U.S. Code of Federal Regulations

Regulations most recently checked for updates: Aug 29, 2025

7.000 - 7.000 Scope of part.

This part prescribes policies and procedures for—

(a) Developing acquisition plans;

(b) Determining whether to use commercial or Government resources for acquisition of supplies or services;

(c) Deciding whether it is more economical to lease equipment rather than purchase it; and

(d) Determining whether functions are inherently governmental.

[48 FR 42124, Sept. 19, 1983, as amended at 61 FR 2628, Jan. 26, 1996]

Subpart 7.1 [7.101 - 7.108] - Subpart 7.1—Acquisition Plans

Subpart 7.2 [7.200 - 7.204] - Subpart 7.2—Planning for the Purchase of Supplies in Economic Quantities

Subpart 7.3 [7.300 - 7.305] - Subpart 7.3—Contractor Versus Government Performance

Subpart 7.4 [7.400 - 7.404] - Subpart 7.4—Equipment Acquisition

Subpart 7.5 [7.500 - 7.503] - Subpart 7.5—Inherently Governmental Functions