Contractors Beware: New Federal Buying Rules Drop with FAC 2025-05
Published Date: 8/7/2025
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Summary
Hey contractors and government buyers! The latest Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-05 updates some buying rules to make things clearer and fairer for everyone involved. These changes kick in soon and could affect how contracts are handled and money is spent, so keep an eye out and get ready to roll with the new flow!
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FAR Buying Rules Updated
If you are a contractor or self-employed business that sells to the federal government, Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-05 updates Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) buying rules. The changes are intended to make procurement procedures clearer and fairer and could affect how contracts are handled and how money is spent.
Small Entity Compliance Guide Follows
A Small Entity Compliance Guide (SECG) accompanies FAC 2025-05 and follows this Federal Acquisition Circular. If you are a small business that contracts with the federal government, the SECG is intended to help you understand and comply with the updated FAR requirements.
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