FAR | Acquisition.GOV
FAR update effective 03/13/2026 (FAC 2026-01) introduces new compliance requirements for government contractors, including potential changes to cybersecurity clauses and small business set-aside rules.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) space on July 5, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. All federal contractors, especially small businesses, defense contractors, GSA schedule holders, and federal grant recipients. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: 03/13/2026 (effective date); immediate action recommended for ongoing contracts.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
FAC 2026-01 updates the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), likely incorporating new cybersecurity standards (e.g., CMMC 2.0) and revised small business set-aside procedures.
Who it affects
All federal contractors, especially small businesses, defense contractors, GSA schedule holders, and federal grant recipients.
What you must do
Review the full FAC 2026-01 text on Acquisition.gov, update internal compliance policies, and ensure contracts awarded after 03/13/2026 include updated clauses.
Deadline
03/13/2026 (effective date); immediate action recommended for ongoing contracts.
Source: https://www.acquisition.gov/far
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