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Part 13: Simplified Acquisition Procedures

• 13.000: Scope of Part.
• 13.001: Definitions.
• 13.002: Purpose.
• 13.003: Policy.
• 13.004: Legal Effect of Quotations.
• 13.005: Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 List of Inapplicable Laws.
• 13.006: Inapplicable Provisions and Clauses.

Subpart 13.1: Procedures

• 13.101: General.
• 13.102: Source List.
• 13.103: Use of Standing Price Quotations.
• 13.104: Promoting Competition.
• 13.105: Synopsis and Posting Requirements.
• 13.106: Soliciting Competition, Evaluation of Quotations or Offers, Award and Documentation.
• 13.106-1: Soliciting Competition.
• 13.106-2: Evaluation of Quotations or Offers.
• 13.106-3: Award and Documentation.

Subpart 13.2: Actions at or Below the Micro-Purchase Threshold

• 13.201: General.
• 13.202: Purchase Guidelines.

Subpart 13.3: Simplified Acquisition Methods

• 13.301: Governmentwide Commercial Purchase Card.
• 13.302: Purchase Orders.
• 13.302-1: General.
• 13.302-2: Unpriced Purchase Orders.
• 13.302-3: Obtaining Contractor Acceptance and Modifying Purchase Orders.
• 13.302-4: Termination or Cancellation of Purchase Orders.
• 13.302-5: Clauses.
• 13.303: Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs).
• 13.303-1: General.
• 13.303-2: Establishment of BPAs.
• 13.303-3: Preparation of BPAs.
• 13.303-4: Clauses.
• 13.303-5: Purchases Under BPAs.
• 13.303-6: Review Procedures.
• 13.303-7: Completion of BPAs.
• 13.303-8: Optional Clause.
• 13.304: 13.304 - [Reserved]
• 13.305: Imprest Funds and Third Party Drafts.
• 13.305-1: General.
• 13.305-2: Agency Responsibilities.
• 13.305-3: Conditions for Use.
• 13.305-4: Procedures.
• 13.306: SF 44, Purchase Order - Invoice - Voucher.
• 13.307: Forms.

Subpart 13.4: Fast Payment Procedure

• 13.401: General.
• 13.402: Conditions for Use.
• 13.403: Preparation and Execution of Orders.
• 13.404: Contract Clause.

Subpart 13.5: Test Program for Certain Commercial Items

• 13.500: General.
• 13.501: Special Documentation Requirements.