### Question
Can you define what special simplified procedures means?


### Answer
**Special simplified procedures** is defined as the following in *20 U.S.C. § 1018a*:

> the procedures applicable to purchases of property and services for amounts not greater than the simplified acquisition threshold that are set forth in the Federal Acquisition Regulation pursuant to sections 1901(a)(1) and 3305(a)(1) of title 41

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1018a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS > Part D-Administrative Provisions for Delivery of Student Financial Assistance**

