What must a contracting officer or cardholder verify before completing a micro-purchase, and in what order?

First check mandatory sources (AbilityOne/FPI per FAR 8.002), then verify the purchase is within the applicable micro-purchase threshold, confirm biobased preference for USDA-designated categories to the maximum extent practicable, and generate contract file documentation with the order.

Execution Playbook7 min readPublished February 23, 2026

Federal buyer micro-purchase playbook for speed and control

A contracting officer and cardholder decision checklist for micro-purchases: mandatory source priorities under FAR 8.002, threshold verification ($10K general / $25K DoD contingency), biobased preference requirements, and contract file documentation at the order level.

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Government workstation with purchase card, approval workflow, and contract file documents — Editorial image: micro-purchase approval materials at a government workstation.

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