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Last Call: “FAR CUI Rule” Draft Language Provides an Opportunity for Contractors to Weigh in by this Week - Crowell & Moring LLP

Detected July 22, 2026 · in Government Contracting (SAM/FAR)

The FAR CUI rule draft language is open for contractor comments this week. This rule will mandate controlled unclassified information (CUI) protections in federal contracts, impacting compliance requirements.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) space on July 22, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Critical. All federal contractors, especially those handling CUI, including small-business set-asides, 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: This week (exact date not specified; assume end of week).. 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 FAR Council released draft language for the CUI rule, which will require contractors to implement NIST SP 800-171 controls and flow down CUI requirements to subcontractors. Comments are due this week.

Who it affects

All federal contractors, especially those handling CUI, including small-business set-asides, defense contractors, GSA schedule holders, and federal grant recipients.

What you must do

Submit comments on the draft FAR CUI rule by the deadline to influence final rule language.

Deadline

This week (exact date not specified; assume end of week).

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi5wFBVV95cUxNcEkyQm95WDVjTlR1eDF2Vi1fUTZwVjNpTVBVeDRMYWhkRzlQUllXRV9uZWVMNWJYcm8zRWpudDg2cFdzeklkd01TLURsSldhUXJXdk8tYkhvUmxvX1FnQlZhVkZqQjZpVDIyS0NzOEZJR29SQmF3dVExLWszd0VKQkszTVd4M0NpYnhVeTdKeEh6WXQ0c3FueEdWVkU1SmNCSjJLVjk5Q0dwWjJTTkN2QlVYVU9qRC1xOU9DRzVFdURlano2NzNKM2ZxZUU2TUM1OFUzVXJzd3E3THl1eFJTT3UzTEh6OUk?oc=5

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