DoD Fixes Tiny Date Error in College Contracting Rule

2026-05935 — Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software

The Department of Defense is renewing its paperwork rules about who owns technical data and software rights in defense contracts. This affects over 46,000 businesses that work with the DoD, requiring them to provide info about their software and data rights. Comments on these rules are open until April 27, 2026, and the paperwork takes about 1.6 hours per response.

2026-03870 — Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Performance-Based Payments-Representation (OMB Control Number 0750-0001)

The Department of Defense wants to keep collecting info from businesses about performance-based payments to make sure everything runs smoothly. This info collection, affecting about 438 companies, is up for a three-year extension with no big changes or extra costs. Comments on this plan are open until April 27, 2026, so now’s the time to speak up!

2025-17359 — Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Assessing Contractor Implementation of Cybersecurity Requirements (DFARS Case 2019-D041)

The Department of Defense is updating its rules to make sure contractors follow new cybersecurity standards called the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). This change affects companies working with the DoD and helps protect important defense information. Contractors should get ready to meet these new rules soon, which could impact how they do business and spend money on cybersecurity.

2026-00589 — Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software

The Department of Defense wants to keep collecting info from businesses about rights to technical data and software for three more years. They’re asking for your thoughts by March 16, 2026, to make sure this process is useful and not too much work. If you work with DoD contracts involving tech data or software, this affects you and helps keep things clear and fair.

2026-00544 — Information Collection Requirements; Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS); Cyber Incident Reporting and Cloud Computing

If you’re a business working with the Department of Defense, you need to report any cyber incidents and cloud computing issues quickly. This update reminds contractors about the rules and asks for public comments by January 14, 2026. Reporting helps keep defense info safe, and it usually takes less than half an hour per report.

2025-24283 — Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS); Quality Assurance

The Department of Defense is renewing its rules for collecting quality assurance info from businesses working on defense contracts. This affects over 60,000 companies who must keep detailed records and report safety issues quickly to help keep equipment safe. Comments on these rules are open until February 5, 2026, and the paperwork takes a lot of time—about 64 hours per response!

Previous: 2025-16493 — Airspace Designations; Incorporation by Reference

This update changes the official airspace rules by adding the latest FAA Order JO 7400.11K into the official record. Pilots, airlines, and air traffic controllers will see clearer, updated rules for different airspace zones and flight routes. These changes take effect right away and won’t cost anyone extra but will help keep the skies safe and organized.

Next: 2025-16539 — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Exchange of Flatfish in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area

The government is swapping some fishing quotas to make sure fishermen can catch the right amount of yellowfin sole in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands in 2025. This change helps keep fishing fair and sustainable for those who rely on these waters. If you’re involved in the fishing industry there, this update affects how much fish you can catch next year.