The FAR Council’s June 23, 2026, proposed rules begin implementing the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul, with comments due July 23, 2026. Government contractors should evaluate how streamlined FAR text, revised clauses, security requirements, acquisition planning changes, and termination timelines may affect contract administration and compliance.
Topics: Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, DFARS Business Systems, Government Regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cybersecurity
Two new Executive Orders signal increased federal action around quantum innovation and post-quantum cryptography. For government contractors and new entrants, participation in these initiatives will require careful attention to funding structures, FAR changes, NIST requirements, and compliance expectations.
Topics: Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, DFARS Business Systems, Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR), Government Regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cybersecurity, Commercial Determination, Manufacturing Operations Consulting
OMB’s new guidance directs agencies to expand commercial acquisitions and justify non-commercial awards. Government contractors may see closer review of commerciality, pricing, option periods, and cost-reimbursement contracts, making support for market research and contract decisions more important.
Topics: Proposal Cost Volume Development & Pricing, Small Business Compliance, Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, DFARS Business Systems, DCAA Audit Support, Government Regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Material Management & Accounting System (MMAS), Cybersecurity, Commercial Determination, Manufacturing Operations Consulting
The FY 2026 NDAA, Section 1807, directs DoD to maintain Project Spectrum, a no-cost online platform offering cybersecurity training, tools, and resources for small and medium-sized government contractors. Originally launched in 2019, the platform supports CMMC compliance and is available to any company pursuing DoD work, regardless of current contract status.
Topics: Small Business Compliance, Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, DFARS Business Systems, Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR), Government Regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Material Management & Accounting System (MMAS), Cybersecurity, Commercial Determination, Manufacturing Operations Consulting
Recent DFARS class deviations associated with the FAR and DFARS overhaul reorganized several cybersecurity clauses, leading to confusion about government contractor self-assessment requirements. Although certain DFARS provisions were removed or renumbered, government contractors handling Federal Contract Information (FCI) must still conduct CMMC Level 1 self-assessments and post results in Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS).
Topics: Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, Government Regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cybersecurity, Manufacturing Operations Consulting
Deltek will retire certain Costpoint authentication methods effective July 30, 2026. Users in affected cloud environments who do not transition to approved login methods may lose system access. Contractors should evaluate current configurations, coordinate with IT, and plan timely updates to avoid operational disruption and potential compliance impacts.
Topics: Accounting System Compliance, Deltek Costpoint, Cybersecurity
On December 5, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) reported another settlement under the False Claims Act (FCA) related to cybersecurity. Swiss Automation agreed to pay $421,234 to the Government as a result of failing to provide adequate cybersecurity controls for drawings of parts supplied to Department of Defense (DoD) prime contractors. The qui tam suit under the False Claims Act (FCA) was brought forward by a whistleblower, not an Information Technology (IT) employee, but a Quality Control Manager of the company. The whistleblower received $65,291.
Topics: Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, DFARS Business Systems, Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR), Government Regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Material Management & Accounting System (MMAS), Cybersecurity, Commercial Determination
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The Department of Defense (DoD) issued a final rule on September 10, 2025, amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to incorporate the requirements of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) for FAR-based contracts and subcontracts, effective November 10, 2025.
Topics: Small Business Compliance, Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, DFARS Business Systems, Government Regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cybersecurity, Grants & Cooperative Agreements (2 CFR 200)
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Department of Defense (DoD) issued a final rule on September 10, 2025, amending Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), incorporating contractual requirements under the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2020 to enhance cybersecurity for the US defense industrial base. The final rule is effective November 10, 2025.
Topics: Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, DFARS Business Systems, Government Regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cybersecurity
The Department of Justice (DOJ) implemented an initiative to pursue cybersecurity fraud in 2021 (see our article on DOJ Initiative on Cyber Security Incident Reporting), and it is apparently working.
Topics: Litigation Consulting Support, Government Regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cybersecurity