FAR 3.1001 Definitions
Section Federal Acquisition Regulation
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 3.1001
- Type
- Section
- Last amended
- 73 FR 67064 Effective Dec 12, 2008
- 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
As used in this subpart-
Subcontract means any contract entered into by a subcontractor to furnish supplies or services for performance of a prime contract or a subcontract.
Subcontractor means any supplier, distributor, vendor, or firm that furnished supplies or services to or for a prime contractor or another subcontractor.
United States means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and outlying areas.
Federal Register history
Proposed changes
| Proposed rule | Published | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 3 and 49 | Closed Jul 23, 2026No final rule found |
Terms defined
- Subcontract
- Subcontractor
Quick answers
What is FAR 3.1001?
FAR 3.1001 is a section of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Definitions".
When was FAR 3.1001 last changed?
The most recent final rule on record is "Federal Acquisition Regulation; FAR Case 2007-006, Contractor Business Ethics Compliance Program and Disclosure Requirements" (73 FR 67064), published Nov 12, 2008 and effective Dec 12, 2008.
Are changes to FAR 3.1001 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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