Government Regulation and Public Sector Law

The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council has issued proposed rules implementing the second phase of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul, fundamentally restructuring how federal agencies procure commercial products and services. These changes streamline acquisition procedures, mandate fixed-price contracting preferences, and revolutionize contractor communications during procurement processes, with significant implications for government contractors navigating the new regulatory landscape.

On September 16, 2026, President Trump issued a presidential memorandum titled “Restoring Reciprocity in Government Procurement”, directing the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the United States Trade Representative, in coordination with the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, to identify and take legally permitted steps to remove or restrict Canadian-origin items across the federal civil procurement system.

President Trump's August 13, 2026 memorandum aims to rebuild America's shipbuilding industrial base through significant reforms to Navy procurement and infrastructure. The directive introduces innovative approaches including the "Finland Model" for foreign-built vessels and propulsion changes for CVN-81, while restructuring domestic shipyard operations and supplier relationships.