# 2026-19162: Feds propose revolutionary shakeup to procurement rules mess 2026-19162, Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Parts 8, 12, 13, 15, 38, 44, and 51, is a Federal Register proposed rule from Management and Budget Office, Federal Procurement Policy Office, Defense Department, General Services Administration, National Aeronautics and Space Administration published 2026-09-18, effective Interested parties should submit written comments to the Regulatory Secretariat Division at the address shown below on or before October 19, 2026, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-25). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19162 - As of: 2026-09-25 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Document number: 2026-19162 - Title: Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Parts 8, 12, 13, 15, 38, 44, and 51 - Type: Proposed Rule - Agencies: Management and Budget Office; Federal Procurement Policy Office; Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration - Citation: 91 FR 59406 - Published: 2026-09-18 - Effective: Interested parties should submit written comments to the Regulatory Secretariat Division at the address shown below on or before October 19, 2026, to be considered in the formation of the final rule. - Comments close: 2026-10-19 - Significant: no - Touches household money: yes - Regulation identifier numbers: 9000-AO88 - Last updated: 2026-09-25 ## In one line Feds propose revolutionary shakeup to procurement rules mess ## Summary The government is shaking up how it buys stuff by simplifying big rules that slowed things down and wasted money. This affects contractors, agencies, and taxpayers by cutting red tape in key buying steps, making deals faster and smarter. Comments on these changes are open until October 19, 2026, so get ready for a smoother, more efficient federal buying process soon! ## Abstract OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA (collectively referred to as the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council or FAR Council) are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Executive Order (E.O.) 14275, Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement. The E.O. directs the elimination of excessive acquisition regulations to stop the inefficient use of American taxpayer dollars. The FAR Council is issuing twelve proposed rules that collectively will streamline the FAR in its entirety. This rule proposes revisions to FAR parts 8, 12, 13, 15, 38, 44, 51, and 52. ## Effects PRIA read - Non‑statutory Rules Moved to Guidance: benefit, medium. The FAR Council will move many non‑statutory “how to” requirements out of the FAR into non‑regulatory guidance (for example, the new FAR Companion) under Executive Order 14275 and OMB Memorandum M‑25‑26. This change is intended to reduce rigid regulatory mandates and let contracting officers use di… - Use Existing Governmentwide Contracts First: mixed, medium. When a commercial product or service meets an agency's need and is available on a contract or blanket purchase agreement (BPA) awarded for Governmentwide use, agencies must use it if OFPP designates it a “required use” vehicle. If not required use, agencies must consider an OFPP “best in class” veh… - Contractors May Use Government Supply Sources More: benefit, medium. The rule proposes to allow agencies to authorize contractors to obtain supplies and services from Government supply sources under contracts other than sealed bidding and not limited to predominately cost‑reimbursement contracts. This broadens when contractors can use standardized Government pricing… - Higher Simplified‑Procedure Thresholds ($9M/$15M): benefit, high. For commercial products and services, the FAR would direct contracting officers to use simplified procedures for acquisitions valued up to $9,000,000, or up to $15,000,000 when supplies and services are to be used in certain specified emergencies or major disasters. The higher thresholds are embedd… - Negotiation‑Focused Rules for Competitive Awards: benefit, medium. Part 15 is revised to emphasize negotiation rather than formal discussions, to narrow the definition of a proposal “deficiency,” to expand the use of clarifications (including for adverse past performance), to permit acceptance of late proposals when in the Government's best interest, to allow cont… - Omnibus Commercial Certifications Removed: benefit, medium. The proposed rule would remove FAR 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications) and FAR 52.212-5 (omnibus clause) for commercial acquisitions, shifting the responsibility to the Government to prescribe which provisions and clauses apply. Agencies would need an individual or class deviation… ## 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 - [2026-20271](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-20271): Information Collection; Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 11 Requirements, 2026-10-02 - [2026-20270](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-20270): Information Collection; Presolicitation Notice and Response, 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 - [2026-19162 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/18/2026-19162/federal-acquisition-regulation-revolutionary-far-overhaul-parts-8-12-13-15-38-44-and-51) - [2026-19162 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-18/pdf/2026-19162.pdf) ## Related - [Previous: 2026-19160, Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Ov…](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19160) - [Next: 2026-19182, Coral, Coral Reefs, and Live/Hardbottom Habitats of the South Atlantic and the…](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19182) - [All Federal Register documents](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register) Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19162 (as of 2026-09-25).