Which Rules Survive the FAR Rewrite (FAR 2.0)?

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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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Trump’s First Month: What is Taking Shape in Government Contracts?

President Trump’s second term has been defined by significant policy shifts and a realignment of federal spending, which have had knock-on effects for the Government Contracts community. This article summarizes key executive orders (“EOs”) from the Trump Administration that contractors should consider when reviewing current contracts and when bidding for future procurements. We also envision…

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