Proposed Rule 21 Jul 2025 federal acquisition regulation, government contracts, government procurement, procurement, business compliance, environmental policy, plastic straws

🌍Proposed Rule on Ending Procurement of Paper Straws

OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA, collectively referred to as the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council), are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to ensure agencies procure straws with the strength and durability of plastic in accordance with the National Strategy to End the Use of Paper Straws.

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Proposed Rule 18 Jul 2025 government contracting, government procurement, procurement, department of defense, dfars, defense acquisition regulations

❌Withdrawal of Proposed DFARS Rule for 8(a) Program

DoD is withdrawing the proposed rule to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) for the case titled: 8(a) Program (DFARS Case 2024-D025). Accordingly, this proposed rule is withdrawn, and the DFARS case is closed.

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Notice 17 Jul 2025 regulation, small business, procurement, disability, federal contracts, nonprofit, u.s. abilityone commission

🛠️Federal Procurement List Update

This action adds product(s) to the Procurement List that will be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and deletes product(s) and service(s) from the Procurement List previously furnished by such agencies.

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Notice 15 Jul 2025 regulations, procurement, gsa, federal supply schedule, modifications

📄GSA Acquisition Regulation Modifications Impact on Businesses

Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Regulatory Secretariat Division will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension to the information collection requirement regarding the Modifications (Federal Supply Schedule) clause.

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Notice 11 Jul 2025 procurement, pharmaceuticals, trade agreements, customs, us government, country of origin

💊Final Determination on Pirfenidone Tablets' Country of Origin

This document provides notice that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a final determination concerning the country of origin of pirfenidone tablets. Based upon the facts presented, CBP has concluded that the pirfenidone tablets would be the product of a foreign country or instrumentality designated pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 2511(b).

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Notice 10 Jul 2025 government contracts, procurement, federal agencies, services, nonprofit

📝Updates on Procurement List

This action adds service(s) to the Procurement List that will be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and deletes product(s) and service(s) from the Procurement List previously furnished by such agencies.

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Notice 10 Jul 2025 compliance, procurement, government, employment, federal contracts, nonprofits

📝Proposed Additions to Federal Procurement List for Nonprofits

The Committee is proposing to add product(s) and service(s) to the Procurement List that will be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities.

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Notice 3 Jul 2025 procurement, supply chain, federal government, nonprofit, disability services

🗃️Notice on Deletions from the Procurement List by Federal Agency

This action deletes product(s) and service(s) from the Procurement List that were furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities.

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Notice 3 Jul 2025 compliance, regulation, procurement, federal contracting, change order accounting

📑Change Order Accounting Regulation; Implications for Contractors

Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Regulatory Secretariat Division has submitted to OMB a request to review and approve an extension and revision of a previously approved information collection requirement regarding change order accounting and notification of changes.

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Notice 3 Jul 2025 compliance, government contracts, federal regulations, procurement, commercial acquisitions

📝OMB Review Notice for Commercial Acquisitions and Compliance

Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Regulatory Secretariat Division has submitted to OMB a request to review and approve an extension of a previously approved information collection requirement regarding commercial acquisitions.

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