Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) updates and guidance

Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul

View FAR updates and guidance

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is undergoing significant revision under the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul, an effort intended to simplify regulatory language, reduce administrative burden, and modernize federal procurement practices. While the stated goal is streamlining, the transition period involves agency-specific deviations, interim guidance, and evolving implementation timelines.

UAH is actively monitoring these changes and assessing their impact on sponsored research, contracts, subcontracts, procurement activities, and institutional compliance. This webpage serves as a centralized resource for the UAH research community and will be updated as new information becomes available.

Here you will find:

• Summaries of key FAR changes and agency deviations relevant to universities
  • Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO)
  • RFO - Frequently Asked Questions 

• Guidance on how these changes may affect proposals, awards, and ongoing contracts
  • January 2026 Contracts Subcommittee Meeting FINAL.pdf
• Training opportunities and institutional updates
• Links to federal resources and practitioner guidance
  • Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO)
  • Practitioner Albums: Training and Non-Regulatory Materials
  • Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Companion

This page is intended to support Principal Investigators, research administrators, and campus partners as these changes unfold. Please check back regularly, as guidance will continue to evolve through formal rulemaking and agency implementation.

For questions specific to your award or agreement, contact the Office of Sponsored Programs.