Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: November 8, 2024) |
Title 48 - Federal Acquisition Regulations System |
Chapter 30 - Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) |
SubChapter C - Contract Methods and Contract Types |
Part 3013 - Simplified Acqusition Procedures |
Subpart 3013.70 - XXX |
§ 3013.7003 - Micro-purchase authority.
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(a) When the streamlined acquisition authority is exercised, the micro-purchase threshold is raised to $7,500.
(b) The authority in this section may be exercised only by individuals designated by the Secretary. The number of employees shall be—
(1) Fewer than the number of employees of the Department that are authorized to make purchases without obtaining competitive quotations.
(2) Sufficient to ensure the geographic dispersal of the availability of the use of the procurement authority under such paragraph at locations reasonably considered to be potential terrorist targets; and
(3) Sufficiently limited to allow for careful monitoring of employees designated under each paragraph.
(c) Procurements made under this authority shall be subject to review by a designated supervisor on not less than a monthly basis. The supervisor responsible for the review shall be responsible for no more than seven employees making procurements under this authority.