GSA Continues Tracking Contractor Transactional Data

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.

2026-16678, Submission for OMB Review; Contract Financing

The government is asking for approval to keep collecting info from contractors about how they want to get paid during contracts. This affects companies working with the government, who must share details about payment schedules and amounts. Comments are open until September 14, 2026, so now’s the time to speak up if you have thoughts!

2026-16677, Submission for OMB Review; Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds

The government is asking to keep collecting info from subcontractors who want to see payment bonds before working on federal construction projects. This helps protect everyone by making sure payments are secure. If you’re a subcontractor or supplier, you might need to request these bonds soon, and comments on this process are open until September 14, 2026.

2026-16612, Regulatory Agenda

This agenda provides summary descriptions of regulations being developed by the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council in compliance with Executive Order 12866 "Regulatory Planning and Review, as reaffirmed and amended in Executive Order 13563, "Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review." This agenda is being published to allow interested people an opportunity to participate in the rulemaking process. Additionally, members of the public can track the progress of any open and pending Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rule via the "Open FAR Cases" report, which is publicly available at https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/ dars/farcasestatus.html. The Regulatory Secretariat Division has attempted to list all regulations pending at the time of publication, except for minor and routine or repetitive actions; however, unanticipated requirements may result in the issuance of regulations that are not included in this agenda. There is no legal significance to the omission of an item from this listing. Also, the dates shown for the steps of each action are estimated and are not commitments to act on or by the dates shown. Published proposed rules may be reviewed in their entirety at the Government's rulemaking website at https://www.regulations.gov.

Previous: 2025-23082, Submission for OMB Review; General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation; Federal Supply Schedule Pricing Disclosures and Sales Reporting

The General Services Administration (GSA) is asking to keep collecting info from companies that sell products through its Federal Supply Schedule. These sellers must share pricing and sales details to keep things fair and clear. If you’re a contractor, get ready to keep reporting as usual, with comments due by January 16, 2026—no big cost changes, just a smooth extension!

Next: 2025-23084, Submission for OMB Review; General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation; Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc)

The General Services Administration (GSA) is asking for public feedback on extending a rule that helps manage construction projects where the builder also acts as the project manager (called Construction Manager as Constructor or CMc). This update affects contractors and government staff by keeping a smooth process for pricing and settling construction contracts. Comments are due by January 16, 2026, and the paperwork takes about 400 hours and $33,300 a year to handle.