The USDA Acquisition Toolkit provides information and links to web sites to assist USDA acquisition personnel execute their procurement function. The Toolkit contains links to a variety of automated tools, databases and Web sites providing policy, statutory and reference information and guidance.

Links to web sites to obtain information and input data required as part of the acquisition process. Includes, but is not limited to, sites such as the CCR Web site, FedBizOpps, FPDS-NG, Wage Determinations On-line, PPIRS, NIH CPS.

Reference material concerning various aspects of the acquisition process. Includes, but is not limited to small business information, special procurement programs, procurement restrictions and approval requirements, accessibility (Section 508) requirements and links to regulatory information such as the FAR, AGAR, GAO Redbook.

Links to the USDA Integrated Acquisition System (IAS), USDA Purchase Card Management System (PCMS) and the GSA E-Buy Web site and USDA Policy on use of E-Buy.

Links to guides and information for ordering products and services, and links to web sites for ordering on-line.

Links to various government web sites for additional information.