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Simplified acquisition threshold (SAT)

The simplified acquisition threshold is the dollar limit, set in FAR 2.101, below which agencies may use the streamlined buying procedures of FAR Part 13 instead of full sealed bidding or negotiated procurement.

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QuestionWhat is the simplified acquisition threshold, and why does everyone tell new vendors to start below it?

Hey everyone, I'm new to federal contracting. My shop does signs and printing, and we're just starting to bid on federal RFQs. My APEX Accelerator...

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Jordan P.asked 1d ago

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AnsweredWhat does a debrief mean in government contracting, and how do I request one that is actually useful?

Jordan, a postaward debriefing can tell you whether your price was too high, but not how it compared to other specific offerors. The contracting...

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Jordan P.asked 2d ago

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AnsweredWhat is CMMC, and do I need it if I only sell parts to DLA through DIBBS?

CMMC Level 1 is a self-assessment that requires you to assess and attest to your compliance with the 15 requirements of FAR 52.204-21, Basic...

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Jordan P.asked 2d ago

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AnsweredWhat proposal software do firms under 50 people actually use, if anything?

For many firms under 50 people, standard office productivity suites and disciplined file management are sufficient for proposal development, even for...

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Luis A.Verified vendorasked 2d ago

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QuestionAm I owed a debrief if the award was under FAR 8 or 13, or only under FAR 15?

I lost two federal opportunities this month and requested a debrief for both. One was a GSA Schedule order for court reporting services, NAICS...

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Luis A.Verified vendorasked 8h ago