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Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Inflation Adjustment of Acquisition-Related Thresholds
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Summary
The Department of Defense is adjusting the dollar amounts used to determine which government contracts need competitive bidding and which can be awarded to a single contractor, based on inflation. These thresholds affect how much money contractors can receive and ensure fair competition when spending taxpayer dollars on military purchases and supplies.
Key Points
- 1The Defense Department updates spending limits each year to account for inflation, so the same rules apply fairly over time
- 2These thresholds determine when the government must open bidding to multiple contractors versus awarding contracts to one supplier
- 3The adjustment affects defense contractors, suppliers, and small businesses that bid on government contracts
- 4Higher thresholds mean some contracts that previously required competitive bidding might now be handled differently based on the new dollar amounts
- 5These changes take effect immediately and apply to all future Department of Defense purchasing decisions
Key Dates
Published
August 25, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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