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Elite PPE Awarded $763M Contract for Physical Fitness Gear

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Elite PPE LLC a maximum $763,082,470 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for physical fitness gear. This is one of several contract awards announced by the agency, with others including fresh produce and vehicle support assemblies.

Raytheon Awarded $183M Contract for Patriot Program Hardware

The US Army awarded Raytheon Co. a $183.7 million contract for Patriot Program hardware and services for the United Arab Emirates. Another contract was awarded to GM Defense LLC for Infantry Squad Vehicles. These awards were part of the contract announcements for March 4, 2026.

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.

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 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 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.

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 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.