Social Security Revaluation of Earnings Factors Order 2026

The UK Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has issued the Social Security Revaluation of Earnings Factors Order 2026, increasing earnings factors for pension calculations. This order, effective April 6, 2026, aims to revalue historical earnings factors to maintain their value in relation to the general level of earnings.

Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000 (Estimates and Accounts) Order 2026

The UK Treasury has issued the Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000 (Estimates and Accounts) Order 2026, designating 83 bodies for supply estimates. This order, made on March 4, 2026, comes into force on April 1, 2026, and applies to England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Auctioning Amendment Regulations 2026

The UK Treasury has amended the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Auctioning Regulations 2021. These amendments increase the auction reserve price from £22 to £28 and introduce an automatic annual uplift mechanism tied to the GDP deflator, starting January 1, 2027.

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.

Defense Logistics Agency and Navy Contract Awards

The Defense Logistics Agency and the Navy have announced several contract awards. Red One Medical Devices LLC received a contract valued at up to $207,833,573 for medical products. The Navy awarded a modification valued at $179,900,000 to The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory for guidance system repair.

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.

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.

Navy Awards Training Systems and Combatant Support Contracts

The U.S. Navy has awarded multiple contract modifications and new contracts totaling over $300 million for various defense systems and training programs. These awards include modifications for E-130J training systems, support for Navy surface combatants, parachute systems, and Littoral Combat Ship engineering services.

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.