FAR 26.501 Applicability

Section Federal Acquisition Regulation

Facts

Citation
FAR 26.501
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 applies to contracts, including contracts with 8(a) contractors under FAR subpart 19.8 and modifications that require a justification and approval (see subpart 6.3), except contracts-

(a) At or below the simplified acquisition threshold; however, the requirements of this subpart apply to all contracts of any value awarded to an individual;

(b) For the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services (see part 12);

(c) Performed outside the United States and its outlying areas or any part of a contract performed outside the United States and its outlying areas;

(d) By law enforcement agencies, if the head of the law enforcement agency or designee involved determines that application of this subpart would be inappropriate in connection with the law enforcement agency’s undercover operations; or

(e) Where application would be inconsistent with the international obligations of the United States or with the laws and regulations of a foreign country.

Proposed changes

Proposed rule Published Comments
Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 6, 7, 10, 18, 26, 37, and 41 91 FR 37636 · FAR Case 2026-002, Docket No. FAR-2026-0002, Sequence No. 1 Closed Jul 23, 2026No final rule found

Sections cited

  • FAR Subpart 19.8 Contracting with the Small Business Administration (The 8(a) Program)
  • FAR Subpart 6.3 Other Than Full and Open Competition
  • FAR Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services

Quick answers

What is FAR 26.501?

FAR 26.501 is a section of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Applicability".

Are changes to FAR 26.501 proposed?

One proposed change has no final rule yet.

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