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FAR | RIN: 9000-AN50 | Publication ID: Fall 2017 |
Title: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-012, Increased Micro-Purchase Threshold for Certain Procurement Activities | |
Abstract:
DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to update the definition of micro-purchase threshold” in FAR 2.101 to implement the higher micro-purchase threshold provided by section 217(b) of the NDAA for FY 2017 (Public Law 114-328). Specifically, section 217(b) amends 41 U.S.C. 1902 to increase the micro-purchase threshold for acquisitions from institutions of higher education or related or affiliated nonprofit entities, or from nonprofit research organizations or independent research institutes, to $10,000, or a higher amount as determined appropriate by the head of the relevant executive agency and consistent with clean audit findings under 31 U.S.C. chapter 75, an internal institutional risk assessment, or state law. As a result of this rule, affected contractors will no longer receive a written request for quote (RFQ) and/or a Government purchase order for requirements valued between $3,501 and $10,000. Instead, the order can be placed online, by phone, in person, or by fax via the Government purchase card (GPC). Therefore, the contractor will no longer be required to read the RFQ and/or purchase order for various Government-provided information. |
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Agency: DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)(FAR) | Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
EO 13771 Designation: Other | |
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2 | |
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c) 10 U.S.C. ch. 137 51 U.S.C. 20113 |
Legal Deadline:
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes | Government Levels Affected: Federal |
Small Entities Affected: Businesses | Federalism: No |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov | Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes | |
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson Procurement Analyst DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR) 1800 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone:202 208-4949 Email: michaelo.jackson@gsa.gov |