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FASA

Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act, 1994

Also known as

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Definition

FASA (Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act, 1994) simplified acquisition procedures, raised the SAT to $100K (now $250K), and established preference for commercial items. Key modernization of the procurement system.

Meaning in practice

FASA is part of the federal rule set that governs procurement, compliance, or program administration.

Where you’ll see it

You will see it in the FAR, DFARS, the Federal Register, clauses, and compliance checklists. Example: Example: FAR Part 15, DFARS, or a statute such as the NDAA..

Common confusion

People often confuse a regulation with agency guidance or with a checklist that merely references the rule.

What to do next

Find the exact citation and confirm whether the page links to a part, clause, or agency interpretation.

Why does FASA matter?

(Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act, 1994) is a regulation concept federal contractors and grant writers run into across solicitations, regulations, and award filings

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Related terms

FAR — Federal Acquisition Regulation
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DFARS — Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement
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OMB — Office of Management and Budget
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FedRAMP — Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program
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ITAR — International Traffic in Arms Regulations
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EAR — Export Administration Regulations
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NIST — National Institute of Standards and Technology
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FISMA — Federal Information Security Modernization Act
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Where this matters in federal contracting

FASA is part of the federal regulatory framework that governs procurement, performance, or compliance. For example: Example: FAR Part 15, DFARS, or a statute such as the NDAA. For contractors, FASA is not just background — it shapes solicitation language, evaluation criteria, source-selection authority, and what counts as compliant performance. Understanding when FASA applies and (more importantly) when it doesn't apply is the difference between a proposal that's competitive within its actual constraint set and one that over-engineers compliance. Contracting officers use FASA as common vocabulary, so reading their decisions, modifications, and source-selection memoranda gets easier when the regulation is in your working memory. Pair FASA with the related terms above to see how it interacts with adjacent regulatory mechanisms.

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Example

Example: FAR Part 15, DFARS, or a statute such as the NDAA.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is FASA in government contracting?▾
FASA (Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act, 1994) simplified acquisition procedures, raised the SAT to $100K (now $250K), and established preference for commercial items. Key modernization of the procurement system.
Can you give an example of FASA?▾
Yes. Example: FAR Part 15, DFARS, or a statute such as the NDAA.
Why is FASA important for government contractors?▾
Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act, 1994 is a regulation governing federal procurement. Compliance with acquisition regulations is mandatory for all government contractors and is evaluated during source selection.
Where will I see FASA?▾
You will see it in the FAR, DFARS, the Federal Register, clauses, and compliance checklists. Example: Example: FAR Part 15, DFARS, or a statute such as the NDAA..
What is FASA commonly confused with?▾
People often confuse a regulation with agency guidance or with a checklist that merely references the rule.
What should I do next when I see FASA?▾
Find the exact citation and confirm whether the page links to a part, clause, or agency interpretation.

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