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Federal Acquisition Regulation: Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06; Small Entity Compliance Guide

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Summary

This federal rule updates how the government buys goods and services from small businesses, making it easier for small companies to understand and follow the rules when bidding for federal contracts. The changes are designed to reduce paperwork and confusion so more small businesses can compete for government work.

Key Points

  • 1The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) was updated with new rules to help small businesses better understand federal contracting requirements
  • 2Small companies now have a simpler guide (compliance guide) explaining what they need to do to bid on and win government contracts
  • 3The changes aim to reduce unnecessary paperwork and complexity that often discourages small businesses from pursuing federal work
  • 4These rules apply to any small business interested in selling products or services to federal agencies like the military, EPA, or other government departments
  • 5The regulation went into effect in August 2025 and sets new standards for how federal agencies must treat small business contractors

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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