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title: Contracting Activity
description: "An element that has been delegated and designated broad authority regrading acquisition functions by an agency's head. Regulatory Reference: [FAR subpart 2.1](https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-2-definitions-words-and-terms#i1125357) [ctabanner id='1640100413']"
url: "https://www.gsascheduleservices.com/kb/sam/contracting-activity/"
updated: "2022-04-13"
category: After Award / Compliance / SAM Record
tags:
  - sam
---

# Contracting Activity

An element that has been delegated and designated broad authority regrading acquisition functions by an agency's head.

Regulatory Reference: [FAR subpart 2.1](https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-2-definitions-words-and-terms#i1125357)

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