What is the micro-purchase threshold for services subject to the Service Contract Act in October 2026?

The micro-purchase threshold for services subject to the Service Contract Act in October 2026 is a specific amount. This threshold applies to grounds maintenance contracts because they are recurring services. The Service Contract Act clause at FAR 52.222-41 is inserted in service contracts that exceed a certain dollar amount. The FAR 2.101 defines the micro-purchase threshold for services subject to the Service Contract Labor Standards.

While the general micro-purchase threshold for supplies and services is higher, the threshold for services under the Service Contract Act is less. This distinction is important for contracting officers when determining the appropriate acquisition procedures, as agencies shall use simplified acquisition procedures to the maximum extent practicable for all purchases of supplies or services not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. Your grounds maintenance contract, NAICS 561730, would fall under these specific service contract rules.