FARFinal Rule

Federal Acquisition Regulation: Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06; Introduction

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Summary

This regulation updates the federal rules that govern how the U.S. government buys goods and services from private companies. These rules affect how taxpayer money is spent and help ensure that government contracts are awarded fairly and efficiently.

Key Points

  • 1Updates the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), which is the main rulebook for how federal agencies purchase everything from office supplies to major equipment and services
  • 2Applies to all federal agencies and the private companies that bid for government contracts, affecting billions of dollars in annual government spending
  • 3This particular update (Circular 2025-06) introduces new or modified requirements that federal contractors and government procurement offices must follow
  • 4Changes may include new standards for competition, contractor qualifications, pricing requirements, or other buying procedures
  • 5Contractors and federal agencies need to understand and comply with these updated rules when they bid for, award, and manage government contracts

Key Dates

Published

August 27, 2025

This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.

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