Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)
The dollar ceiling below which streamlined procedures apply.
Definition
Purchases below the SAT use simplified procedures with reduced documentation, shorter posting periods, and automatic small business reservation.
Why it matters
Below-SAT work is the most accessible entry point for new contractors and builds CPARS history quickly.
Example
A $180K order handled under FAR Part 13 procedures.
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