FAR Overhaul: New Model Deviation Text Released
Summary
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.
What changed
The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council) has issued new model deviation text for specific parts of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as part of the ongoing Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Initiative. This release includes updates for Parts 22 (Application of Labor Laws to Government Acquisitions), 23 (Sustainable Acquisition, Material Safety, and Pollution Prevention), 32 (Contract Financing), and 53 (Forms). The initiative, supported by Executive Order 14275 and OMB Memorandum M-25-26, aims to use plain language, remove non-essential content, and improve the overall usability of the FAR.
This model deviation text is intended to support agency alignment during the transition to the updated FAR. While these are model deviations and not final regulations, government agencies involved in federal procurement should review these updates to understand the direction of the FAR overhaul and prepare for future implementation. The provided links offer practitioner albums and further resources for understanding and implementing the revised sections.
What to do next
- Review new model deviation text for FAR Parts 22, 23, 32, and 53.
- Consult provided practitioner albums for implementation support.
- Monitor the FAR Overhaul initiative for further updates and final rule changes.
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FAR Overhaul New Model Deviation Text for Parts 22, 23, 32 and 53
Oct 14 2025 New FAR Council Model Deviation Text Now Available.
The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council has released new model deviation text as part of the ongoing Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Initiative, in accordance with Executive Order 14275 and OMB Memorandum M-25-26.
The following RFO updates were posted on October 9, 2025:
- Part 22 - Application of Labor Laws to Government Acquisitions
- Implementation Support: Part 22 Practitioner Album
- Part 23 - Sustainable Acquisition, Material Safety, and Pollution Prevention
- Implementation Support: Part 23 Practitioner Album
- Part 32 - Contract Financing
- Implementation Support: Part 32 Practitioner Album
- Part 52 - Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses
- Updated with full HTML viewing for improved readability.
- Part 53 - Forms
- Implementation Support: Part 53 Practitioner Album This release is part of a broader effort to update the FAR by using plain language, removing non-statutory and non-essential content, and making the regulation easier to understand and use. The update also includes summaries, insights, and practical tools to help the workforce transition to and implement the revised regulation. Model deviation text will support agency alignment during the transition to the updated regulation.
To view all available rewritten FAR Parts and agency deviations, visit: https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide.
Stay informed. View the latest FAR Overhaul news and announcements at: https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul.
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