# 2026-12807: Feds Promise Less Paperwork in Massive Contracting Overhaul

2026-12807, Information Collection; Paperwork Reduction Act Changes in FAR Case 2026-002, Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 6, 7, 10, 18, 26, 37, and 41, is a Federal Register notice from Management and Budget Office, Federal Procurement Policy Office, Defense Department, General Services Administration, National Aeronautics and Space Administration published 2026-06-25, effective The FAR Council will consider all comments received by August 24, 2026.; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-07-02).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12807
- As of: 2026-07-02
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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-12807
- Title: Information Collection; Paperwork Reduction Act Changes in FAR Case 2026-002, Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 6, 7, 10, 18, 26, 37, and 41
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Management and Budget Office; Federal Procurement Policy Office; Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Citation: 91 FR 38440
- Published: 2026-06-25
- Effective: The FAR Council will consider all comments received by August 24, 2026.
- Comments close: 2026-08-24
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-07-02

## In one line

Feds Promise Less Paperwork in Massive Contracting Overhaul

## Summary

The government is shaking up some key rules about how federal agencies collect information when buying goods and services. This overhaul affects contractors, agencies, and anyone involved in federal purchases, aiming to cut down paperwork and make things clearer and faster. Comments on these changes are open until August 24, 2026, so get ready to share your thoughts and help shape the future of federal buying!

## Abstract

OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA (collectively referred to as the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council or FAR Council) invite public comments on the Paperwork Reduction Act changes in FAR Case 2026-002, "Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 6, 7, 10, 18, 26, 37, and 41," specifically regarding changes to information collections due to the proposed rule. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 and OMB regulations, public comments are particularly invited on: the necessity of the collection of information for the proper performance of the functions of Federal Government acquisitions, including whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of the estimate of the burden of the collection of information; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

## Effects PRIA read

- Removal of FAR 52.207-3 Reporting: benefit, medium. The proposed rule would remove the reporting requirements under FAR 52.207-3 (Right of First Refusal of Employment) from OMB Control No. 9000-0082. The FAR Council estimates the revised annual reporting burden as 14,500 respondents, 14,500 total annual responses, and 14,500 total burden hours. If y…
- Overhaul Aims to Cut Procurement Paperwork: benefit, medium. The FAR Council is proposing a broad overhaul of FAR parts 6, 7, 10, 18, 26, 37, and 41 that the agencies say is intended to cut down paperwork and make federal buying clearer and faster. The notice says the changes affect contractors, agencies, and anyone involved in federal purchases and invites…

## Related documents

- [2026-19160](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19160): Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 16, 17, and 35, 2026-09-18
- [2026-20270](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-20270): Information Collection; Presolicitation Notice and Response, 2026-10-02
- [2026-20271](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-20271): Information Collection; Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 11 Requirements, 2026-10-02
- [2026-20128](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-20128): Submission for OMB Review; Preaward Survey Forms (Standard Forms 1403, 1404, 1405, 1406, 1407, and 1408), 2026-10-01
- [2026-20127](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-20127): Submission for OMB Review; Acquisition 360 Voluntary Survey, 2026-10-01
- [2026-20126](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-20126): Submission for OMB Review; Certain Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 28 Requirements, 2026-10-01

## Sources
- [2026-12807 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/25/2026-12807/information-collection-paperwork-reduction-act-changes-in-far-case-2026-002-revolutionary-federal)
- [2026-12807 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-25/pdf/2026-12807.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12807 (as of 2026-07-02).