U.S. Code of Federal Regulations

Regulations most recently checked for updates: Aug 27, 2025

53.000 - 53.000 Scope of part.

This part (a) prescribes standard forms (SF's) and references optional forms (OF's) and agency-prescribed forms for use in acquisition; and (b) contains requirements and information generally applicable to the forms.

[48 FR 42637, Sept. 19, 1983, as amended at 83 FR 42576, Aug. 22, 2018]

53.001 - 53.001 Definitions.

Exception, as used in this part, means an approved departure from the established design, content, printing specifications, or conditions for use of any standard form.

Subpart 53.1 [53.100 - 53.111] - Subpart 53.1—General

Subpart 53.2 [53.200 - 53.251] - Subpart 53.2—Prescription of Forms

Subpart 53.3 [53.300 - 53.300] - Subpart 53.3—Forms Used in Acquisitions