Effective Date: 03/26/2026
HHSAR Text Baseline is 48 CFR Chapter 3 as of November 21, 2025.
Changes to baseline shown as [bolded, bracketed additions] and strikethrough deletions.
For HHSAR part 312, there are no associated part 352 provisions and clauses.
HHSAR PART 312 – ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS [PRODUCTS AND COMMERICAL SERVICES [RESERVED] (RFO DEVIATION)]
Subpart 312.1—Acquisition of Commercial Items—General
312.101 Policy.
Subpart 312.2—Special Requirements for the Acquisition of Commercial Items
312.202(d) Market research and description of agency need.
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Subpart 312.1—Acquisition of Commercial Items—General
312.101 Policy.
Contracting offices shall use the HHS Smarter Buying Program to the maximum extent practicable. See HHS Acquisition Regulation part 307, Acquisition Planning.
Subpart 312.2—Special Requirements for the Acquisition of Commercial Items
312.202(d) Market research and description of agency need.
Whenever a requiring activity specifies electronic and information technology (EIT) supplies and services subject to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the requiring activity shall acquire commercially available supplies and services to the maximum extent possible while ensuring Section 508 compliance. See part 339.