FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation)
When the Clock Runs Out Before the Rules Do
By Marcos Gonzalez and Risheek Priyadarshi | September 22, 2026 If you want to see how a federal agency behaves when it is short on both time and people, pay close attention to what happens this September. Government contracts has its busy season like any other industry, and this year, that season is unfolding on…
Read MoreNavigating Cost Adjustments Post-Government Shutdown
The recent 43-day government shutdown has left federal contractors facing increased costs. This analysis outlines five key things contractors must know to recover these expenses, including which FAR clauses apply to your contract, whether you can recover profit, and the strict 20-day and 30-day notice deadlines for filing a claim. Learn how to navigate “constructive acceleration” claims and avoid common pitfalls like signing “no cost” waivers to protect your right to an equitable adjustment.
Read MoreRevolutionary FAR Overhaul Guide – Emergency Acquisition (Part 18)
The Trump Administration’s Executive Order 14275 revised the FAR on June 12, 2025, focusing on Emergency Acquisitions under FAR Part 18. While the changes are mostly stylistic, they consolidate guidance into an “Emergency Procurement List.” Contractors should be aware of these updates and reach out to GovSpring for assistance regarding future contracts.
Read MoreRevolutionary FAR Overhaul Guide – Part 1
On April 15, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14275, initiating significant revisions to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 1, aiming to simplify procurement processes and encourage innovation. Key changes include structural reductions, philosophical shifts favoring commercial products, and a new regulatory sunset provision, challenging traditional compliance measures.
Read MoreMarket Research Obligations: Looking Beyond FAR Part 10 Revisions
The federal procurement landscape is evolving, with significant FAR changes aimed at reducing complexity. The rewrite, driven by Executive Order 14275, emphasizes statutory roots and organizes non-statutory content into “buying guides.” Market research, pivotal for compliance and procurement planning, spans various FAR parts, requiring a comprehensive understanding of these obligations.
Read MoreFederal Contractor Guide: Addressing Tariff Impacts in Fixed-Price Contracts
New tariffs under President Trump’s America First Trade Policy are creating significant cost and supply unpredictability for federal contractors. This article outlines these impacts and explores recovery strategies under fixed-price contracts to navigate these economic pressures. Questions about any cases discussed below? Contact the managing partner at marcos@govspringlegal.com or at (202) 609-7501, and follow GovSpring Legal on LinkedIn for regulatory…
Read MoreWhich Rules Survive the FAR Rewrite (FAR 2.0)?
On April 15, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order (“EO”) 14275 titled Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement (“FAR EO”), confirming rumors throughout early April that a rewrite of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) was under way. In an earlier article, we wrote about seismic changes in policy and reductions in federal contract and grant…
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