FAR 15.205 Issuing solicitations
Section Federal Acquisition Regulation
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 15.205
- Type
- Section
- 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
(a) The contracting officer shall issue solicitations to potential sources in accordance with the policies and procedures in 5.102, 19.202-4, and part 6.
(b) A master solicitation, as described in 14.203-3, may also be used for negotiated acquisitions.
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 5.102 Availability of solicitations
- FAR 19.202-4 Solicitation
- FAR Part 6 Competition Requirements
- FAR 14.203-3 Master solicitation
Quick answers
What is FAR 15.205?
FAR 15.205 is a section of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Issuing solicitations".
Are changes to FAR 15.205 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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