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FAR Overhaul

Revolutionary FAR Overhaul

Tracking the systematic restructuring of the FAR and DFARS
Parts Overhauled
47 of 51
RFO Clause Versions
664
RFO-Only Clauses
48
DFARS Clauses Mapped
83
Last Updated
2026-03-20

Implementation Status

The RFO restructures the FAR and DFARS through a series of class deviations. Each overhauled part is implemented via agency-specific deviations.

Part 1 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 2026-02-01 Part 2 Definitions of Words and Terms Not yet overhauled Part 3 Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest 2026-02-01 Part 4 Administrative and Information Matters 2026-02-17 Part 5 Publicizing Contract Actions 2026-02-01 Part 6 Competition Requirements 2026-02-01 Part 7 Acquisition Planning 2026-02-01 Part 8 Required Sources of Supplies and Services 2026-03-16 Wave 3 Part 9 Contractor Qualifications 2026-02-17 Part 10 Market Research 2026-02-01 Part 11 Describing Agency Needs 2026-02-01 Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services 2026-02-01 Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures 2026-02-01 Part 14 Sealed Bidding 2026-02-01 Part 15 Contracting by Negotiation 2026-03-16 Wave 3 Part 16 Types of Contracts 2026-03-16 Wave 3 Part 17 Special Contracting Methods 2026-02-01 Part 18 Emergency Acquisitions 2026-02-01 Part 19 Small Business Programs 2026-02-01 Part 20 Labor Surplus Area Concerns Reserved Part 21 Reserved Reserved Part 22 Application of Labor Laws to Government Acquisitions 2026-02-17 Part 23 Environment, Energy and Water Efficiency, Renewable Energy Technologies, Occupational Safety, and Drug-Free Workplace 2026-02-01 Part 24 Protection of Privacy and Freedom of Information 2026-02-01 Part 25 Foreign Acquisition 2026-02-17 Part 26 Other Socioeconomic Programs 2026-02-01 Part 27 Patents, Data and Copyrights 2026-02-01 Part 28 Bonds and Insurance 2026-02-01 Part 29 Taxes 2026-02-01 Part 30 Cost Accounting Standards Administration 2026-02-01 Part 31 Contract Cost Principles and Procedures 2026-02-01 Part 32 Contract Financing 2026-02-01 Part 33 Protests, Disputes and Appeals 2026-02-01 Part 34 Major System Acquisition 2026-02-01 Part 35 Research and Development Contracting 2026-02-01 Part 36 Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts 2026-02-01 Part 37 Service Contracting 2026-02-01 Part 38 Federal Supply Schedule Contracting Not yet overhauled Part 39 Acquisition of Information Technology 2026-02-01 Part 40 Information Security and Supply Chain Security 2026-02-01 Part 41 Acquisition of Utility Services 2026-02-01 Part 42 Contract Administration and Audit Services 2026-03-16 Wave 3 Part 43 Contract Modifications 2026-02-01 Part 44 Subcontracting Policies and Procedures 2026-02-01 Part 45 Government Property 2026-03-16 Wave 3 Part 46 Quality Assurance 2026-02-01 Part 47 Transportation 2026-03-16 Wave 3 Part 48 Value Engineering 2026-02-01 Part 49 Termination of Contracts 2026-02-01 Part 50 Extraordinary Contractual Actions and the Safety Act 2026-02-01 Part 51 Use of Government Sources by Contractors Not yet overhauled Part 52 Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses 2026-02-01 Part 53 Forms Not yet overhauled

DoD-Specific Deviations

Where the Department of Defense diverges from the government-wide RFO model language, grouped by deviation effective date.

Wave 1 — February 1, 2026 (37 parts)

FAR Part Title Deviation DoD PDF Album
Part 1 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 2026-O0002 PDF Album
Part 3 Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest 2026-O0031 PDF Album
Part 5 Publicizing Contract Actions 2026-O0003 PDF Album
Part 6 Competition Requirements 2026-O0017 PDF Album
Part 7 Acquisition Planning 2026-O0020 PDF Album
Part 10 Market Research 2026-O0021 PDF Album
Part 11 Describing Agency Needs 2026-O0013 PDF Album
Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services 2026-O0028 PDF Album
Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures 2026-O0029 PDF Album
Part 14 Sealed Bidding 2026-O0012 PDF Album
Part 17 Special Contracting Methods 2026-O0027 PDF Album
Part 18 Emergency Acquisitions 2026-O0004 PDF Album
Part 19 Small Business Programs 2026-O0037 PDF Album
Part 23 Environment, Energy and Water Efficiency, Renewable Energy Technologies, Occupational Safety, and Drug-Free Workplace 2026-O0018 PDF Album
Part 24 Protection of Privacy and Freedom of Information 2026-O0009 PDF Album
Part 26 Other Socioeconomic Programs 2026-O0008 PDF Album
Part 27 Patents, Data and Copyrights 2026-O0036 PDF Album
Part 28 Bonds and Insurance 2026-O0005 PDF Album
Part 29 Taxes 2026-O0007 PDF Album
Part 30 Cost Accounting Standards Administration 2026-O0006 PDF Album
Part 31 Contract Cost Principles and Procedures 2026-O0032 PDF Album
Part 32 Contract Financing 2026-O0022 PDF Album
Part 33 Protests, Disputes and Appeals 2026-O0026 PDF Album
Part 34 Major System Acquisition 2026-O0011 PDF Album
Part 35 Research and Development Contracting 2026-O0014 PDF Album
Part 36 Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts 2026-O0019 PDF Album
Part 37 Service Contracting 2026-O0023 PDF Album
Part 39 Acquisition of Information Technology 2026-O0024 PDF Album
Part 40 Information Security and Supply Chain Security 2026-O0025 PDF Album
Part 41 Acquisition of Utility Services 2026-O0039 PDF Album
Part 43 Contract Modifications 2026-O0034 PDF Album
Part 44 Subcontracting Policies and Procedures 2026-O0015 PDF Album
Part 46 Quality Assurance 2026-O0035 PDF Album
Part 48 Value Engineering 2026-O0016 PDF Album
Part 49 Termination of Contracts 2026-O0010 PDF Album
Part 50 Extraordinary Contractual Actions and the Safety Act 2026-O0030 PDF Album
Part 52 Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses 2026-O0038 PDF Album

Wave 2 — February 17, 2026 (4 parts)

FAR Part Title Deviation DoD PDF Album
Part 4 Administrative and Information Matters 2026-O0043 PDF Album
Part 9 Contractor Qualifications 2026-O0042 PDF Album
Part 22 Application of Labor Laws to Government Acquisitions 2026-O0040 PDF Album
Part 25 Foreign Acquisition 2026-O0041 PDF Album

Wave 3 — March 16, 2026 (6 parts)

FAR Part Title Deviation DoD PDF Album
Part 8 Required Sources of Supplies and Services 2026-O0049 PDF Album
Part 15 Contracting by Negotiation 2026-O0048 PDF Album
Part 16 Types of Contracts 2026-O0045 PDF Album
Part 42 Contract Administration and Audit Services 2026-O0050 PDF Album
Part 45 Government Property 2026-O0046 PDF Album
Part 47 Transportation 2026-O0047 PDF Album

Not Yet Implemented (4 parts)

FAR Part Title Deviation DoD PDF Album
Part 2 Definitions of Words and Terms None Album
Part 38 Federal Supply Schedule Contracting None None
Part 51 Use of Government Sources by Contractors None None
Part 53 Forms None Album

Resources

part52.dev Tools

RFO Clause Crosswalk

Old-to-new FAR and DFARS clause numbers under the RFO. Find the replacement for a legacy clause, plus FAR additions and prescribing-section moves.

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FAR Companion Guide

Best practices and practical advice organized by FAR part.

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Clause Wizard

Generate an applicability prompt for a specific acquisition.

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AFCC Knowledge Center

Air Force-specific guidance and DAF Buying Guides (CAC required).

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acquisition.gov

FAR Overhaul Hub

Official RFO page with policy memos, FAQs and implementation guidance.

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Parts and Deviations Guide

Which parts have been overhauled and links to each agency's deviation PDF.

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Practitioner Albums

Interactive training for each overhauled part with change summaries and practical tips.

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RFO FAQs

Frequently asked questions about the FAR Overhaul.

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