Final answer:
FAR Part 13 (SAP) applies mainly to acquisitions of goods and services below the simplified acquisition threshold, designed to streamline procurement processes for these less complex transactions.
Step-by-step explanation:
FAR Part 13, known as Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP), applies primarily to acquisitions of goods and services below the simplified acquisition threshold. These procedures are designed to reduce the administrative burden on contracting officers and to expedite the procurement process. The simplified acquisition threshold is outlined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and is subject to periodic adjustments; it is typically set in the tens of thousands of dollars. SAP can be used for a variety of contracts, including commercial items and usually for acquisitions that do not exceed the threshold.
While SAP is primarily focused on acquisitions below the threshold, there are certain situations where parts of SAP can apply to acquisitions above the simplified acquisition threshold, like the use of commercial acquisition procedures. However, SAP is generally not intended for larger acquisitions such as construction projects or research and development projects, which can have more complex requirements and often exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.