Overhauling the Federal Acquisition Regulation
Executive Summary: The federal procurement rulebook is being overhauled at lightning speed. In 2025, President Trump’s EO 14275 and OMB guidance launched a FAR overhaul, stripping non-statutory text and replacing it with streamlined guidance[1][2]. In practice, “model deviation” clauses were released for major FAR parts (Part 19 on small business and others) in late 2025[3][4], […]
GSA Cracks Down on Consulting Firms and Resellers Amid FAR Overhaul
In recent months, the General Services Administration (GSA) has been moving quickly on multiple fronts to tighten oversight of federal contracting – from refreshing major contract vehicles to scrutinizing the role of value-added resellers (VARs). These efforts signal a shift toward stricter control of how agencies purchase services and technology[1]. At the same time, a […]