### Question
How is the "simplified acquisition threshold" defined?


### Answer
The term **simplified acquisition threshold** is defined in *41 U.S.C. § 153* as follows -

> provided that term in section 134 of this title, except that, in the case of a contract to be awarded and performed, or purchase to be made, outside the United States in support of a humanitarian or peacekeeping operation, the term means an amount equal to two times the amount specified for that term in section 134 of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *41 U.S.C. § 153*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Federal Procurement Policy > Division A-General > CHAPTER 1-DEFINITIONS > SUBCHAPTER III-DIVISION C DEFINITIONS**

