FAR 39.001 Applicability
Section Federal Acquisition Regulation
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 39.001
- Type
- Section
- Last amended
- 86 FR 44229 Effective Sep 10, 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
This part applies to the acquisition of—
(a) Information technology by or for the use of agencies except for acquisitions of information technology for national security systems. However, acquisitions of information technology for national security systems shall be conducted in accordance with 40 U.S.C. 11302 with regard to requirements for performance and results-based management; the role of the agency Chief Information Officer in acquisitions; and accountability. These requirements are addressed in OMB Circular No. A-130; and
(b) Information and communication technology by or for the use of agencies or for the use of the public, unless an exception (see 39.204) or an exemption (see 39.205) applies. See 36 CFR 1194.1.
Federal Register history
Proposed changes
| Proposed rule | Published | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 1, 2, 4, 33, 39, 40, and 53 | Closed Jul 23, 2026No final rule found |
Sections cited
- FAR 39.204 Exceptions
- FAR 39.205 Exemptions
Quick answers
What is FAR 39.001?
FAR 39.001 is a section of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Applicability".
When was FAR 39.001 last changed?
The most recent final rule on record is "Federal Acquisition Regulation: Section 508-Based Standards in Information and Communication Technology" (86 FR 44229), published Aug 11, 2021 and effective Sep 10, 2021.
Are changes to FAR 39.001 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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