FAR 16.701 Scope
Section Federal Acquisition Regulation
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 16.701
- 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 subpart prescribes policies and procedures for establishing and using basic agreements and basic ordering agreements. (See 13.303 for blanket purchase agreements (BPA’s) and see 35.015(b) for additional coverage of basic agreements with educational institutions and nonprofit organizations.)
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 |
Sections cited
- FAR 13.303 Blanket purchase agreements (BPAs)
- FAR 35.015(b) Contracts for research with educational institutions and nonprofit organizations
Quick answers
What is FAR 16.701?
FAR 16.701 is a section of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Scope".
Are changes to FAR 16.701 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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