FARchat User Guide
Learn how to use FARchat to research federal acquisition regulations quickly and accurately.
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Type your question about federal acquisition regulations in natural language.
Review Citations
FARchat provides answers with citations to specific regulation sections.
Verify Sources
Always verify critical information against the official regulation text.
Regulations Coverage
FARchat is trained on 13 federal acquisition regulation libraries, including:
Plus additional agency supplements and acquisition guidance.
Example Queries
Try these example questions to see what FARchat can help you with:
“What are the simplified acquisition thresholds?”
Get current dollar thresholds for simplified acquisitions
“TAA compliance requirements for IT contracts”
Trade Agreements Act country of origin requirements
“How do I justify a sole source procurement?”
J&A requirements and authorized exceptions
“Small business set-aside requirements above $250K”
When small business consideration is mandatory
Tips for Best Results
Be Specific
Include contract type, dollar value, or agency when relevant for more precise answers.
Reference Sections
Ask about specific FAR parts or clauses (e.g., 'FAR 15.3' or 'FAR 52.212-4') for targeted info.
Follow Up
Ask follow-up questions to dig deeper into complex topics or get clarification.
Verify Critical Info
Always verify answers against acquisition.gov for high-stakes decisions.
Understanding Citations
FARchat provides citations in standard regulation format:
FAR 15.304(c)(1)FAR Part 15, Section 304, paragraph (c)(1)
DFARS 252.225-7001DFARS clause 252.225-7001 (Buy American and Balance of Payments Program)
Click on citations in responses to see the source text. Always verify against the official source at acquisition.gov