GSA Puts Contract Rules on Hold – Again

2026-04486 — General Services Property Management Regulation (GSPMR); Nondiscrimination on the Basis of the Age Act Regulation for Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance

Starting March 6, 2026, the General Services Administration (GSA) is moving its age discrimination rules from a general government-wide spot to its own property management rulebook—without changing the actual rules. This update affects programs or activities that get federal money and helps keep things clear and organized. No new costs or policy changes, just a smarter way to find and follow the rules!

2025-22915 — Federal Management Regulation; Aligning the Federal Management Regulation (FMR) With the Administration's Deregulatory Priorities

Starting December 16, 2025, the government is updating its Federal Management Regulation to make rules simpler and smarter. This affects how federal agencies handle things like vehicles, mail, property, and transportation, cutting red tape and boosting efficiency. These changes save time and money while making sure everything follows the law and the President’s deregulatory goals.

2025-22289 — Federal Travel Regulation; Reorganizing and Streamlining the Federal Travel Regulation To Improve Operational Efficiency

Starting December 8, 2025, the government is making federal travel rules simpler and easier to follow. These changes affect all federal employees who travel or relocate for work, cutting out confusing and repeated rules to save time and taxpayer money. It’s a smart update that keeps things modern and efficient without losing important protections.

2026-10289 — Information Collection; Privacy Training

The government agencies OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA want to keep their privacy training info collection going for three more years, past October 31, 2026. This affects federal contractors and employees who handle government acquisitions, making sure everyone stays sharp on privacy rules. They’re asking for your thoughts by July 21, 2026, to keep the process smooth and easy without extra costs or hassle.

2026-10288 — Information Collection; Architect-Engineer Qualifications (SF-330)

The government wants to keep using the Architect-Engineer Qualifications form (SF-330) for three more years to help pick the best design pros for federal projects. They’re asking architects, engineers, and the public to share thoughts by July 21, 2026, to make sure the form is useful and not too much work. No big cost changes, just a smooth extension to keep things running well.

2026-10287 — Information Collection; Certain Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 28 Requirements

The government agencies in charge of buying stuff—like the Department of Defense and NASA—are asking for your thoughts on keeping some paperwork rules for three more years. These rules help make sure buying processes are clear and fair, but they want to know if the paperwork is worth the effort or if it can be easier. If you’re involved in government contracts, this could affect how you report info until 2027.

Previous: 2025-05427 — Additions to the Entity List

The U.S. government just added 12 companies—11 in China and 1 in Taiwan—to a special watchlist called the Entity List. This means these companies face new export restrictions because they’re seen as a risk to U.S. security or policies. Starting now, businesses must get special permission to sell certain products to these entities, which could slow down deals and impact money flow.

Next: 2025-04905 — Amendment of Class E Airspace; Ahoskie, NC

The FAA fixed a small mistake about airspace rules near ECU Health Roanoke Chowan Heliport in Ahoskie, NC. They’re updating the start date for new GPS-based flight paths to June 12, 2025. Pilots and local air traffic will be affected, but no extra costs are involved.