FAR 37.501 Definition
Section Federal Acquisition Regulation
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 37.501
- 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
Best practices, as used in this subpart, means techniques that agencies may use to help detect problems in the acquisition, management, and administration of service contracts. Best practices are practical techniques gained from experience that agencies may use to improve the procurement process.
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
- Best practices
Quick answers
What is FAR 37.501?
FAR 37.501 is a section of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Definition".
Are changes to FAR 37.501 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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