[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 181 (Monday, September 22, 2025)]
[Proposed Rules]
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[FR Doc No: 2025-18316]
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Vol. 90
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Part XVII
Office of Management and Budget
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
Office of Federal Procurement Policy
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
48 CFR Ch. 1
Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
AGENCY: Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP), Office of
Management and Budget; Department of Defense (DoD); General Services
Administration (GSA); and National Aeronautics and Space Administration
(NASA).
ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.
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SUMMARY: This agenda provides summary descriptions of regulations being
developed by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council in compliance with Executive Order
12866 ``Regulatory Planning and Review, as reaffirmed and amended in
Executive Order 13563, ``Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review,''
and Executive Order 14192, Unleashing Prosperity Through
Deregulation.''
This agenda is being published to allow interested people an
opportunity to participate in the rulemaking process. Additionally,
members of the public can track the progress of any open and pending
FAR rule via the ``Open FAR Cases'' report, which is publicly available
at https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/far_case_status.html.
The Regulatory Secretariat Division has attempted to list all
regulations pending at the time of publication, except for minor and
routine or repetitive actions; however, unanticipated requirements may
result in the issuance of regulations that are not included in this
agenda. There is no legal significance to the omission of an item from
this listing. Also, the dates shown for the steps of each action are
estimated and are not commitments to act on or by the dates shown.
Published proposed rules may be reviewed in their entirety at the
Government's rulemaking website at https://www.regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William Clark, Director, Office of
Government-wide Acquisition Policy, 1800 F Street NW, 2nd Floor,
Washington, DC 20405-0001, 202-219-1813 or by email at
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA, under their
several statutory authorities, jointly issue and maintain the FAR
through periodic issuance of changes published in the Federal Register
and produced electronically as Federal Acquisition Circulars (FACs).
The electronic version of the FAR, including changes, can be
accessed on the FAR website at https://www.acquisition.gov/far.
William F. Clark,
Director, Office of Government-wide Acquisition Policy, Office of
Acquisition Policy, Office of Government-wide Policy.
DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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183....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO49
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2023-002, Supply
Chain Software Security.
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DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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184....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN56
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-016, Controlled
Unclassified Information
(CUI).
185....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN83
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-017,
Prohibition on Certain
Telecommunications and
Video Surveillance
Services or Equipment.
186....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN92
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-009,
Prohibition on
Contracting With Entities
Using Certain
Telecommunications and
Video Surveillance
Services or Equipment.
187....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO13
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2020-011,
Implementation of Federal
Acquisition Supply Chain
Security Act (FASCSA)
Orders.
188....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO34
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-017, Cyber
Threat and Incident
Reporting and Information
Sharing.
189....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO54
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2023-006, Preventing
Organizational Conflicts
of Interest in Federal
Acquisition.
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DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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190....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO32
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-015, Disclosure
of Greenhouse Gas
Emissions and Climate-
Related Financial Risk.
191....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO69
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2023-021, Pay Equity
and Transparency in
Federal Contracting.
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Department of Defense/ General Services
Administration/National Aeronautics and Proposed Rule Stage
Space Administration (FAR)
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183. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR); FAR CASE 2023-002, SUPPLY
CHAIN SOFTWARE SECURITY [9000-AO49]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch.
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: This rule will require Federal agencies to only use
software that complies with secure software development practices.
Software producers will be required to comply and attest to complying
with certain secure software development requirements by completing a
common form. This rule is being issued in accordance with section 4(n)
and 4(k) of the Executive Order 14028 titled ``Improving the Nation's
Cybersecurity'' and Office of Management and Budget Memorandums 22-18
and 23-16.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 06/00/26
NPRM Comment Period End............. 08/00/26
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: FAR Policy, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW,
Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 969-4075
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 9000-AO49
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Department of Defense/ General Services
Administration/National Aeronautics and Final Rule Stage
Space Administration (FAR)
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184. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR); FAR CASE 2017-016,
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION (CUI) [9000-AN56]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch.
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113; 41 U.S.C.
1121(b)
Abstract: This rule will apply the controlled unclassified
information (CUI) program requirements in Federal contracts in a
uniform manner to protect CUI. This rule is one element of a larger
strategy to improve the Government's efforts to identify, deter,
protect against, detect, and respond to increasing sophisticated threat
actions targeting Federal contractors. This rule is being issued in
accordance with the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
regulations implementing the CUI program per Executive Order 13556
issued November 4, 2010, as implemented in NARA's implementing
regulations. The FAR Council received public comments on the proposed
rule published in January 2025, which are being considered in
development of the final rule.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 01/15/25 90 FR 4278
NPRM Comment Period End............. 03/17/25 .......................
Final Rule.......................... 12/00/25 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: FAR Policy, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW,
Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 969-4075
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 9000-AN56
185. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR); FAR CASE 2018-017,
PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE
SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT [9000-AN83]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch.
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113; 41 U.S.C.
1121(b)
Abstract: This rule will finalize an interim rule that prohibits
the Government from procuring covered telecommunications equipment and
services from Huawei Technologies Company, ZTE Corporation, Hytera
Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Technology Company, or Dahua
Technology Company, to include any subsidiaries or affiliates. The FAR
provisions require that an offeror represent at an entity level in SAM,
and if applicable on an offer-by-offer basis, if the offeror will or
will not provide any covered telecommunications equipment or services
to the Government. If an offeror responds in an offer that it will
provide covered telecommunications, the offeror will need to provide
additional disclosures. This FAR rule protects U.S. networks against
cyber activities conducted through Chinese Government-supported
telecommunications equipment and services. This rule is being issued in
accordance with section 889 (a)(1)(A) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019. Paragraph (a)(1)(B) of section
889 is being implemented separately through FAR Case 2019-009. The FAR
Council received public comments in response to the interim rules
published in August and December of 2019, which are being considered in
the development of the final rule.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule.................. 08/13/19 84 FR 40216
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 10/15/19
End.
Interim Final Rule.................. 12/13/19 84 FR 68314
Interim Final Rule Effective........ 12/13/19
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 02/11/20
End.
Final Rule.......................... 05/00/26
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: FAR Policy, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW,
Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 969-4075
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 9000-AN83
186. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR); FAR CASE 2019-009,
PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES USING CERTAIN
TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT [9000-
AN92]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch.
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113; 41 U.S.C.
1121(b)
Abstract: This rule will finalize an interim rule that prohibits
the Government from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a
contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service
that uses covered telecommunications equipment and services from Huawei
Technologies Company, ZTE Corporation, Hytera Communications
Corporation, Hangzhou Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company,
to include any subsidiaries or affiliates. This FAR rule protects U.S.
networks against cyber activities conducted through Chinese Government-
supported telecommunications equipment and services. This rule is being
issued in accordance with paragraph (a)(1)(B) of section 889 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019. Paragraph
(a)(1)(A) of section 889 is being implemented separately through FAR
Case 2018-017. The FAR Council received public comments in response
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to the interim rules published in July and August of 2020, which are
being considered in the development of the final rule.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule.................. 07/14/20 85 FR 42665
Interim Final Rule Effective........ 08/13/20
Interim Final Rule.................. 08/27/20 85 FR 53126
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 09/14/20
End.
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 10/26/20
End.
Interim Final Rule Effective........ 10/26/20
Final Rule.......................... 05/00/26
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: FAR Policy, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW,
Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 969-4075
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 9000-AN92
187. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR); FAR CASE 2020-011,
IMPLEMENTATION OF FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT
(FASCSA) ORDERS [9000-AO13]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch.
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113; 41 U.S.C.
1121(b)
Abstract: This rule will protect national security by excluding or
removing certain covered products, services, or sources from the
Federal supply chain through the issuance of exclusion and removal
orders. This rule is being issued pursuant to section 202 of the
Strengthening and Enhancing Cyber-capabilities by Utilizing Risk
Exposure (SECURE) Technology Act and the Federal Acquisition Security
Council (FASC) rule published on August 26, 2021. The FAR Council
received public comments on the interim rule published in October of
2023, which are being considered in development of the final rule.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule.................. 10/05/23 88 FR 69503
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 12/04/23
End.
Interim Final Rule Effective........ 12/04/23
Final Rule.......................... 04/00/26
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: FAR Policy, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW,
Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 969-4075
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 9000-AO13
188. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR); FAR CASE 2021-017, CYBER
THREAT AND INCIDENT REPORTING AND INFORMATION SHARING [9000-AO34]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch.
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: This rule will authorize agencies to increase the sharing
of information about cyber threats and incident information between the
Government and certain providers. In addition, this rule will require
certain contractors to report cyber incidents to the Federal Government
to facilitate effective cyber incident response and remediation and
require offerors to represent that they have submitted all security
incident reports in a current, accurate, and complete manner. This rule
is being issued pursuant to recommendations from the Office of
Management and Budget and the Department of Homeland Security in
accordance with sections 2(b), 2(c), 2(g)(i), and 8(b), of the
Executive Order 14028 titled ``Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity.''
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 10/03/23 88 FR 68055
NPRM Comment Period Extended........ 11/01/23 88 FR 74970
NPRM Comment Period End............. 12/04/23
NPRM Comment Period Extended End.... 02/02/24
Final Rule.......................... 02/00/26
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: FAR Policy, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW,
Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 969-4075
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 9000-AO34
189. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR); FAR CASE 2023-006,
PREVENTING ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST IN FEDERAL ACQUISITION
[9000-AO54]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch.
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113; 41 U.S.C.
1121(b)
Abstract: This rule will provide and update definitions, guidance,
and examples related to organizational conflicts of interest (OCI),
including the creation of solicitation provisions and contract clauses
to avoid or mitigate OCI, that require contractors to disclose
information relevant to potential OCI and limit future contracting. The
rule will also permit contracting officers to take into consideration
professional standards and procedures to prevent OCI to which an
offeror or contractor is subject. This rule is being issued in
accordance with the Preventing Organizational Conflicts of Interest in
Federal Acquisition Act. The FAR Council received public comments on
the proposed rule published in January 2025, which are being considered
in development of the final rule.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 01/15/25 90 FR 4376
NPRM Comment Period End............. 03/17/25
Final Rule.......................... 12/00/25
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: FAR Policy, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW,
Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 969-4075
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 9000-AO54
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Department of Defense/ General Services
Administration/National Aeronautics and Completed Actions
Space Administration (FAR)
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190. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR); FAR CASE 2021-015,
DISCLOSURE OF GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND CLIMATE-RELATED FINANCIAL
RISK [9000-AO32]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch.
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are withdrawing the proposed rule to
amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) titled: Disclosure of
Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate-Related Financial Risk. Executive
Order 14030, directed the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council to
consider amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to require
major Federal suppliers to publicly disclose greenhouse gas emissions
and climate-related financial risk and to set science-based reduction
targets. The agencies
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lack sufficient time during the Biden-Harris Administration, however,
to finalize the proposal, particularly given the large volume of public
comments and the policy issues they raised. The agencies' overall
analysis of public comments indicates evolving practices and use of
standards in industry, and since the publication of the proposed rule,
differing domestic and international regulations covering greenhouse
gas disclosures have been created. The FAR Council will continue to
monitor recommendations from stakeholders on industry practice, both
voluntary and under other requirements, to inform any future efforts in
anticipation of continued movement towards more uniform use of
standards. Accordingly, the proposed rule is withdrawn and FAR Case
2021-015 is closed.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Withdrawn........................... 01/13/25 90 FR 2663
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: FAR Policy
Phone: 202 969-4075
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 9000-AO32
191. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR); FAR CASE 2023-021, PAY
EQUITY AND TRANSPARENCY IN FEDERAL CONTRACTING [9000-AO69]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch.
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are withdrawing the proposed rule to
amend the FAR titled: Pay Equity and Transparency in Federal
Contracting. In light of the limited time remaining in the current
Administration, OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA have decided to withdraw the
proposed policy and rule and focus their attention on other priorities,
including directives in recent National Defense Authorization Acts.
This will also help ensure that the agencies can benefit from the
latest information on this topic if they return to it in the future.
Accordingly, for these independently sufficient reasons, the proposed
policy and rule published on January 30, 2024, at 89 FR 5843, are
withdrawn and FAR Case 2023-021 is closed.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Withdrawn........................... 01/08/25 90 FR 1404
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: FAR Policy
Phone: 202 969-4075
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 9000-AO69
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