Government Contracting

US Air Force Awards C-130J Maintenance and Training Contract

The US Air Force awarded Lockheed Martin a $1.9 billion contract for C-130J Maintenance and Training System (JMATS) IV. Several other contracts were also awarded for aircraft systems and maintenance, totaling over $100 million.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.