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Class Deviation 2026-O0019 - DFARS RFO Implementation (Part 36)

Summary

The deviation replaces codified Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 36 and Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) Part 236 with revised versions. It implements E.O. 14275 and E.O. 14265, which require removal of unnecessary procurement regulations. The deviation remains in effect until rescinded or incorporated into the FAR, DFARS and DFARS Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI).

Required Contracting Officer Actions

  1. Effective 2026-02-01, use the revised FAR Part 36, Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts from the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) web page. It replaces the codified text at 48 CFR chapter 1.
  2. Effective 2026-02-01, use the attached DFARS Part 236, Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts. It replaces the codified text at 48 CFR chapter 2.
  3. Effective 2026-02-01, use the attached DFARS PGI 236, Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts. It replaces the PGI text on the Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy web page.
  4. Direct inquiries to osd.pentagon.ousd-a-s.mbx.dfars@mail.mil.

Affected Provisions and Clauses

252.236-7000, (Clause)

  • Prescribed in: 236.570(a)
  • Change type: MODIFIED
  • Action: Add clause 252.236-7000

252.236-7001, (Clause)

  • Prescribed in: 236.570(a)
  • Change type: MODIFIED
  • Action: Add clause 252.236-7001

252.236-7002, (Clause)

  • Prescribed in: 236.570(b)
  • Change type: MODIFIED
  • Action: Add clause 252.236-7002

252.236-7003, (Clause)

  • Prescribed in: 236.570(b)
  • Change type: MODIFIED
  • Action: Add clause 252.236-7003

252.236-7004, (Clause)

  • Prescribed in: 236.570(b)
  • Change type: MODIFIED
  • Action: Add clause 252.236-7004

252.236-7005, (Clause)

  • Prescribed in: 236.570(b)
  • Change type: MODIFIED
  • Action: Add clause 252.236-7005

252.236-7006, (Clause)

  • Prescribed in: 236.570(b)
  • Change type: MODIFIED
  • Action: Add clause 252.236-7006

252.236-7007, (Clause)

  • Prescribed in: 236.570(b)
  • Change type: MODIFIED
  • Action: Add clause 252.236-7007

252.236-7008, (Clause)

  • Prescribed in: 236.570(b)
  • Change type: MODIFIED
  • Action: Add clause 252.236-7008

252.236-7009, (Clause)

  • Change type: MODIFIED
  • Action: Modify clause 252.236-7009

252.236-7010, (Clause)

  • Prescribed in: 236.570(c)
  • Change type: MODIFIED
  • Action: Add clause 252.236-7010

252.236-7011, (Clause)

  • Prescribed in: 236.609-70
  • Change type: MODIFIED
  • Action: Add clause 252.236-7011

252.236-7012, (Clause)

  • Prescribed in: 236.570(c)
  • Change type: MODIFIED
  • Action: Add clause 252.236-7012

252.236-7013, (Clause)

  • Prescribed in: 236.570(d)
  • Change type: MODIFIED
  • Action: Add clause 252.236-7013

52.232-5, (Clause)

  • Prescribed in: 32.111(a)
  • Change type: MODIFIED
  • Action: Add clause 52.232-5

Notes

No expiration date: The deviation has no fixed expiration date. It remains in effect until rescinded or incorporated into the FAR, DFARS and DFARS PGI.

Implementing authorities: Three authorities drive this deviation: E.O. 14275, E.O. 14265 and OMB Memorandum M-25-26 (issued 2025-05-02).

Suggested Questions

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  • What actions do I need to take for this deviation?
  • Does this deviation affect commercial acquisitions under Part 12?
  • Which clauses need to be removed from my existing contracts?
  • How does this deviation change 252.236-7000 specifically?
  • Are there any SAM registration implications?