FAR 53.251 Contractor use of Government supply sources (OF 347)

Section Federal Acquisition Regulation

Facts

Citation
FAR 53.251
Type
Section
Text as of
FAC 2026-01
Official text
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Text

OF 347, Order for Supplies or Services. OF 347 , prescribed in 53.213(f), may be used by contractors when requisitioning from the VA, as specified in 51.102 (e)(3)(ii).

Sections cited

  • FAR 53.213(f) Simplified acquisition procedures (SF’s 18, 30, 44, 1165, 1449, and OF’s 336, 347, and 348)
  • FAR 51.102(e)(3)(ii) Authorization to use Government supply sources

Quick answers

What is FAR 53.251?

FAR 53.251 is a section of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Contractor use of Government supply sources (OF 347)".

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