Class Deviation 2026-O0038 - DFARS RFO Implementation (Part 52)

Summary

Effective 2026-02-01, contracting officers must use the revised Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 52 published on the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) web page instead of the codified text at 48 CFR chapter 1. The revised Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) solicitation provisions and contract clauses accompany each deviated part. This deviation implements EO 14275, EO 14265 and the Office of Management and Budget Memorandum M-25-26 to streamline federal procurement.

Required Contracting Officer Actions

1. Effective 2026-02-01, use the revised FAR Part 52 from the RFO web page. It replaces the codified text at 48 CFR chapter 1.
2. Use the revised DFARS solicitation provisions and contract clauses provided with each deviated part on the RFO web page.
3. Direct inquiries about this deviation to osd.pentagon.ousd-a-s.mbx.dfars@mail.mil.

Notes

Expiration: This deviation remains in effect until rescinded or incorporated into the FAR. No fixed expiration date applies.

Policy Basis: EO 14275 directs that the FAR contain only provisions required by statute or essential to sound procurement. EO 14265 requires elimination or revision of unnecessary DFARS supplemental regulations.

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