# 2026-19444: 'Revolutionary' FAR Shakeup Targets More Government Buying Paperwork

2026-19444, Information Collection; Paperwork Reduction Act Changes in FAR Case 2026-011, Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 9, 27, and 47, 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 2026-09-23, effective The FAR Council will consider all comments received by November 23, 2026.; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-30).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19444
- As of: 2026-09-30
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-19444
- Title: Information Collection; Paperwork Reduction Act Changes in FAR Case 2026-011, Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 9, 27, and 47
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Management and Budget Office; Federal Procurement Policy Office; Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Citation: 91 FR 60420
- Published: 2026-09-23
- Effective: The FAR Council will consider all comments received by November 23, 2026.
- Comments close: 2026-11-23
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-09-30

## In one line

'Revolutionary' FAR Shakeup Targets More Government Buying Paperwork

## 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.

## 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 2026-011, "Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 9, 27, and 47," 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

- FAR Part 47 paperwork requirements removed: benefit, low. 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, 25…
- FAR Part 27 relocates DFARS clauses and changes burden: cost, high. 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 tot…

## 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
- [2026-20127](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-20127): Submission for OMB Review; Acquisition 360 Voluntary Survey, 2026-10-01
- [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
- [2026-20126](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-20126): Submission for OMB Review; Certain Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 28 Requirements, 2026-10-01

## Sources
- [2026-19444 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/23/2026-19444/information-collection-paperwork-reduction-act-changes-in-far-case-2026-011-revolutionary-federal)
- [2026-19444 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-23/pdf/2026-19444.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19444 (as of 2026-09-30).