GovWin IQ: FAR Overhaul Prompts Compliance Uncertainty for Contractors, Says Sam Finnerty

The so-called “Revolutionary FAR Overhaul” (RFO), launched after the issue of Executive Order 14275 (Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement) in April 2025, is the most sweeping rewrite of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) in its 40-year history. The long-term intent of the RFO is to simplify and streamline federal procurement, but certain concerns raised by FAR legal experts raise the question if its rollout is actively generating compliance risk for contractors. . . . Rather than follow a traditional . . . Read More

The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul: What Government Contractors Need to Know

On May 6, 2025, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council)  published draft revisions to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as part of a sweeping, phased update known as the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO). The initial draft revisions—covering FAR Parts 1, 34, and 52—are now open for public comment through September 30, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST.  However, in a major break from traditional practice, federal agencies are being directed to begin immediate adoption of the draft text through FAR deviations. This . . . Read More

Resource Center: Executive Orders and FAR Overhaul

This resource center was created in response to a series of Executive Orders introduced by President Trump in 2025 and the overhaul of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) that will impact government contractors in terms of their compliance obligations, cost considerations, and enforcement risks. Here, you’ll find coverage of how these changes are reshaping the federal contracting landscape. Whether you’re navigating DEI limitations, workforce requirements, supply chain mandates, or funding restrictions, you’ll find practical insights to help your business stay . . . Read More

Warfighting at Warp Speed, Part 4: DFARS Overhaul

In November 2025, the Department of War (DOW) announced its blueprint for its Acquisition Overhaul, and savvy defense contractors took note of DOW’s plan to realign its processes with its goals— namely, accountability, speed, and industry investment . In concert with the broader Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), DOW is now implementing a sweeping rewrite of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). In this blog, we provide an overview of how the DFARS rollout will occur and some key insights on a few of the class . . . Read More

FAR Part 27 Overhaul: Key Changes to Intellectual Property in Federal Contracting

As part of the broader Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 27, which addresses patents, data, and copyrights was revised. While most changes were driven by the need for plain language, greater clarity, improved readability, and streamlined procedures, a few notable changes were introduced that will impact the treatment of intellectual property in federal government contracting. Special and Existing Works FAR Sections 27.405-1 and 27.405-2, which address special works and existing works, were revised. Notably, the prescriptions . . . Read More

FAR Part 19 Overhaul: What It Means for the 8(a) Program

On September 26, 2025, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Council released the FAR Part 19 model deviation text, significantly reorganizing the Part’s overall structure. The updated FAR Part 19 not only streamlines the layout to align with the acquisition lifecycle but also revises key rules governing set-aside contracts awarded under various small business programs. One of the most notable areas affected is the 8(a) Business Development Program. This blog provides a more detailed analysis of recent changes to the FAR . . . Read More

FAR Part 19 Overhaul: What It Means for Size Recertification, M&A, and Contract Eligibility

When the FAR Council issued its long-awaited rewrite of FAR Part 19 as part of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul, many in the government contracting community focused on headline issues like the preservation of the “Rule of Two” and the streamlining of small business policies. But tucked within the reorganization is one of the most impactful—and potentially disruptive—changes for contractors: the treatment of size recertification. While the new FAR attempts to simplify the rules by anchoring size status at the master contract level, it creates significant . . . Read More

Market Research Slimmed Down: How the FAR Part 10 Overhaul Impacts Government Contractors

The FAR Council’s “Revolutionary FAR Overhaul” has streamlined FAR Part 10, shifting from a prescriptive, statute-heavy approach to a leaner set of minimum requirements. While this promises faster procurements and greater agency flexibility, it also raises critical questions for small businesses and government contractors accustomed to predictable market-research triggers. In this blog, we break down what you need to know about the new FAR Part 10, which GSA has already adopted via a class deviation , effective May 22, 2025.   Background FAR . . . Read More