FAR 18.000 Scope of part
Section Federal Acquisition Regulation
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 18.000
- Type
- Section
- Last amended
- 72 FR 46342 Effective Sep 17, 2007
- 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) This part identifies acquisition flexibilities that are available for emergency acquisitions. These flexibilities are specific techniques or procedures that may be used to streamline the standard acquisition process. This part includes-
(1) Generally available flexibilities; and
(2) Emergency acquisition flexibilities that are available only under prescribed circumstances.
(b) The acquisition flexibilities in this part are not exempt from the requirements and limitations set forth in FAR part 3, Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest.
(c) Additional flexibilities may be authorized in an executive agency supplement to the FAR.
Federal Register history
Proposed changes
| Proposed rule | Published | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Regulation: Preventing Organizational Conflicts of Interest in Federal Acquisition | Closed Mar 17, 2025No final rule found |
Sections cited
- FAR Part 3 Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest
Quick answers
What is FAR 18.000?
FAR 18.000 is a section of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Scope of part".
When was FAR 18.000 last changed?
The most recent final rule on record is "Federal Acquisition Regulation; FAR Case 2005-038, Emergency Acquisitions" (72 FR 46342), published Aug 17, 2007 and effective Sep 17, 2007.
Are changes to FAR 18.000 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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