Federal Contracting Acronym
MICROPURCHASE
Micropurchase Threshold
Plain-English definition
Micropurchase Threshold (Micropurchase) is a core federal acquisition term used in regulations, solicitations, and contract administration. Federal acquisition teams use this term when structuring competition, drafting solicitations, and administering contracts under the FAR framework. Contractors encounter it when interpreting clause libraries, compliance matrices, and award documents.
Why it matters
Thresholds set when purchase cards and informal quotes may be used instead of formal solicitations.
Where you will see it
Agency purchase card programs and FAR Part 13 guidance.
Example in context
When reviewing a solicitation, a contractor confirms how MICROPURCHASE is used in the notice, whether related clauses apply, and which internal subject-matter experts should validate the response.