FAR & Regulations
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) explanations, DFARS updates, and compliance guides.
What Are the Current Conflict-of-Interest Rules in Federal Contracting in 2026?
FAR Subpart 9.5 still controls OCI risk in 2026: disclose, avoid, or mitigate conflicts before award. DoD adds DFARS 209.571 for major defense programs.
Will Contractors Really Have Only 90 Days to File Termination Settlement Proposals in 2026?
The FAR Council has proposed a 90-day deadline for termination settlement proposals. Contractors should assume faster closeout, tighter documentation, and higher late-filing risk.
What Does the Proposed 90-Day Deadline for Termination Settlement Proposals Mean for Contractors in 2026?
The proposed FAR rule would give contractors 90 days to file termination settlement proposals, tightening closeout and increasing risk if files are incomplete.
What Is TINA Lite and How Does It Change Defense Pricing Requirements in 2026?
TINA Lite is DoD’s streamlined pricing-data approach under FAR 15.403-4. It narrows documentation, but it does not waive certified cost or pricing data requirements.
How Will the New CAS-to-GAAP Rule Affect Small Federal Contractors in 2026?
The CAS-to-GAAP final rule mostly affects contractors that become CAS-covered. It reduces some accounting differences but raises documentation, pricing, and audit stakes.
What Does the Proposed FAR Part 40 Rule Mean for Supply Chain and Information Security Compliance in 2026?
The proposed FAR Part 40 rule consolidates supply chain and information security requirements, pushing contractors to document suppliers, SBOMs, incident response, and flowdowns now.
What Does the DoD Class Deviation Mean for Contractors Facing New Procurement Rules in 2026?
A DoD class deviation can change clauses, proposal assumptions, and compliance timing immediately. Contractors should read amendments, reprice, and document flowdowns.
What Are the Proposed DFARS Restrictions on Printed Circuit Boards From Foreign Adversaries in 2026?
DoD's proposed DFARS PCB rule would restrict foreign adversary-sourced boards, require traceability, and penalize noncompliance in covered defense contracts.
What Is the New FAR Rule Trying to Fix in Federal Contract Data in 2026?
The proposed FAR change aims to fix missing, inconsistent, and late procurement records so agencies can trust FPDS and SAM.gov data for awards.
How Will the Federal Acquisition Overhaul Affect Contract Protests and Security Requirements in 2026?
The 2026 FAR overhaul will reshape protest timing, debriefing strategy, CMMC and FedRAMP checks, and clause compliance. Contractors that miss the new record or security rules can lose awards.
What Does the First FAR Overhaul Rulemaking Mean for Small Contractors in 2026?
The first FAR overhaul wave means faster clause changes, new deviation tracking, and tighter proposal updates for small contractors in 2026.
How Should Contractors Respond to GSA's Draft AI Data Safeguarding Clause in 2026?
GSA’s draft AI safeguarding clause requires contractors to lock down prompts, outputs, training data, and subcontractor flowdowns before award.
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