FAR 16.000 Scope of part
Section Federal Acquisition Regulation
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 16.000
- 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
This part describes types of contracts that may be used in acquisitions. It prescribes policies and procedures and provides guidance for selecting a contract type appropriate to the circumstances of the acquisition.
Proposed changes
| Proposed rule | Published | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 16, 17, and 35 | Closed Oct 19, 2026No final rule found |
Quick answers
What is FAR 16.000?
FAR 16.000 is a section of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Scope of part".
Are changes to FAR 16.000 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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