Federal Register #Docket No. 260317-0083

Final Rule: Minor Amendments to Commerce Acquisition Regulation (CAR)

This final rule from the Department of Commerce updates its agency-specific acquisition regulation (CAR) to improve clarity and alignment with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): - The rule updates and corrects regulatory language in the CAR - Outdated and unnecessary provisions are removed - Subparts are realigned to better correspond with the FAR - Typographical errors and part headings are corrected - Contact information for obtaining the CAR is updated - Drug-free workplace requirements are relocated for better alignment with the FAR - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are mentioned - The rule does not create or alter any entitlements, restrictions, or obligations - The intent is to streamline and promote efficiency in Commerce's procurement regulations

Description

The Department of Commerce has issued a final rule amending its agency-specific acquisition regulation (CAR) to update or remove outdated and unnecessary regulatory language, realign subparts to better correspond with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and correct typographical errors. These minor amendments aim to streamline the CAR, improve navigation, and promote efficiency without changing any entitlements, restrictions, or obligations. Key changes include updating contact information for obtaining copies of the CAR, removing redundant provisions, correcting part headings, and relocating drug-free workplace requirements to better align with FAR structure. The rule is effective April 2, 2026.

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