Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-16207
Department of State Updates Administrative False Claims Act Procedures
Buyer
State Department
Posted
August 10, 2026
Identifier
2026-16207
This opportunity involves the Department of State updating its procedural regulations for the Administrative False Claims Act (AFCA): - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement action - No products or services are being requested - Key Details: - The rule consolidates and streamlines existing AFCA regulations - Implements statutory changes from the FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) - Focuses on administrative remedies for false claims and statements - Defines roles and procedures for complaints, hearings, and investigations - This is a procedural update, not a solicitation for goods or services
Description
This final rule establishes updated procedural regulations implementing the Administrative False Claims Act (AFCA) at the Department of State. The rule reflects statutory changes made by the FY 2025 NDAA and consolidates existing regulations into a streamlined AFCA section, replacing forty-seven separate sections with six. It provides administrative remedies for false claims and statements, outlines complaint and hearing procedures, and defines roles such as investigating and reviewing officials. The rule is procedural and effective August 10, 2026.