Revolutionary FAR Overhaul: FAR Council Proposes Streamlined Public Notice Requirements Under FAR Part 5 - The National Law Review
FAR Council proposes streamlined public notice requirements under FAR Part 5, reducing notice periods and simplifying posting rules for certain acquisitions.
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What changed
Proposed rule reduces public notice period from 30 days to 15 days for certain acquisitions and simplifies content requirements for notices posted on SAM.gov.
Who it affects
Small businesses, defense contractors, GSA schedule holders, federal grant recipients
What you must do
Review proposed rule and submit comments by the deadline if desired; no immediate action required until final rule is published.
Deadline
Comment period ends 60 days after publication in Federal Register (not yet published).
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