MPT

The Micro-Purchase Threshold is the dollar value below which contracting officers may purchase supplies or services using simplified acquisition procedures without obtaining competitive quotations. The MPT is periodically adjusted and varies for different categories of purchases such as construction, services subject to the Service Contract Act, and standard supplies.

Purchases below the MPT may be made using government purchase cards or other simplified methods, significantly reducing administrative burden. Contractors seeking micro-purchase business should ensure they accept government purchase cards and are positioned to respond quickly to informal requests. While individual transactions are small, aggregate micro-purchase spending across government is substantial.