Is the GPC the preferred method of payment for micro-purchases according to Federal Acquisition Regulation?

The correct answer indicates that the Government Purchase Card (GPC) is not the preferred method of payment for micro-purchases according to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

Under the FAR, micro-purchases are typically defined as purchases that do not exceed a certain dollar amount (usually up to $10,000). While the GPC can indeed be used to make micro-purchases efficiently, the FAR emphasizes using other purchasing methods that may be more advantageous for small transactions. This may include direct purchases or other procurement methods that could streamline processes or provide additional oversight.

In specific contexts where there is a need for formal procurement processes, particularly larger purchases or those that might have a higher impact, other procurement methods would be deemed appropriate and may be preferred over the GPC. Thus, while the GPC is a valid tool in the procurement arsenal, it is not designated as the preferred method for micro-purchases, particularly given the flexibility and potential requirements imposed by the FAR.