Federal Register #FAR Case 2026-002

Proposed FAR Overhaul to Streamline Federal Procurement Policies

This notice announces a proposed regulatory update, not a procurement opportunity. - Government Buyer: - Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council), including: - Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) - Department of Defense (DoD) - General Services Administration (GSA) - National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - Purpose: - Overhaul and streamline the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) in response to Executive Order 14275 - Amendments target FAR parts 6, 7, 10, 18, 26, 37, 41, and 52 - Key Focus Areas: - Eliminate excessive and outdated acquisition regulations - Simplify regulatory language for clarity and efficiency - Enhance contracting officers' discretion - Reduce unnecessary mandates and clarify statutory authorities - Improve acquisition planning, competition, and standardize requirements for consolidation and bundling - No specific products, OEMs, vendors, or purchase quantities are involved - The notice seeks public comment on proposed regulatory changes, not bids for goods or services

Description

The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council), consisting of OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA, is proposing amendments to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Executive Order 14275, which aims to eliminate excessive acquisition regulations and improve efficiency in federal procurement. The proposed rule includes revisions to FAR parts 6, 7, 10, 18, 26, 37, 41, and 52, focusing on streamlining policies and procedures, simplifying language, and enhancing contracting officers' discretion. The overhaul seeks to reduce unnecessary mandates, clarify statutory authorities, and improve acquisition planning and competition processes. Public comments are invited until July 23, 2026.

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