; (iii) Before soliciting offers for acquisitions with an estimated value less than the simplified acquisition thresh…
- FAR 12.203 Procedures for solicitation, evaluation, and award.…the policies and procedures for solicitation, evaluation and award prescribed in part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures; part 14, Sealed Bidding; or part 15, Contracting by Negotiation, as appropriate for the particular acquisition. The…
- FAR 13.000 Scope of part.…cial products, and commercial services, the aggregate amount of which does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold (see 2.101). Subpart 13.5 provides special authority for acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services …
- FAR 13.106-3 Award and documentation.…uoted by each. (2) Written solicitations (see 2.101). For acquisitions not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, limit written records of solicitations or offers to notes or abstracts to show prices, delivery, references to print…
- FAR 13.303-8 Optional clause.The clause at 52.213-4, Terms and Conditions—Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services), may be used in BPAs established under this section.
- FAR 13.501 Special documentation requirements.(a) Sole source (including brand name) acquisitions. (1) Acquisitions conducted under simplified acquisition procedures are exempt from the requirements in part 6. However, contracting officers must— (i) Conduct sole source acquisitions, a…
- FAR 25.101 General.…i)(B) instead of including 52.225-1 Alternate I when using 52.213-4, Terms and Conditions—Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services).
- FAR 25.1101 Acquisition of supplies.… obtained in accordance with 25.903(a), if the value of the acquisition— (1) Exceeds the simplified acquisition threshold; or (2) Does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, but the savings from waiving the duty is anticipated t…
- FAR 29.402-3 Tax on certain foreign procurements.…mercial services, unless one of the following exceptions applies: (1) Acquisitions using simplified acquisition procedures that do not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold (as defined in 2.101). (2) Emergency acquisitions using the…
- FAR 49.501 General.…subpart does not apply to contracts that use the clause at 52.213-4, Terms and Conditions—Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services). In appropriate cases, agencies may authorize the use of special purp…
- DFARS 213.106-1 Soliciting competition.…the lowest price technically acceptable source selection process, which are applicable to simplified acquisitions. (iii) See 217.7801 for the prohibition on the use of reverse auctions for personal protective equipment and aviation critica…
- DFARS 218.201 Contingency operation.…card to make a purchase that exceeds the micro-purchase threshold but does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold if certain conditions are met. See 213.301(3). (5) Imprest funds and third party drafts. Imprest funds are authorize…
- FAR 5.202 Exceptions.…tion is made under the conditions described in 6.302-2 (or, for purchases conducted using simplified acquisition procedures, if unusual and compelling urgency precludes competition to the maximum extent practicable) and the Government would…
- FAR 12.204 Solicitation/contract form.…cial Products and Commercial Services, if— (i) The acquisition is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; (ii) A paper solicitation or contract is being issued; and (iii) Procedures at 12.603 are not being used. (2) Use…
- FAR 13.303-5 Purchases under BPAs.…otherwise authorized by law or regulation. (b) Individual purchases shall not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. However, agency regulations may establish a higher threshold consistent with the following: (1) The simplified acqu…
- FAR 15.304 Evaluation factors and significant subfactors.…an evaluation factor for award when a solicitation— (1) Has an estimated value above the simplified acquisition threshold; (2) Will result in multiple-award contracts (see subpart 16.5) that are for the same or similar services; and (3) …
- FAR 15.408 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.…Unit Prices, in solicitations and contracts except for— (i) Acquisitions at or below the simplified acquisition threshold; (ii) Construction or architect-engineer services under part 36; (iii) Utility services under part 41; (iv) Servic…
- FAR 18.201 Contingency operation.…rvices are to be used to support a contingency operation. (See 2.101 and 13.201(g).) (c) Simplified acquisition threshold. The threshold increases when the head of the agency determines the supplies or services are to be used to support a …
- FAR 19.505 Limitations on subcontracting and nonmanufacturer rule.(a) Applicability. (1) This section applies to small business set-asides above the simplified acquisition threshold and orders issued directly to a small business in accordance with 19.504(c)(1)(ii) above the simplified acquisition threshol…
- FAR 19.811-1 Sole source.… the 8(a) contractor's signature and date signed. (d) For acquisitions not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, the contracting officer may use the alternative procedures in paragraph (c) of this subsection with the appropriate …
- FAR 22.1605 Contract clause.…ices, and commercially available off-the-shelf items, except acquisitions— (1) Under the simplified acquisition threshold. For indefinite-quantity contracts, include the clause only if the value of orders in any calendar year of the contra…
FAR (chapter 1)
- Part 1 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 58 sections
- Part 2 Definitions of Words and Terms 3 sections
- Part 3 Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest 98 sections
- Part 4 Administrative and Information Matters 116 sections
- Part 5 Publicizing Contract Actions 34 sections
- Part 6 Competition Requirements 34 sections
- Part 7 Acquisition Planning 34 sections
- Part 8 Required Sources of Supplies and Services 67 sections
- Part 9 Contractor Qualifications 106 sections
- Part 10 Market Research 4 sections
- Part 11 Describing Agency Needs 33 sections
- Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services 38 sections
- Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures 49 sections
- Part 14 Sealed Bidding 82 sections
- Part 15 Contracting by Negotiation 81 sections
- Part 16 Types of Contracts 74 sections
- Part 17 Special Contracting Methods 50 sections
- Part 18 Emergency Acquisitions 34 sections
- Part 19 Small Business Programs 126 sections
- Part 22 Application of Labor Laws to Government Acquisitions 205 sections
- Part 23 Environment, Sustainable Acquisition, and Material Safety 38 sections
- Part 24 Protection of Privacy and Freedom of Information 10 sections
- Part 25 Foreign Acquisition 81 sections
- Part 26 Other Socioeconomic Programs 36 sections
- Part 27 Patents, Data, and Copyrights 59 sections
- Part 28 Bonds and Insurance 61 sections
- Part 29 Taxes 23 sections
- Part 30 Cost Accounting Standards Administration 30 sections
- Part 31 Contract Cost Principles and Procedures 87 sections
- Part 32 Contract Financing 175 sections
- Part 33 Protests, Disputes, and Appeals 23 sections
- Part 34 Major System Acquisition 20 sections
- Part 35 Research and Development Contracting 25 sections
- Part 36 Construction and Architect-engineer Contracts 81 sections
- Part 37 Service Contracting 46 sections
- Part 38 Federal Supply Schedule Contracting 3 sections
- Part 39 Acquisition of Information Technology 14 sections
- Part 40 Information Security and Supply Chain Security 12 sections
- Part 41 Acquisition of Utility Services 17 sections
- Part 42 Contract Administration and Audit Services 84 sections
- Part 43 Contract Modifications 14 sections
- Part 44 Subcontracting Policies and Procedures 24 sections
- Part 45 Government Property 33 sections
- Part 46 Quality Assurance 60 sections
- Part 47 Transportation 106 sections
- Part 48 Value Engineering 13 sections
- Part 49 Termination of Contracts 108 sections
- Part 50 Extraordinary Contractual Actions and the Safety Act 34 sections
- Part 51 Use of Government Sources by Contractors 15 sections
- Part 52 Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses 680 sections
- Part 53 Forms 61 sections
DFARS (chapter 2, Defense)
- Part 201 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 24 sections
- Part 202 Definitions of Words and Terms 1 sections
- Part 203 Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest 28 sections
- Part 204 Administrative and Information Matters 76 sections
- Part 205 Publicizing Contract Actions 11 sections
- Part 206 Competition Requirements 20 sections
- Part 207 Acquisition Planning 22 sections
- Part 208 Required Sources of Supplies and Services 31 sections
- Part 209 Contractor Qualifications 55 sections
- Part 210 Market Research 2 sections
- Part 211 Describing Agency Needs 22 sections
- Part 212 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services 24 sections
- Part 213 Simplified Acquisition Procedures 23 sections
- Part 214 Sealed Bidding 14 sections
- Part 215 Contracting by Negotiation 66 sections
- Part 216 Types of Contracts 36 sections
- Part 217 Special Contracting Methods 64 sections
- Part 218 Emergency Acquisitions 7 sections
- Part 219 Small Business Programs 47 sections
- Part 222 Application of Labor Laws to Government Acquisitions 56 sections
- Part 223 Environment, Sustainable Acquisition, and Material Safety 34 sections
- Part 224 Protection of Privacy and Freedom of Information 2 sections
- Part 225 Foreign Acquisition 251 sections
- Part 226 Other Socioeconomic Programs 14 sections
- Part 227 Patents, Data, and Copyrights 99 sections
- Part 228 Bonds and Insurance 17 sections
- Part 229 Taxes 9 sections
- Part 230 Cost Accounting Standards Administration 2 sections
- Part 231 Contract Cost Principles and Procedures 13 sections
- Part 232 Contract Financing 74 sections
- Part 233 Protests, Disputes, and Appeals 8 sections
- Part 234 Major System Acquisition 13 sections
- Part 235 Research and Development Contracting 16 sections
- Part 236 Construction and Architect-engineer Contracts 25 sections
- Part 237 Service Contracting 67 sections
- Part 239 Acquisition of Information Technology 38 sections
- Part 241 Acquisition of Utility Services 8 sections
- Part 242 Contract Administration and Audit Services 40 sections
- Part 243 Contract Modifications 18 sections
- Part 244 Subcontracting Policies and Procedures 13 sections
- Part 245 Government Property 23 sections
- Part 246 Quality Assurance 39 sections
- Part 247 Transportation 27 sections
- Part 249 Termination of Contracts 14 sections
- Part 250 Extraordinary Contractual Actions and the Safety Act 16 sections
- Part 251 Use of Government Sources by Contractors 5 sections
- Part 252 Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses 405 sections
- Part 253 Forms 10 sections
- Part 270 Defense Contracting Programs 7 sections
Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Rule changes in progress: FAR, DFARS. Terms: glossary.