FAR 39.201 Scope of subpart
Section Federal Acquisition Regulation
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 39.201
- 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
(a) This subpart implements section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d), and the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board's (U.S. Access Board) information and communication technology (ICT) accessibility standards at 36 CFR 1194.1.
(b) Further information on Section 508 is available via the Internet at http://www.section508.gov.
(c) When acquiring ICT, agencies must ensure that—
(1) Federal employees with disabilities have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to the access and use by Federal employees who are not individuals with disabilities; and
(2) Members of the public with disabilities seeking information or services from an agency have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to the access to and use of information and data by members of the public who are not individuals with disabilities.
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 |
Quick answers
What is FAR 39.201?
FAR 39.201 is a section of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Scope of subpart".
When was FAR 39.201 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 39.201 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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