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DFARS 252.232-7009
Mandatory Payment by Governmentwide Commercial Purchase Card

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement · Payment · Updated 2026-08-26
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What it says

For designated micro-purchase-range orders, requires the contractor to accept payment by the governmentwide commercial purchase card.

Why it matters on DIBBS

Card payment means near-immediate cash on small fast-award buys — but you need the ability to process government purchase cards. Set up card acceptance to unlock the smallest, fastest DIBBS awards.

This is a plain-English editorial summary, not the official text and not legal advice. Read the official clause at https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/252.232-7009.

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