Proposed FAR Part 40 Rule: Consolidation of Supply Chain Security and Information Security Requirements and New Changes to the Rules - Inside Government Contracts
Proposed FAR Part 40 rule consolidates supply chain security and information security requirements, likely increasing compliance burdens for government contractors, especially small businesses.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) space on July 13, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Small business 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: Comment period typically 60 days after publication in Federal Register; effective date TBD after final rule.. 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
Proposed consolidation of supply chain security and information security requirements into a new FAR Part 40, potentially replacing or supplementing existing clauses like DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171.
Who it affects
Small business set-asides, defense contractors, GSA schedule holders, federal grant recipients
What you must do
Review proposed rule when published, assess current compliance gaps, and prepare to update policies and systems to meet new consolidated requirements.
Deadline
Comment period typically 60 days after publication in Federal Register; effective date TBD after final rule.
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