GCP presents its analysis of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul to OIRA and representatives of the FAR Council, examining the potential impact on small business access, competition, acquisition speed and procurement risk.
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GCP Submits Comprehensive Comment Letter on the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul
GCP has officially submitted its comment letter in response to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council's proposed Revolutionary FAR Overhaul. The comment letter provides detailed recommendations across multiple proposed FAR cases, emphasizing the importance...
Silencing the Advocates: How Federal Agencies and the FAR Are Undermining Small Business Offices
As federal agencies restructure and the FAR undergoes significant revision, the landscape for small business contracting is changing. In this article, John Shoraka explores how reductions in OSDBU offices and changes to acquisition regulations may impact small business participation, competition, and long-term access to federal contracting opportunities.
RED ALERT: GCP Urges 60–90 Day Extension for FAR Overhaul Public Comments
Attached is GovContractPros' June 24, 2026, letter to William F. Clark, Director of the Office of Governmentwide Acquisition Policy at the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), requesting an extension of the public comment period for four proposed rules under...
New Executive Order Targets DEI in Federal Contracting. What Contractors Need to Do Now.
A new Executive Order targeting DEI practices in federal contracting introduces immediate compliance risks, potential FAR changes, and enforcement exposure. Here is what contractors need to know and do now.
GSA Office of Inspector General Audit Warns of Price Variability Risks in MAS Program
Federal agencies relying on GSA Schedule pricing may face increased risk of overpayment, prompting potential new expectations for contractors to justify pricing.
SBA Suspends 154 8(a) Firms: What This Means for Current Participants
Are you still eligible for 8(a)? SBA suspended 154 firms over income, asset, and withdrawal limits. Learn the rules, risks, and what to do next.
GCP Feedback Submission on the Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul | FAR PART 19
GovContractPros shares feedback on the FAR Part 19 Overhaul, raising concerns about small-business access, competition, and rising market consolidation.
8(a) Acquisition Thresholds
GCP has fielded a number of inquiries regarding 8(a) acquisition authority thresholds recently, owing possibly to the Federal Acquisition Regulation: Inflation Adjustment of Acquisition-Related Thresholds Final Rule; the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Inflation Adjustment of Acquisition-Related Thresholds (DFARS Case 2024-D002) Final Rule; and even the “Revolutionary FAR Overhaul” of FAR Part 19.
GCP Feedback Submission on the Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul | FAR Part 8
We are concerned about the Model Deviation for FAR Part 8’s impact on small businesses. Based on the proposed changes, we believe that the barriers to entry for small businesses will increase, not decrease, and that this will lead to greater consolidation in the...
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