Cost Board Plans Meetings to Simplify Gov Contract Rules

2026-05511 — Increase of Monetary Thresholds and Other Matters Related to Cost Accounting Standards Program Requirements

The government wants to raise the money limits that decide which companies must follow special cost rules when working on federal contracts. This change mainly affects businesses dealing with big government projects, making it easier for smaller contracts to skip some paperwork. If you have thoughts, you’ve got until April 20, 2026, to speak up!

2026-05512 — Conformance of Cost Accounting Standards to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for CAS 407 Use of Standard Costs for Direct Material and Direct Labor

The government wants to update rules about how companies use standard costs for materials and labor to match regular accounting rules (GAAP). This affects businesses that work with federal contracts and could change how they report costs. Comments on these changes are open until April 20, 2026, so get ready to share your thoughts!

2026-04912 — Federal Acquisition Regulation: Trade Agreements Thresholds

Starting March 13, 2026, new dollar limits kick in for government contracts under trade agreements like the WTO and various Free Trade Agreements. If you’re a business working with the government, these updated thresholds tell you when certain trade rules apply, often meaning bigger contracts get special treatment. This change helps keep government buying fair and up-to-date with global trade rules.

2026-04913 — Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01; Small Entity Compliance Guide

Starting March 13, 2026, small businesses working with the government will see updated dollar limits for trade agreements. These changes affect when certain international trade rules kick in, making it easier to know when they apply. If you’re a small contractor, this update helps you understand new spending thresholds and plan your bids better—no surprises, just clearer rules!

2026-04911 — Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01; Introduction

The government just updated its big rulebook for buying stuff, called the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). These changes affect businesses that want to sell to the government, especially small companies, by adjusting trade agreement rules and making it easier to follow the rules. The new rules kick in soon, so sellers should get ready to save time and maybe money!

2026-03910 — Submission for OMB Review; Examination of Records by Comptroller General and Contract Audit

Contractors working with the government need to keep their records open for audits by the Comptroller General and contract auditors. The government is asking to extend the current rules that make sure these records stay available for review, with no big changes or extra costs. If you’re involved, you’ve got until March 30, 2026, to share your thoughts on this extension.

Previous: 2026-05510 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Operations Specifications, Part 129 Application

The FAA is renewing its approval to collect info from foreign airlines to make sure they can safely fly and communicate in U.S. airspace. This affects foreign air carriers who must keep their operations specs up to date. You can comment on this process until April 20, 2026, and there’s no new cost or big changes—just a smooth renewal to keep things flying safely.

Next: 2026-05514 — Establish Prices for 2026 United States Mint Numismatic Products

The United States Mint just set the prices for its 2026 special coin collections celebrating the country’s 250th birthday. Coin collectors and fans can grab the new Liberty Dime sets and bags priced at $40 and $54 starting this year. If you love cool coins, get ready to add these fresh treasures to your collection soon!