Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) explanations, DFARS updates, and compliance guides.
GSA and the FAR Council implemented EO 14398 requiring contractor attestations against DEI-based discrimination; compliance by Sept 30, 2026 avoids suspension, debarment and preaward exclusion affecting billions in federal procurements.
GSA requires contractors to adopt new FAR DEI-discrimination clauses by June 30, 2026; non-compliance risks suspension/debarment and lost awards. This guide summarizes clause flow-down, subcontractor oversight, timelines, costs, and step-by-step implementation.
ASBCA’s Feb 26, 2025 Archirodon decision permits allocation of U.S.-flag differential when supported; contractors must change accounting, update proposals, and reprice bids to avoid disallowance.
GSA enforces Buy American under FAR Part 25; the White House/FTC tightened 'Made in USA' advertising enforcement March 2026. Procurement rules control awards; labeling rules control marketing and civil penalties.
GSA enforces Section 508/WCAG compliance; vendors must supply VPATs, remediation plans, and evidence by Oct 1, 2026 or risk disqualification from multimillion-dollar federal awards.
Practical steps for contractors to comply with the FAR Council's Feb 17, 2026 NPRM banning certain foreign semiconductors: assess supply chains, lock suppliers, update FAR clauses, budget $25K-$350K, and submit comments by Apr 18, 2026 to influence final rule.
OMB M-26-05 (Feb 19, 2026) rescinds the single “Common Form” attestation; agencies now require risk-based, agency-specific attestations or CISA form completion. Small vendors should budget $25K-$150K and prepare agency-specific evidence or risk award ineligibility.
GSA requires contractors to monitor DoD/DFARS updates tied to the NSS; key CMMC/DFARS deadlines include Nov 10, 2025 and ongoing SPRS use. Non‑compliance risks debarment and lost awards; budget $50K–$250K for compliance investments.
A 2026 deep dive into the FAR Part 6 overhaul under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO): competition simplification, agency deviations, and practical steps for contractors.
Explore how the 2026 GSAR Overhaul reshapes MAS/FSS procurement, reporting migration to SAM.gov, and vendor readiness under the RGO framework.
A 2026 guide to the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) and its practical impact on contractors—from past performance lifecycle to government-wide contracts and deviations.
A comprehensive look at the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO): how parts are rewritten, why plain language matters, and implications for vendors in 2025.
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