US Federal

Federal Acquisition Regulation: Trade Agreements Thresholds Adjustment

The US Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) has been amended to adjust thresholds for the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements. This change, detailed in FAC 2026-01, impacts government contracting and trade.

DoD Information Collection Proposal

The Department of Defense (DoD) has submitted a new information collection proposal, DD Form 3205, to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance. The public has until April 13, 2026, to submit comments on this voluntary collection.

DoD Information Collection Proposal

The Department of Defense (DoD) is proposing a new information collection for federal employment eligibility determinations. The Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA) is seeking public comment on the necessity, utility, and burden of collecting criminal, background, and medical information from applicants.

DoD Final Rule on Cooperation with Special Counsel Removed

The Department of Defense (DoD) has issued a final rule removing a regulation concerning cooperation with the Office of Special Counsel (OSC). This removal is because the regulation no longer reflects current policy and is being replaced by a DoD directive. The rule does not impose new obligations on the public and is effective March 4, 2026.

DoD Information Collection Comment Request

The Department of Defense (DoD) is requesting public comment on a proposed information collection related to Pentagon facilities access control and visitor management. The comment period closes on May 4, 2026.

DoD Information Collection Activities Submission for OMB Review

The Department of Defense (DoD) has submitted a new information collection proposal for OMB review concerning Combat Related Special Compensation and Reconsideration Forms. The public has 30 days to comment on the proposed collection, which is expected to involve 22,500 respondents.

DoD Modifies Privacy Act System of Records Notice

The Department of Defense (DoD) is modifying and reissuing a Privacy Act System of Records Notice (SORN) titled "Uniformed Services Human Resources Information System." This update includes renaming the database, revising routine uses for computer matching activities, and improving clarity. Comments on the routine uses are due by April 2, 2026.

DoD Information Collection for OMB Review

The Department of Defense (DoD) has submitted a proposal to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance of an information collection related to verifying eligibility for credit monitoring following the OPM data breach. The notice seeks public comment on the proposed collection.

DoD Information Collection Notice Comment Period

The Department of Defense has submitted a 30-day information collection notice to the Office of Management and Budget for clearance. The notice concerns the Sexual Violence Support and Experiences Study (SVSES), an extension of an existing information collection. The comment period for this notice ends on March 27, 2026.

DoD Information Collection Proposal

The Department of Defense (DoD) has proposed a new information collection, the Surviving Family Member Survey, to assess satisfaction with casualty assistance programs. The public has until April 27, 2026, to submit comments on the proposal.