{
  "schemaVersion": 1,
  "asOf": "2026-11-02",
  "note": "Status of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), part by part. Phase one was model deviation text for every part, which agencies adopt by class deviation. Phase two is formal rulemaking: twelve proposed rules, published in sets. Proposed rules govern nothing; the codified FAR does, unless your agency has adopted a class deviation. Every rule below was checked against its Federal Register document on asOf. DoD deviation numbers are from the DPAP list on asOf.",
  "announcedRules": 12,
  "sources": [
    {
      "name": "Acquisition.gov — Revolutionary FAR Overhaul",
      "url": "https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul"
    },
    {
      "name": "DPAP — DFARS RFO class deviations",
      "url": "https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfars_far_overhaul_class_deviations.html"
    },
    {
      "name": "SBA Office of Advocacy — second set of RFO proposed rules (21 Sept 2026)",
      "url": "https://advocacy.sba.gov/2026/09/21/far-council-releases-second-set-of-proposed-rules-under-the-revolutionary-far-overhaul/"
    }
  ],
  "dodNote": "DPAP revises these in place: Part 40 is on Revision 3 (3 September 2026) and Part 45 on Revision 1 (9 September 2026). The number identifies the deviation; check the DPAP list for its current revision.",
  "part52": {
    "head": "Part 52 may be renumbered from end to end",
    "body": "Every proposed rule carries conforming changes to the Part 52 provisions and clauses it prescribes. Separately, the FAR Council says it is considering establishing a new subpart in Part 52 and relocating and renumbering all provisions and clauses under it, and asks for comments on the impact.",
    "soWhat": "If that happens, every clause matrix, template, CLM library and contract-writing system mapping in your office goes stale on one date. That is the comment to file if your shop would carry the cost.",
    "cite": "FAR Case 2026-006, Federal Register, 18 September 2026",
    "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/18/2026-19160/federal-acquisition-regulation-revolutionary-federal-acquisition-regulation-overhaul-parts-16-17-and"
  },
  "rules": [
    {
      "id": "2026-001",
      "set": 1,
      "parts": [
        1,
        2,
        4,
        33,
        39,
        40,
        53
      ],
      "published": "2026-06-23",
      "commentsClose": "2026-07-23",
      "frDoc": "2026-12559",
      "docket": "FAR-2026-0001",
      "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/23/2026-12559/federal-acquisition-regulation-revolutionary-federal-acquisition-regulation-overhaul-parts-1-2-4-33",
      "highlights": [
        "Moves the forms out of Part 53 into a new subpart 1.6, with the forms themselves kept on a website rather than changed by rulemaking.",
        "Merges five entity-identification provisions into a revised 52.204-7 or one new provision.",
        "Consolidates five security-prohibition provisions into one, and seven clauses into one.",
        "Sets CUI incident reporting at 72 hours from discovery."
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "2026-002",
      "set": 1,
      "parts": [
        6,
        7,
        10,
        18,
        26,
        37,
        41
      ],
      "published": "2026-06-23",
      "commentsClose": "2026-07-23",
      "frDoc": "2026-12560",
      "docket": "FAR-2026-0002",
      "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/23/2026-12560/federal-acquisition-regulation-revolutionary-federal-acquisition-regulation-overhaul-parts-6-7-10-18",
      "highlights": [
        "Moves market research from Part 10 into Part 7, as part of acquisition planning.",
        "Reserves Parts 10 and 18; emergency acquisition content moves to Part 26.",
        "Removes the A-76 public-private competition rules.",
        "Consolidates the Part 6 approval levels into a table."
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "2026-005",
      "set": 1,
      "parts": [
        5,
        24,
        29
      ],
      "published": "2026-06-23",
      "commentsClose": "2026-07-23",
      "frDoc": "2026-12561",
      "docket": "FAR-2026-0005",
      "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/23/2026-12561/federal-acquisition-regulation-revolutionary-federal-acquisition-regulation-overhaul-parts-5-24-and",
      "highlights": [
        "Reorganizes Part 5 into presolicitation, solicitation and award subparts.",
        "Raises the lower presolicitation-notice tier from $25,000 to $45,000.",
        "Raises the public announcement threshold for large awards from $4.5 million to $5.5 million, and makes the announcement permissive.",
        "Accepts a Government purchase or fleet card as evidence of tax exemption."
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "2026-007",
      "set": 1,
      "parts": [
        3,
        49
      ],
      "published": "2026-06-23",
      "commentsClose": "2026-07-23",
      "frDoc": "2026-12562",
      "docket": "FAR-2026-0007",
      "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/23/2026-12562/federal-acquisition-regulation-revolutionary-federal-acquisition-regulation-overhaul-parts-3-and-49",
      "highlights": [
        "Makes audit of termination settlement proposals risk-based rather than mandatory.",
        "Shortens the time to submit a settlement proposal from one year to 90 days, and inventory schedules from 120 days to 60.",
        "Requires a written justification before cancelling a contractor's proprietary markings."
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "2026-003",
      "set": 2,
      "parts": [
        8,
        12,
        13,
        15,
        38,
        44,
        51
      ],
      "published": "2026-09-18",
      "commentsClose": "2026-10-19",
      "frDoc": "2026-19162",
      "docket": "FAR-2026-0003",
      "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/18/2026-19162/federal-acquisition-regulation-revolutionary-far-overhaul-parts-8-12-13-15-38-44-and-51",
      "highlights": [
        "Moves the subpart 13.5 simplified procedures for commercial acquisitions into Part 12.",
        "Removes Part 38; GSA prescribes the Schedules program itself. Folds Part 51 into Part 8.",
        "Part 15: redefines a deficiency, allows clarifications at any time up to award, lets the CO accept a late proposal on a best-interest determination, and formalizes highest technically rated with a fair and reasonable price."
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "2026-006",
      "set": 2,
      "parts": [
        16,
        17,
        35
      ],
      "published": "2026-09-18",
      "commentsClose": "2026-10-19",
      "frDoc": "2026-19160",
      "docket": "FAR-2026-0006",
      "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/18/2026-19160/federal-acquisition-regulation-revolutionary-federal-acquisition-regulation-overhaul-parts-16-17-and",
      "highlights": [
        "Allows a contract type the FAR does not describe, if it is in the Government's best interest and not prohibited by statute.",
        "Requires a written justification for anything other than fixed-price.",
        "Treats fixed unit prices metered and billed on actual usage as firm-fixed-price.",
        "Adds on-ramp and off-ramp alternates to 52.216-22 for multiple-award contracts.",
        "Asks for comment on renumbering all of Part 52."
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "2026-010",
      "set": 2,
      "parts": [
        14,
        28,
        36
      ],
      "published": "2026-09-18",
      "commentsClose": "2026-10-19",
      "frDoc": "2026-19158",
      "docket": "FAR-2026-0010",
      "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/18/2026-19158/federal-acquisition-regulation-revolutionary-federal-acquisition-regulation-overhaul-parts-14-28-36",
      "highlights": [
        "Reorders Part 14 sealed bidding by the phase of the acquisition and removes outdated text such as facsimile bids.",
        "Removes non-statutory construction clauses, including Performance of Work by Contractor and Organization and Direction of the Work.",
        "Says in each prescription whether the provision or clause applies to commercial products and services."
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "2026-011",
      "set": 2,
      "parts": [
        9,
        27,
        47
      ],
      "published": "2026-09-18",
      "commentsClose": "2026-10-19",
      "frDoc": "2026-19159",
      "docket": "FAR-2026-0011",
      "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/18/2026-19159/federal-acquisition-regulation-revolutionary-federal-acquisition-regulation-overhaul-parts-9-27-and",
      "highlights": [
        "Removes subpart 9.6, Contractor Team Arrangements, and subpart 9.7, Defense Production Pools and R&D Pools.",
        "Splits the Part 27 technical data coverage into commercial and other-than-commercial subparts.",
        "Deletes Part 47 transportation clauses not required by statute or executive order."
      ]
    }
  ],
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    {
      "no": 1,
      "name": "Federal Acquisition Regulations System",
      "dod": "2026-O0002"
    },
    {
      "no": 2,
      "name": "Definitions",
      "dod": null
    },
    {
      "no": 3,
      "name": "Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest",
      "dod": "2026-O0031"
    },
    {
      "no": 4,
      "name": "Administrative and Information Matters",
      "dod": "2026-O0043"
    },
    {
      "no": 5,
      "name": "Publicizing Contract Actions",
      "dod": "2026-O0003"
    },
    {
      "no": 6,
      "name": "Competition Requirements",
      "dod": "2026-O0017"
    },
    {
      "no": 7,
      "name": "Acquisition Planning",
      "dod": "2026-O0020"
    },
    {
      "no": 8,
      "name": "Required Sources of Supplies and Services",
      "dod": "2026-O0049"
    },
    {
      "no": 9,
      "name": "Contractor Qualifications",
      "dod": "2026-O0042"
    },
    {
      "no": 10,
      "name": "Market Research",
      "dod": "2026-O0021",
      "fate": "Reserved; market research moves into Part 7"
    },
    {
      "no": 11,
      "name": "Describing Agency Needs",
      "dod": "2026-O0013"
    },
    {
      "no": 12,
      "name": "Commercial Products and Commercial Services",
      "dod": "2026-O0028",
      "fate": "Takes in the subpart 13.5 simplified procedures"
    },
    {
      "no": 13,
      "name": "Simplified Acquisition Procedures",
      "dod": "2026-O0029",
      "fate": "Subpart 13.5 moves to Part 12"
    },
    {
      "no": 14,
      "name": "Sealed Bidding",
      "dod": "2026-O0012"
    },
    {
      "no": 15,
      "name": "Contracting by Negotiation",
      "dod": "2026-O0048"
    },
    {
      "no": 16,
      "name": "Types of Contracts",
      "dod": "2026-O0045"
    },
    {
      "no": 17,
      "name": "Special Contracting Methods",
      "dod": "2026-O0027"
    },
    {
      "no": 18,
      "name": "Emergency Acquisitions",
      "dod": "2026-O0004",
      "fate": "Reserved; content moves to Part 26"
    },
    {
      "no": 19,
      "name": "Small Business Programs",
      "dod": "2026-O0037"
    },
    {
      "no": 20,
      "name": "Reserved",
      "reserved": true
    },
    {
      "no": 21,
      "name": "Reserved",
      "reserved": true
    },
    {
      "no": 22,
      "name": "Application of Labor Laws",
      "dod": "2026-O0040"
    },
    {
      "no": 23,
      "name": "Environment, Sustainability and Drug-Free Workplace",
      "dod": "2026-O0018"
    },
    {
      "no": 24,
      "name": "Privacy and Freedom of Information",
      "dod": "2026-O0009"
    },
    {
      "no": 25,
      "name": "Foreign Acquisition",
      "dod": "2026-O0041"
    },
    {
      "no": 26,
      "name": "Other Socioeconomic Programs",
      "dod": "2026-O0008"
    },
    {
      "no": 27,
      "name": "Patents, Data, and Copyrights",
      "dod": "2026-O0036"
    },
    {
      "no": 28,
      "name": "Bonds and Insurance",
      "dod": "2026-O0005"
    },
    {
      "no": 29,
      "name": "Taxes",
      "dod": "2026-O0007"
    },
    {
      "no": 30,
      "name": "Cost Accounting Standards Administration",
      "dod": "2026-O0006"
    },
    {
      "no": 31,
      "name": "Contract Cost Principles and Procedures",
      "dod": "2026-O0032"
    },
    {
      "no": 32,
      "name": "Contract Financing",
      "dod": "2026-O0022"
    },
    {
      "no": 33,
      "name": "Protests, Disputes, and Appeals",
      "dod": "2026-O0026"
    },
    {
      "no": 34,
      "name": "Major System Acquisition",
      "dod": "2026-O0011"
    },
    {
      "no": 35,
      "name": "Research and Development Contracting",
      "dod": "2026-O0014"
    },
    {
      "no": 36,
      "name": "Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts",
      "dod": "2026-O0019"
    },
    {
      "no": 37,
      "name": "Service Contracting",
      "dod": "2026-O0023"
    },
    {
      "no": 38,
      "name": "Federal Supply Schedule Contracting",
      "dod": null,
      "fate": "Removed; GSA prescribes the Schedules program"
    },
    {
      "no": 39,
      "name": "Acquisition of Information Technology",
      "dod": "2026-O0024"
    },
    {
      "no": 40,
      "name": "Information Security and Supply Chain Security",
      "dod": "2026-O0025"
    },
    {
      "no": 41,
      "name": "Acquisition of Utility Services",
      "dod": "2026-O0039"
    },
    {
      "no": 42,
      "name": "Contract Administration and Audit Services",
      "dod": "2026-O0050"
    },
    {
      "no": 43,
      "name": "Contract Modifications",
      "dod": "2026-O0034"
    },
    {
      "no": 44,
      "name": "Subcontracting Policies and Procedures",
      "dod": "2026-O0015"
    },
    {
      "no": 45,
      "name": "Government Property",
      "dod": "2026-O0046"
    },
    {
      "no": 46,
      "name": "Quality Assurance",
      "dod": "2026-O0035"
    },
    {
      "no": 47,
      "name": "Transportation",
      "dod": "2026-O0047"
    },
    {
      "no": 48,
      "name": "Value Engineering",
      "dod": "2026-O0016"
    },
    {
      "no": 49,
      "name": "Termination of Contracts",
      "dod": "2026-O0010"
    },
    {
      "no": 50,
      "name": "Extraordinary Contractual Actions and the SAFETY Act",
      "dod": "2026-O0030"
    },
    {
      "no": 51,
      "name": "Use of Government Sources by Contractors",
      "dod": null,
      "fate": "Folded into Part 8"
    },
    {
      "no": 52,
      "name": "Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses",
      "dod": "2026-O0038",
      "fate": "Conforming changes in every rule; full renumbering under consideration"
    },
    {
      "no": 53,
      "name": "Forms",
      "dod": null,
      "fate": "Moves to subpart 1.6; forms kept on a website"
    }
  ]
}