# What is the FAR? The FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) is the primary rulebook for federal executive agency acquisitions, codified at Title 48, Chapter 1 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The FAR is issued jointly by the Department of Defense, GSA and NASA and is organized into 53 parts, from definitions (Part 2) through contract types (Part 16), small business programs (Part 19) and forms (Part 53).Checked on 2026-11-12.Official source: [Acquisition.gov FAR](https://www.acquisition.gov/far) | Term | FAR | | --- | --- | | Source | Acquisition.gov FAR | ## FAR meaning The FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) is the primary rulebook for federal executive agency acquisitions, codified at Title 48, Chapter 1 of the Code of Federal Regulations.The FAR is issued jointly by the Department of Defense, GSA and NASA and is organized into 53 parts, from definitions (Part 2) through contract types (Part 16), small business programs (Part 19) and forms (Part 53). Agencies add their own supplements, such as the DFARS for the Department of Defense. Contract clauses are cited by FAR number, for example FAR 52.204-21 on safeguarding contractor information systems. ## Questions Where is the official FAR?On Acquisition.gov and in Title 48 of the Code of Federal Regulations.Does the FAR apply to grants?No. Grants and cooperative agreements follow 2 CFR 200, not the FAR. ## Related - [Glossary](https://samgovapi.io/glossary)Updated 2026-11-12. Sources checked 2026-11-12.Independent. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by GSA, SAM.gov or any U.S. government agency. Registering in SAM.gov is free at sam.gov.

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