FAR & Regulations
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) explanations, DFARS updates, and compliance guides.
What Acquisition Reforms Could Return in the 2027 NDAA?
Congress could revive commercial-first buying, faster software procurement, and lower-friction reviews in the 2027 NDAA, changing how DoD awards contracts.
What do small businesses need to know about the FAR 'Revolutionary FAR Overhaul' implementation in FY27 solicitations? 2026
GSA requires small businesses to adopt RFO model clauses by Oct 1, 2026; non-compliance can block FY27 awards. This checklist maps FAR, SBA, OMB, DoD/CMMC, and FedRAMP steps to update proposals, systems, and certifications.
How will the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul change small business proposal requirements in 2026?
GSA-led FAR overhaul standardizes proposal formats, cuts duplicative attachments, adds capability statements and new deadlines (Dec 31, 2026). Non-compliance risks SAM exclusion and award ineligibility; budget impact $10K–$120K per small firm.
What must contractors do to comply with the proposed DFARS FOCI beneficial ownership and disclosure rule? 2026
GSA requires contractors to submit beneficial ownership and FOCI disclosures to DCSA under the May 7, 2026 DFARS proposal; noncompliance risks debarment and contract termination.
What do the new FAR provisions from EO 14398 about DEI discrimination mean for federal contractors? 2026
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.
What compliance changes will federal contractors face under the FAR overhaul addressing DEI discrimination (EO 14398) 2026
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.
What does the ASBCA decision on U.S.-flag transportation costs mean for contractors’ indirect cost recovery? 2026
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.
What are the key differences between Buy American and Made in USA compliance for federal contractors? 2026
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.
How do Section 508 accessibility failures impact bid evaluations and what must vendors do to comply? 2026
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.
How should contractors prepare for the FAR proposed rule banning acquisition of certain foreign semiconductors? 2026
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.
How will OMB’s M-26-05 rescission of the “Common Form” secure software attestation change software procurement requirements for federal contractors? 2026
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.
Does the National Security Strategy's 'postwar delusion' language foreshadow FAR/DFARS clause changes contractors must watch? 2026
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.
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