48 CFR § 513.202 - 513.202 Unenforceability of unauthorized obligations in micro-purchases.

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# 513.202 513.202   Unenforceability of unauthorized obligations in micro-purchases.

Many supplies or services are acquired subject to commercial supplier agreements, as defined in 502.101. The clause at 552.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations, automatically applies to any micro-purchase, including those made with the Governmentwide purchase card in lieu of the FAR clause at 52.232-39.

[86 FR 55519, Oct. 6, 2021]