Authority
Section 2 of E.O. 14275, Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement; Section 4(a) of E.O. 14265, Modernizing Defense Acquisitions and Spurring Innovation in the Defense Industrial Base; OMB Memorandum M-25-26, Overhauling the Federal Acquisition Regulation (May 2, 2025)
Summary
The deviation replaces FAR Part 26 and Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) Part 226, both covering Other Socioeconomic Programs, with revised versions under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO). It implements E.O. 14275 and E.O. 14265, which direct removal of unnecessary FAR provisions and revision of supplemental regulations. The attached DFARS Part 226 and Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI) 226 replace the currently codified text.
Contracting Officer Actions
1
Effective 2026-02-01, use the revised FAR Part 26 from the RFO web page. It replaces the codified text at 48 CFR chapter 1.
2
Effective 2026-02-01, use the attached DFARS Part 226. It replaces the codified text at 48 CFR chapter 2.
3
Effective 2026-02-01, use the attached PGI 226. It replaces the PGI text on the Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy web page.
4
Insert clause 252.226-7001, Utilization of Indian Organizations, Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises, and Native Hawaiian Small Business Concerns. Use in solicitations and contracts, including commercial (Part 12) acquisitions, for supplies or services exceeding $500,000.
5
Insert provision 252.226-7002, Representation for Demonstration Project for Contractors Employing Persons with Disabilities. Use in solicitations when using the Demonstration Project, including commercial (Part 12) solicitations.
6
Insert clause 252.226-7003, Drug-Free Work Force, in solicitations and contracts involving access to classified information or when national security or health and safety considerations require it. Do not use for commercial products and commercial services, for performance outside the United States and its outlying areas (unless in the Government's best interest) or at or below the simplified acquisition threshold.
7
Follow PGI 226.103 procedures when submitting a request for funding of an Indian incentive.
Deviation Duration
This deviation remains in effect until rescinded or incorporated into the FAR, DFARS and PGI. No expiration date applies.
Demonstration Project Credit
Contracts awarded under the Demonstration Project count toward DoD's small disadvantaged business goal. The contractor must remain eligible when options are exercised for DoD to continue receiving credit.
Inquiries
Direct questions about this deviation to osd.pentagon.ousd-a-s.mbx.dfars@mail.mil.