FAR 26.201 Definitions
Section Federal Acquisition Regulation
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 26.201
- Type
- Section
- Last amended
- 86 FR 31074 Effective Jul 12, 2021
- 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
Emergency response contract means a contract with private entities that supports assistance activities in a major disaster or emergency area, such as debris clearance, distribution of supplies, or reconstruction.
Local firm means a private organization, firm, or individual residing or doing business primarily in a major disaster or emergency area.
Major disaster or emergency area means the area included in the official Presidential declaration(s) and any additional areas identified by the Department of Homeland Security. Major disaster declarations and emergency declarations are published in the Federal Register and are available at https://www.fema.gov/disasters/disaster/declarations.
Federal Register history
Proposed changes
| Proposed rule | Published | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 6, 7, 10, 18, 26, 37, and 41 | Closed Jul 23, 2026No final rule found |
Terms defined
- Emergency response contract
- Local firm
- Major disaster or emergency area
Quick answers
What is FAR 26.201?
FAR 26.201 is a section of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Definitions".
When was FAR 26.201 last changed?
The most recent final rule on record is "Federal Acquisition Regulation; Technical Amendments" (86 FR 31074), published Jun 10, 2021 and effective Jul 12, 2021.
Are changes to FAR 26.201 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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