Federal Procurement Threshold Calculator

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Federal grant recipients and subrecipients must follow the procurement standards in 2 CFR § 200.320 when purchasing goods and services with federal funds. The required level of competition depends on the aggregate dollar value of the purchase and the applicable micro-purchase threshold and Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). This calculator compares your planned purchase against current federal thresholds and identifies the procurement method, required procedures, and documentation steps.

Thresholds are set by FAR and update periodically for inflation. Verify current figures at acquisition.gov and 2 CFR 200.1 before relying on this tool for a live procurement decision.

Purchase Details

Estimated Aggregate Dollar Value of the Purchase

The total estimated value of all items acquired from the same vendor over the contract period.

Does your organization have a documented, self-certified micro-purchase threshold higher than the federal default?

Is this a construction or public works purchase subject to Davis-Bacon Act wage requirements?

This purchase supports a declared emergency, major disaster, or contingency operation

This tool is for planning and training purposes only. Consult your organization's procurement officer and written procurement policy before finalizing a purchase method. Thresholds are current as of FY2026 (effective October 1, 2025) and are subject to periodic inflation adjustments.