Micro-Purchase Threshold

Definition

The micro-purchase threshold (MPT) is currently $10,000 for most purchases ($2,000 for construction subject to Davis-Bacon, $2,500 for services subject to Service Contract Act). Purchases below the MPT can be made without competitive quotes, using a Government Purchase Card (GPC). The threshold was raised from $3,500 to $10,000 by the 2018 NDAA (Section 806). Micro-purchases are distributed equitably among qualified suppliers. No set-aside requirements apply below the MPT.