The October 1, 2025 acquisition threshold adjustment raised the general micro-purchase threshold from $10,000 to $15,000 and the general simplified acquisition threshold from $250,000 to $350,000. Acquisition.gov lists both changes, alongside separate thresholds for particular circumstances. See the official threshold table.
This is an explanation of an existing change, not an announcement of a new September 2026 rule. The general amounts are a starting point: the applicable requirements, exceptions, and agency procedures must be checked for the specific purchase.
ENDEUR's perspective: update the working assumptions
If your team still uses a sales checklist built around the earlier amounts, review it. Outdated figures can shape which opportunities people notice, how they describe your offer, and which questions they ask a buyer.
We recommend checking three documents together: your capability statement, your internal qualification checklist, and your standard scope of work. Make sure they describe the same deliverable, delivery period, and capacity. A clear offer helps a buyer understand what your business can actually provide; a threshold by itself does not establish that fit.
Ask before you price
Before investing in a quotation, identify the requested scope, the purchasing route, the response instructions, and the delivery constraints. Ask the designated contracting contact to clarify material ambiguities through the channel provided. Record the answer so the delivery team works from the same assumptions as the sales team.
Our recommendation is to make smaller pursuits disciplined: name the person responsible, estimate the cost of responding, and decide what evidence would justify proceeding. A higher general threshold is a reason to refresh your process, not a promise of an award or an exemption from the requirements of the purchase.