Acquisition Thresholds
Current dollar value thresholds that control clause applicability and acquisition procedures
| Threshold | Value | Source | Effective | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro-Purchase Threshold MPT | $10,000 | FAR 2.101 |
2020-06-17 | Higher thresholds apply for construction ($2,000), services subject to Service Contract Labor Standards ($2,500) and acquisitions at contingency operations ($35,000) |
| Simplified Acquisition Threshold SAT | $250,000 | FAR 2.101 |
2020-06-17 | Adjusted periodically per 41 U.S.C. 1908. Determines applicability of simplified acquisition procedures (FAR Part 13) and numerous clause prescriptions |
| Certified Cost or Pricing Data Threshold TINA Threshold | $2,000,000 | FAR 15.403-4 |
2020-06-17 | Threshold for requiring certified cost or pricing data per 10 U.S.C. 3702 and 41 U.S.C. 3502 |
| Commercial Item Test Threshold | $10,000,000 | FAR 13.500(a) |
2020-06-17 | Maximum for use of simplified procedures for certain commercial products and services |
| Service Contract Labor Standards Threshold SCLS | $2,500 | FAR 22.1003-1 |
2020-06-17 | Contracts for services subject to the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act |
| Construction Wage Rate Requirements Threshold Davis-Bacon | $2,000 | FAR 22.403-1 |
2020-06-17 | Contracts for construction subject to the Davis-Bacon Act |
| Performance Bond Threshold | $150,000 | FAR 28.102-1 |
2020-06-17 | Construction contracts exceeding this amount require performance and payment bonds |
| Payment Bond Threshold | $40,000 | FAR 28.102-1 |
2020-06-17 | Construction contracts exceeding $40,000 but not exceeding $150,000 require payment protection |
| Small Purchase Threshold for Commercial Items | $35,000 | FAR 13.302-5(a) |
2020-06-17 | Below this amount, contracting officers need not include terms and conditions required by FAR Part 12 |
| Substantial Bundling Threshold | $8,000,000 | FAR 2.101 |
2020-06-17 | DoD: $8M for R&D, $65.5M for production; Other agencies: $2M. Multiple-award contracts or orders above these amounts |
Thresholds are adjusted periodically per 41 U.S.C. 1908. Values shown
reflect the most recent FAR update. Always verify against the current
eCFR text.
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