U.S. agencies propose sweeping update to Federal Acquisition Regulation parts 3 and 49
The FAR Council seeks public comment on a proposal to revise FAR parts 3 and 49, citing Executive Order 14275 to streamline federal procurement rules and reduce inefficiencies.
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- The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council proposed revisions to parts 3 and 49 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
- The proposal cites Executive Order 14275 as the driver for eliminating excessive acquisition regulations to improve efficiency.
- The FAR Council describes the changes as part of a broader effort to streamline the entire FAR with twelve proposed rules.
- The document was published in the Federal Register on an unspecified date in June 2026.
The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council)—comprising the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP), Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)—proposed revisions to parts 3 and 49 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The proposal is framed as part of a broader initiative to implement Executive Order 14275, titled Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement, which directs agencies to eliminate excessive acquisition regulations to curb inefficient use of taxpayer funds.
According to the Federal Register notice, the FAR Council is issuing twelve proposed rules intended to collectively streamline the entire FAR. The notice specifically highlights revisions to FAR parts 3 and 49 as part of this effort.
The document was published in the Federal Register, though the exact publication date is not specified in the provided text beyond a reference to June 2026.
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