'Revolutionary' FAR Shakeup Targets More Government Buying Paperwork
Published Date: 9/23/2026
Notice
Summary
The FAR Council is shaking things up with a big update to federal rules on government buying, focusing on parts 9, 27, and 47. This affects contractors and agencies by changing how they collect and handle paperwork, aiming to make it easier and clearer. They want your thoughts by November 23, 2026, to help reduce hassle and keep costs in check.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
FAR Part 27 relocates DFARS clauses and changes burden
The proposed rule would revise OMB Control No. 9000-0095 (FAR Part 27) and relocate DFARS provisions and clauses related to rights in technical data and computer software from DFARS into the FAR. The revisions list new estimated burdens: for the specific relocated items, 439 respondents, 13,634 total annual responses, and 54,386 total burden hours; and for FAR part 27 overall, 47,332 respondents/recordkeepers, 442,149 total annual responses, and 513,057 total burden hours.
FAR Part 47 paperwork requirements removed
The proposed rule would revise OMB Control No. 9000-0061 (FAR Part 47, Transportation Requirements) to remove certain information-collection requirements described in the proposed rule preamble. The revised annual public burden for this collection is reported as 12,656 respondents/recordkeepers, 259,516 total annual responses, and 17,661 total burden hours.
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