Micro-Purchase Threshold Increased to $3,000*

*Pursuant to Section 807 of the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005 (Pub. L. 108-375), effective September 28, 2006, the Federal Acquisition Regulations definition of Micro-purchase threshold has changed. 

The Micro-purchase threshold for supplies, equipment and some services has increased from $2,500 to $3,000.  Requirements regarding competition, price reasonableness, small business set-asides, etc. that were effective at $2,500 are now effective at $3,000 with the following exceptions:

·         Davis Bacon Act - $2,000 - The Micro-purchase threshold for contracts involving construction, alteration or repair of public buildings or public works, including painting and decorating (The Davis-Bacon Act, See FAR 22.4) is $2,000.00.  This threshold has not changed.

·         Service Contract Act - $2,500 - The Micro-purchase threshold for contracts the principal purpose of which is to furnish services through the use of service employees (Service Contract Act of 1965, See FAR 22.10) is $2,500.  Examples of applicable services include: custodial, janitorial, housekeeping, grounds maintenance, landscaping, data collection, processing and analysis services and maintenance and repair of all types of equipment including electrical motors, vehicles and electronic, office and related business equipment. 

Additionally,  

The Simplified Acquisition Threshold of $100,000 will not be raised at this time.

Simplified Acquisition Interface (SAI) / Department Contract Information System (DCIS) reporting threshold is increased from orders exceeding $2,500 to orders exceeding $3,000 (FAR 4.6).  Additional information will be provided.

Commercial Items Test Program (FAR 13.500) ceiling is increased from $5,000,000 to $5,500,000.

These threshold changes are currently in effect for the benefit of the NIH Scientific, Administrative and Acquisition Communities.  Purchase Card Holders who currently have a Single Purchase Limit (SPL) of $2,500 will be notified by email when their SPL has been increased. 

For additional information contact the DELPRO helpline on 301-496-0400.