Trade & Sanctions

FAR Council Updates Model Deviation Text for Parts 2 and 52

The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council has released updated model deviation text for Parts 2 (Definitions) and 52 (Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses) of the FAR. These updates are part of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Initiative and aim to simplify and clarify the regulation.

FAR Overhaul Community Crowdsourcing Campaign Feedback

The Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) has launched a crowdsourcing campaign to gather feedback for the next phase of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul initiative. Stakeholders are invited to submit suggestions on practices agencies should start, stop, or refine.

FAR Companion Version 2.0 Released

The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council has released Version 2.0 of the FAR Companion Guide as part of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Initiative. This update includes initial releases for numerous FAR parts and revisions to existing content, incorporating inflation adjustments and clarifications on procurement practices.

FAR Overhaul: New Model Deviation Text Released

The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council has released new model deviation text for Parts 22, 23, 32, and 53 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as part of the FAR Overhaul Initiative. This update aims to simplify and clarify procurement regulations.

FAR Updates: eSRS Decommissioning and SAM.gov Reporting

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) has been amended to align with the decommissioning of the Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (eSRS.gov) on February 20, 2026. Subcontracting reporting will now be consolidated into SAM.gov as part of a broader federal acquisition system modernization effort. This change impacts federal agencies and contractors involved in subcontracting.

GSA Awards Alliant 3 GWAC for IT Modernization

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced the awards for the Alliant 3 Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC), a new enterprise-level IT services contract. This contract aims to consolidate agency IT procurements, reduce administrative burden, and accelerate IT modernization across federal agencies.

GSA Removes Anthropic from USAi.gov and MAS

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has removed Anthropic from USAi.gov and its Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) in accordance with President Trump's directive. This action impacts federal agencies' access to Anthropic's technology for AI development and procurement.

GSA Sells Texas Federal Property for $3.9 Million

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced the sale of surplus federal property in Texas for $3.9 million. This action is part of GSA's efforts to rightsize the federal real estate portfolio and return assets to productive private-sector use.

GSA Disposes of Surplus Federal Property in Laguna Niguel, CA

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced the public sale of the former Chet Holifield Federal Building in Laguna Niguel, California. This action is part of GSA's strategy to optimize the federal real estate footprint and potentially save taxpayers over $430 million in annual operating costs.

GSA and USDA Announce Ag South Building Disposition

The GSA and USDA announced the planned disposition of the Ag South building in Washington, DC, which is over 85% vacant. This action is expected to save taxpayers $1.6 billion by avoiding delinquent maintenance costs and rightsizing USDA's federal real estate footprint.