§ 13.002 - Purpose.  


Latest version.
  • 13.002 Purpose.

    The purpose of this part is to prescribe simplified acquisition procedures in order to -

    (a) Reduce administrative costs;

    (b) Improve opportunities for small, small disadvantaged, women-owned, veteran-owned, HUBZone, and service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns to obtain a fair proportion of Government contracts;

    (c) Promote efficiency and economy in contracting; and

    (d) Avoid unnecessary burdens for agencies and contractors.

    [62 FR 64917, Dec. 9, 1997, as amended at 70 FR 14954, Mar. 23, 2005]