FAR 8.102 Policy
Section Federal Acquisition Regulation
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 8.102
- Type
- Section
- Last amended
- 85 FR 67617 Effective Nov 23, 2020
- 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
When practicable, agencies shall use excess personal property as the first source of supply for agency and cost-reimbursement contractor requirements. Agency personnel shall make positive efforts to satisfy agency requirements by obtaining and using excess personal property (including that suitable for adaptation or substitution) before initiating a contract action.
Federal Register history
Proposed changes
| Proposed rule | Published | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Parts 8, 12, 13, 15, 38, 44, and 51 | Closed Oct 19, 2026No final rule found |
Quick answers
What is FAR 8.102?
FAR 8.102 is a section of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Policy".
When was FAR 8.102 last changed?
The most recent final rule on record is "Federal Acquisition Regulation: Update to Excess Personal Property Procedures" (85 FR 67617), published Oct 23, 2020 and effective Nov 23, 2020.
Are changes to FAR 8.102 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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