Rules that change how the government buys

OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA (collectively referred to as the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council or FAR Council) are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Executive Order (E.O.) 14275, Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement. The E.O. directs the elimination of excessive acquisition regulations to stop the inefficient use of American taxpayer dollars. The FAR Council is issuing twelve proposed rules that collectively will streamline the FAR in its entirety. This rule proposes revisions to FAR parts 8, 12, 13, 15, 38, 44, 51, and 52.

FAR Case 2026-003, Docket No. FAR-2026-0003, Sequence No. 1

OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA (collectively referred to as the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council or FAR Council) are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Executive Order (E.O.) 14275, Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement. The E.O. directs the elimination of excessive acquisition regulations to stop the inefficient use of American taxpayer dollars. The FAR Council is issuing twelve proposed rules that collectively, if finalized, would streamline the FAR in its entirety. This rule proposes revisions to FAR part 16, Types of Contracts, part 17, Special Contracting Methods, part 35, Research and Development Contracting, and part 52, Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses.

FAR Case 2026-006, Docket No. FAR-2026-0006, Sequence No. 1

OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA (collectively referred to as the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council or FAR Council) are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Executive Order (E.O.) 14275, Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement. The E.O. directs the elimination of excessive acquisition regulations to stop the inefficient use of American taxpayer dollars. The FAR Council is issuing twelve proposed rules that collectively, if finalized, would streamline the FAR in its entirety. This rule proposes revisions to FAR parts 9, 27, 47, and 52.

FAR Case 2026-011, Docket No. FAR-2026-0011, Sequence No. 1

OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA (collectively referred to as the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council or FAR Council) are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Executive Order (E.O.) 14275, Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement. The E.O. directs the elimination of excessive acquisition regulations to stop the inefficient use of American taxpayer dollars. The FAR Council is issuing twelve proposed rules that collectively will streamline the FAR in its entirety. This rule proposes revisions to FAR parts 14, 28, 36, and 52.

FAR Case 2026-010, Docket No. FAR-2026-0010, Sequence No. 1

OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA (collectively referred to as the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council or FAR Council) are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Executive Order (E.O.) 14275, Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement. The E.O. directs the elimination of excessive acquisition regulations to stop the inefficient use of American taxpayer dollars. The FAR Council is issuing twelve proposed rules that collectively will streamline the FAR in its entirety. This rule proposes revisions to FAR parts 8, 12, 13, 15, 38, 44, 51, and 52.

FAR Case 2026-003, Docket No. FAR-2026-0003, Sequence No. 1

OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA (collectively referred to as the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council or FAR Council) are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Executive Order (E.O.) 14275, Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement. The E.O. directs the elimination of excessive acquisition regulations to stop the inefficient use of American taxpayer dollars. The FAR Council is issuing twelve proposed rules that collectively, if finalized, would streamline the FAR in its entirety. This rule proposes revisions to FAR part 16, Types of Contracts, part 17, Special Contracting Methods, part 35, Research and Development Contracting, and part 52, Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses.

FAR Case 2026-006, Docket No. FAR-2026-0006, Sequence No. 1

OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA (collectively referred to as the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council or FAR Council) are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Executive Order (E.O.) 14275, Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement. The E.O. directs the elimination of excessive acquisition regulations to stop the inefficient use of American taxpayer dollars. The FAR Council is issuing twelve proposed rules that collectively, if finalized, would streamline the FAR in its entirety. This rule proposes revisions to FAR parts 9, 27, 47, and 52.

FAR Case 2026-011, Docket No. FAR-2026-0011, Sequence No. 1

OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA (collectively referred to as the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council or FAR Council) are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Executive Order (E.O.) 14275, Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement. The E.O. directs the elimination of excessive acquisition regulations to stop the inefficient use of American taxpayer dollars. The FAR Council is issuing twelve proposed rules that collectively will streamline the FAR in its entirety. This rule proposes revisions to FAR parts 14, 28, 36, and 52.

FAR Case 2026-010, Docket No. FAR-2026-0010, Sequence No. 1

OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA (collectively referred to as the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council or FAR Council) are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Executive Order (E.O.) 14275, Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement. The E.O. directs the elimination of excessive acquisition regulations to stop the inefficient use of American taxpayer dollars. The FAR Council is issuing twelve proposed rules that collectively will streamline the FAR in its entirety. This rule proposes revisions to FAR parts 3 and 49.

FAR Case 2026-007, Docket No. FAR-2026-0007, Sequence No. 1

OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA (collectively referred to as the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council or FAR Council) are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Executive Order (E.O.) 14275, Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement. The E.O. directs the elimination of excessive acquisition regulations to stop the inefficient use of American taxpayer dollars. The FAR Council is issuing twelve proposed rules that collectively will streamline the FAR in its entirety. This rule proposes revisions to FAR parts 5, 24, 29, and 52.

FAR Case 2026-005, Docket No. FAR-2026-0005, Sequence No. 1

OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA (collectively referred to as the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council or FAR Council) are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Executive Order (E.O.) 14275, Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement. The E.O. directs the elimination of excessive acquisition regulations to stop the inefficient use of American taxpayer dollars. The FAR Council is issuing twelve proposed rules that collectively will streamline the FAR in its entirety. This rule proposes revisions to FAR parts 6, 7, 10, 18, 26, 37, 41, and 52.

FAR Case 2026-002, Docket No. FAR-2026-0002, Sequence No. 1

OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA (collectively referred to as the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council or FAR Council) are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Executive Order (E.O.) 14275, Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement. The E.O. directs the elimination of excessive acquisition regulations to stop the inefficient use of American taxpayer dollars. The FAR Council is issuing twelve proposed rules that collectively will streamline the FAR in its entirety. This rule proposes revisions to FAR parts 1, 2, 4, 33, 39, 40, 52, and 53.

FAR Case 2026-001, Docket No. FAR-2026-0001, Sequence No. 1

OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA (collectively referred to as the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, or FAR Council) are issuing a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to incorporate revised thresholds for application of the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and the Free Trade Agreements, as determined by the United States Trade Representative.

FAC 2026-01, FAR Case 2025-007 · Docket No. 2025-0007 · Sequence No. 1

OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA (collectively referred to as the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, or FAR Council) are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to partially implement a section of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 which prohibits executive agencies from procuring or obtaining certain products and services that include covered semiconductor products or services effective December 23, 2027.

FAR Case 2023-008 · Docket No. FAR 2023-0008, Sequence No. 1

OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA (collectively referred to as the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, or FAR Council) are issuing a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to further implement a statute, which requires an adjustment every five years of statutory acquisition-related thresholds for inflation. The adjustment uses the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers and does not apply to the Construction Wage Rate Requirements statute, Service Contract Labor Standards statute, performance and payment bonds, and trade agreements thresholds. OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA are also using the same methodology to adjust nonstatutory FAR acquisition-related thresholds in 2025.

FAC 2025-06, FAR Case 2024-001 · Docket No. 2024-0001 · Sequence No. 1

This document amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to make needed editorial changes.

FAC 2025-05 · Item II · Docket No. FAR-2025-0052 · Sequence No. 2

OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA (collectively referred to as the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, or FAR Council) have adopted as final, without changes, an interim rule that amended the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to clarify System for Award Management preaward registration requirements.

FAC 2025-05, FAR Case 2023-018 · Item I · Docket No. FAR-2023-0018 · Sequence No. 1

OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA, collectively referred to as the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council), are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to ensure agencies procure straws with the strength and durability of plastic in accordance with the National Strategy to End the Use of Paper Straws.

FAR Case 2025-006, Docket No. FAR-2025-0006, Sequence No. 1

OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA (collectively referred to as the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, or FAR Council) are withdrawing the proposed rule to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) titled: Protests of Orders Under Certain Multiple-Award Contracts.

FAR Case 2024-007, Docket No. FAR-2024-0007, Sequence No. 1

OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA (collectively referred to as the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, or FAR Council) are withdrawing the proposed rule to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) titled: Small Business Participation on Certain Multiple-Award Contracts.

FAR Case 2023-011, Docket No. FAR-2023-0011, Sequence No. 1

OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA (collectively referred to as the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, or FAR Council) are withdrawing the proposed rule to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) titled: Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer. The FAR Council will re-evaluate implementation following the finalization of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul initiative. Accordingly, this proposed rule is withdrawn, and the FAR case is closed.

FAR Case 2020-010, Docket No. FAR-2020-0010, Sequence No. 1

This document amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to make needed editorial changes.

FAC 2025-04 · Item II · Docket No. FAR-2025-0052 · Sequence No. 1

OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA (collectively referred to as the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council) are issuing a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to revise the list of domestically nonavailable articles under the Buy American statute.

FAC 2025-04, FAR Case 2020-009, Item I · Docket No. FAR-2020-0009, Sequence No. 1

DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to clarify protest rights for orders set aside under certain multiple-award contracts.

FAR Case 2024-007, Docket No. FAR-2024-0007, Sequence No. 1

DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to issue policy on small business participation on certain multiple-award contracts.

FAR Case 2023-011, Docket No. FAR-2023-0011, Sequence No. 1

DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the Preventing Organizational Conflicts of Interest in Federal Acquisition Act. The statute requires the FAR to provide and update definitions, guidance, and examples related to organizational conflicts of interest, including the creation of solicitation provisions and contract clauses to avoid or mitigate organizational conflicts of interest. The statute also requires the FAR to permit contracting officers to consider professional standards and procedures to prevent organizational conflicts of interest to which an offeror or contractor is subject.

FAR Case 2023-006, Docket No. FAR-2023-0006, Sequence No. 1

DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the National Archives and Records Administration's Controlled Unclassified Information Program enacted under an Executive Order entitled Controlled Unclassified Information.

FAR Case 2017-016, Docket No. 2017-0016, Sequence No. 1

DoD, GSA, and NASA are withdrawing the proposed rule to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) titled: Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate-Related Financial Risk. Executive Order 14030, directed the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council to consider amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) require major Federal suppliers to publicly disclose greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related financial risk and to set science-based reduction targets. A proposed rule was published on November 14, 2022. The agencies lack sufficient time during the Biden-Harris Administration to finalize the proposal. In addition, the agencies' analysis of public comments indicates an evolving practices and standards in industry, and an evolving domestic and international regulatory landscape. Accordingly, this proposed rule is withdrawn, and the FAR case is closed.

FAR Case 2021-015, Docket No. FAR-2021-0015, Sequence No. 1

DoD, GSA, and NASA are withdrawing the proposed rule to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) titled: Pay Equity and Transparency in Federal Contracting. The Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP Administrator) is simultaneously withdrawing a proposed Government-wide policy, upon which the proposed rule was based.

FAR Case 2023-021 · Docket No. FAR-2023-0021 · Sequence No. 1

DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement regulatory changes made by the Small Business Administration to add incentives for certain United States territories under the Small Business Administration mentor-prot[eacute]g[eacute] program.

FAC 2025-03 · FAR Case 2023-001, Item III · Docket No. FAR 2023-0001 · Sequence No. 1

DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement regulatory changes made by the Small Business Administration to order-level size and socioeconomic status rerepresentation requirements.

FAC 2025-03 · FAR Case 2020-016, Item II · Docket No. FAR-2020-0016 · Sequence No. 1

DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to improve consistency between the procurement and nonprocurement procedures on suspension and debarment, based on the recommendations of the Interagency Suspension and Debarment Committee.

FAC 2025-03 · FAR Case 2019-015, Item I · Docket No. FAR-2019-0015 · Sequence No. 1

DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to incorporate a framework for describing cybersecurity workforce knowledge and skill requirements used in contracts for information technology support services and cybersecurity support services in line with an Executive Order to enhance the cybersecurity workforce.

FAR Case 2019-014, Docket No. FAR-2019-0014, Sequence No. 1

DoD, GSA, and NASA issued an interim rule on November 12, 2024, amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement a prohibition on the procurement and operation of unmanned aircraft systems manufactured or assembled by an American Security Drone Act- covered foreign entity. The deadline for submitting comments is being extended from January 13, 2025, to January 27, 2025, to provide additional time for interested parties to provide comments on the proposed rule. The effective date of this rule is not being changed and remains November 12, 2024.

FAR Case 2024-002 · Docket No. 2024-0002, Sequence No. 1

DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement a section of the Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2018, which requires that domestic carriers who contract with the Federal Government to provide air transportation must submit an annual report with certain information related to prevention of human trafficking.

FAC 2025-02 · FAR Case 2019-017, Item I · Docket No. FAR-2019-0017 · Sequence No. 1

This document amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to make needed editorial changes.

FAC 2025-02 · Item III · Docket No. FAR-2024-0052 · Sequence No. 4

DoD, GSA, and NASA have adopted as final, without change, an interim rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the final rules published by the Small Business Administration to implement sections of the National Defense Authorization Acts for Fiscal Years 2021 and 2022.

FAC 2025-02 · FAR Case 2022-009, Item II · Docket No. FAR-2022-0009 · Sequence No. 1

DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement a section of the Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2018, which requires that domestic carriers who contract with the Federal Government to provide air transportation must submit an annual report with certain information related to prevention of human trafficking.

FAC 2025-02 · FAR Case 2019-017, Item I · Docket No. FAR-2019-0017 · Sequence No. 1

DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to further implement the statute, which requires an adjustment every five years of statutory acquisition- related thresholds for inflation. The adjustment uses the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers and does not apply to the Construction Wage Rate Requirements statute (Davis-Bacon Act), Service Contract Labor Standards statute, performance and payment bonds, and trade agreements thresholds. DoD, GSA, and NASA are also proposing to use the same methodology to adjust nonstatutory FAR acquisition-related thresholds in 2025.

FAR Case 2024-001, Docket No. FAR-2024-0001, Sequence No. 1

DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing an interim rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to clarify System for Award Management preaward registration requirements.

FAC 2025-01, FAR Case 2023-018 · Item II · Docket No. FAR-2023-0018 · Sequence No. 1

DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing an interim rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement a prohibition on the procurement and operation of unmanned aircraft systems manufactured or assembled by an American Security Drone Act-covered foreign entity.

FAC 2025-01, FAR Case 2024-002, Item I, Docket No. 2024-0002, Sequence No. 1

DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to revise the list of domestically nonavailable articles under the Buy American statute and implement requirements related to making future changes to the list.

FAR Case 2020-009, Docket No. FAR-2020-0009, Sequence No. 1

This document makes administrative changes to 48 CFR parts 4 and 19. The date change is to provide additional time to implement the policy addressing the assignment of North American Industry Classification System codes to orders placed under multiple-award contracts, as covered by changes made by FAR Case 2014-002, Set-Asides Under Multiple-Award Contracts, 85 FR 11746.

FAC 2024-07 · Item II · Docket No. FAR-2024-0052 · Sequence No. 3

DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule amending a Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provision to align the penalties language with the equivalent penalties language at an associated FAR clause.

FAC 2024-07 · FAR Case 2023-005, Item I · Docket No. FAR-2023-0005 · Sequence No. 1

DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement a section of the Construction Consensus Improvement Act of 2021 that prohibits the use of reverse auctions for certain construction services.

FAR Case 2023-003 · Docket No. FAR-2023-0003 · Sequence No. 1

This document amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to make needed editorial changes.

FAC 2024-06 · Item IV · Docket No. FAR-2024-0052 · Sequence No. 2

DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement a section of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, to increase the approval threshold for Congressional committee notification.

FAC 2024-06 · FAR Case 2023-007, Item III · Docket No. FAR-2023-0007, Sequence No. 1

DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement regulatory changes made by the Small Business Administration to update and clarify requirements associated with size and socioeconomic status protests in connection with multiple-award contract set-asides and reserves, and orders placed under multiple-award contracts.

FAC 2024-06 · FAR Case 2021-009, Item II · Docket No. FAR-2021-0010 · Sequence No. 1

DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to provide guidance on the use of reverse auctions.

FAC 2024-06 · FAR Case 2015-038, Item I · Docket No. FAR-2015-0038 · Sequence No. 1

DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement statutory updates to a definition and to agency responsibilities associated with combating trafficking in persons in Federal contracts.

FAR Case 2024-004, Docket No. FAR-2024-0004, Sequence No. 1

DoD, GSA, and NASA issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) on May 3, 2024, with considerations for amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement paragraphs (a), (b), and (h) in section 5949 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 that prohibits executive agencies from procuring or obtaining certain products and services that include covered semiconductor products or services effective December 23, 2027. The deadline for submitting comments is being extended from July 2, 2024, to August 2, 2024, to provide additional time for interested parties to provide comments on the ANPR. Additionally, DoD, GSA, and NASA are providing instructions on how to submit business confidential information within a public comment, for this ANPR only.

FAR Case 2023-008 · Docket No. FAR-2023-0008 · Sequence No. 1

DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement a final rule published by the Small Business Administration (SBA) to implement a section of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022.

FAR Case 2023-013 · Docket No. FAR-2023-0013 · Sequence No. 1

DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement regulatory changes made by the Small Business Administration to add incentives for certain United States territories under the Small Business Administration mentor- prot[eacute]g[eacute] program.

FAR Case 2023-001 · Docket No. FAR-2023-0001 · Sequence No. 1

DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a correction to FAR Case 2023- 008; Prohibition on Certain Semiconductor Products and Services; which published in the Federal Register on May 3, 2024. This correction makes an update to the web page URL.

FAR Case 2023-008, Docket No. 2023-0008, Sequence No. 1

DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a correction to FAC 2024-05; Technical Amendments (Item II), which was published in the Federal Register on April 22, 2024. This correction makes an update to an OMB number that was recently revised.

FAC 2024-05 · Item II · Docket No. FAR-2024-0052 · Sequence No. 1

DoD, GSA, and NASA are considering amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement paragraphs (a), (b), and (h) in section 5949 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 that prohibits executive agencies from procuring or obtaining certain products and services that include covered semiconductor products or services effective December 23, 2027.

FAR Case 2023-008, Docket No. FAR-2023-0008, Sequence No. 1

This document amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to make needed editorial changes.

FAC 2024-05 · Item II · Docket No. FAR-2024-0052 · Sequence No. 1

DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to restructure and update the regulations to focus on current environmental and sustainability matters and to implement a requirement for agencies to procure sustainable products and services to the maximum extent practicable.

FAC 2024-05 · FAR Case 2022-006, Item 1 · Docket No. FAR-2022-0006, Sequence No. 1

DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to add the framework for a new FAR part on information security and supply chain security. The creation of this new FAR part does not implement any of the information security and supply chain security policies or procedures. The amendment simply establishes the new FAR part.

FAC 2024-04 · FAR Case 2022-010, Docket No. FAR-2022-0010, Sequence No. 1

DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to incorporate revised thresholds for application of the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and the Free Trade Agreements, as determined by the United States Trade Representative.

FAC 2024-03 · FAR Case 2023-012 · Item II · Docket No. FAR-2023-0012 · Sequence No. 1

DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing an interim rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the final rules published by the Small Business Administration to implement sections of the National Defense Authorization Acts for Fiscal Years 2021 and 2022.

FAC 2024-03, FAR Case 2022-009 · Item I · Docket No. FAR-2022-0009 · Sequence No. 1

DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement a proposed Governmentwide policy developed by the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP Administrator), pursuant to the Administrator's authority that would prohibit contractors and subcontractors from seeking and considering information about job applicants' compensation history when making employment decisions for certain positions. Under the proposed policy and the proposed regulatory amendments, contractors and subcontractors would also be required to disclose the compensation to be offered to the hired applicant in job announcements for certain positions.

FAR Case 2023-021 · Docket No. FAR-2023-0021 · Sequence No. 1

DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement regulatory changes made by the Small Business Administration to update and clarify requirements associated with the limitations on subcontracting and the nonmanufacturer rule.

FAR Case 2021-020 · Docket No. FAR-2021-0020 · Sequence No. 1