Increase of Monetary Thresholds and Other Matters Related to Cost Accounting Standards Program Requirements
The Federal Register notice increases monetary thresholds for Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) program requirements, affecting which contracts are subject to CAS and the associated disclosure and administration obligations.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) space on August 31, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Federal contractors, including small-business set-asides, defense contractors, GSA schedule holders, and federal grant recipients, that receive CAS-covered contracts. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: The effective date is not specified in the excerpt; check the full Federal Register notice for the effective date.. 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
The monetary thresholds for CAS applicability have been increased, meaning some contracts previously subject to CAS may no longer be, and new contracts may fall below the threshold.
Who it affects
Federal contractors, including small-business set-asides, defense contractors, GSA schedule holders, and federal grant recipients, that receive CAS-covered contracts.
What you must do
Review current and upcoming federal contracts to determine if they meet the new CAS thresholds; adjust compliance procedures accordingly.
Deadline
The effective date is not specified in the excerpt; check the full Federal Register notice for the effective date.
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