13.002  Purpose.

The purpose of this part is to prescribe simplified acquisition procedures in order to-

(a)  Reduce administrative costs;

(b)  Improve opportunities for small, small disadvantaged, women-owned, veteran-owned, HUBZone, and service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns to obtain a fair proportion of Government contracts;

(c)  Promote efficiency and economy in contracting; and

(d)  Avoid unnecessary burdens for agencies and contractors.