Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01; Introduction
FAC 2026-01 introduces updates to the FAR, including new cybersecurity requirements and changes to small business set-aside procedures. Affected businesses must review and update compliance practices.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) space on July 14, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Small businesses with set-asides, defense contractors, GSA schedule holders, federal grant recipients should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Effective 30 days after publication (April 12, 2026); immediate review recommended. 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
New cybersecurity clauses (e.g., CMMC alignment) and revised set-aside eligibility criteria
Who it affects
Small businesses with set-asides, defense contractors, GSA schedule holders, federal grant recipients
What you must do
Review updated FAR clauses and adjust internal compliance programs; update SAM.gov representations
Deadline
Effective 30 days after publication (April 12, 2026); immediate review recommended
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