The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is the principal set of rules regarding government procurement in the United States. The document describes the procedures executive branch agencies use for acquiring products and services.

This document summarizes the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rules agreed to by OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA (collectively referred to as the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council) in this Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01. A companion document, the Small Entity Compliance Guide...

Federal Acquisition Regulation available on Acquisition.Gov Topic Area FAR References Link https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) The FAR provides uniform acquisition policies and procedures for use by all Executive agencies. An electronic version of the official FAR is available at www.ecfr.gov, under Title 48, Chapter 1. The GSA version of the FAR is available at www.acquisition.gov.

The FAR is the primary document of uniform policies and procedures for acquisition by all executive agencies and agency acquisition regulations implement or supplement the FAR.

FAR governs all procurement processes within federal agencies, ensuring fairness, transparency, and efficiency. Understanding FAR is not just necessary—it’s a strategic advantage. FAR is a detailed document comprising 53 parts, each addressing different aspects of procurement.

The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) shifts the FAR from a dense, prescriptive rulebook to a more principle‑based, outcome‑oriented system. It streamlines FAR parts, introduces a regulatory sunset mechanism, and significantly increases contracting officer discretion. Contractors that adapt early will be better positioned during this transition.