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FAR Resources
Essential tools, circulars, and guides for the Federal Acquisition Regulation community.
Internal FAR Resources
FAR Overhaul
Explore the comprehensive initiative to return the FAR to its statutory roots with plain language and common sense strategies.
Smart Matrix
The automated tool for identifying required solicitation provisions and contract clauses based on contract type.
FAR News
Stay informed about GSAR, FAR updates, new FACs, proposed rules, and public meetings of interest.
PSC Manual
Access the Product and Service Code Manual to ensure accurate categorization of federal procurement actions.
Acquisition Regulation Comparator (ARC)
Access the ARC to compare agency supplements to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
Procurement Forecast Page
Access agency procurement forecasts for anticipated agency solicitations.
Table of effective dates: MPT & SAT
Access Micro Purchase and Simplified Acquisition Threshold data.
Publications Requesting Comments
Access active FAR Federal Register Publications that are open and requesting comments.
Council Retrospective
Review the FAR Council's Retrospective Plan for regulatory improvement and streamlining efforts.
External FAR Resources
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
The CFR serves as the official codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register, with Title 48 specifically establishing the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and its agency-specific supplements to provide uniform policies.
Federal Register
The Federal Register serves as the daily official publication for all proposed and final rules, notices, and amendments to the Title 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System, acting as the primary source for the updates that are subsequently codified into the annual CFR.
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The Regulatory Secretariat Division manages the preparation and publication of regulatory documents and general notices in the Federal Register. Working closely with the GSA, the DoD, and NASA to maintain and publish the FAR. Contact Us If you have questions or need support, please email us at: GSARegSec@gsa.gov
