FAR 13.202 Unenforceability of unauthorized obligations in micro-purchases
Section Federal Acquisition Regulation
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 13.202
- Type
- Section
- Last amended
- 78 FR 37686 Effective Jun 21, 2013
- Proposed changes
- 1
- Text as of
- FAC 2026-01
- Official text
- acquisition.gov
Text from acquisition.gov. Federal Register history from the Federal Register's records of the rules that amended this section.
Text
Many supplies or services are acquired subject to supplier license agreements. These are particularly common in information technology acquisitions, but they may apply to any supply or service. For example, computer software and services delivered through the internet (web services) are often subject to license agreements, referred to as End User License Agreements (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or other similar legal instruments or agreements. Many of these agreements contain indemnification clauses that are inconsistent with Federal law and unenforceable, but which could create a violation of the Anti-Deficiency Act (31 U.S.C. 1341) if agreed to by the Government. The clause at 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations, automatically applies to any micro-purchase, including those made with the Governmentwide purchase card. This clause prevents such violations of the Anti-Deficiency Act (31 U.S.C. 1341).
Federal Register history
Proposed changes
| Proposed rule | Published | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Parts 8, 12, 13, 15, 38, 44, and 51 | Closed Oct 19, 2026No final rule found |
Sections cited
- FAR 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations
Quick answers
What is FAR 13.202?
FAR 13.202 is a section of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Unenforceability of unauthorized obligations in micro-purchases".
When was FAR 13.202 last changed?
The most recent final rule on record is "Federal Acquisition Regulation; Terms of Service and Open-Ended Indemnification, and Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations" (78 FR 37686), published Jun 21, 2013 and effective Jun 21, 2013.
Are changes to FAR 13.202 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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