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FAR Companion Version 3.0 posted Oct 30

An acquisition.gov post published 2026-10-30 says the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council "has released an update to the FAR Companion" under the FAR overhaul initiative, "in accordance with Executive Order 14275 and OMB Memorandum M-25-26," and that "FAR Companion, Version 3.0 was posted on October 30, 2026." The post lists what the version includes:

Key dateOctober 30, 2026milestone
StatusIn force
ConfidenceConfirmed

What changed

An acquisition.gov post published 2026-10-30 says the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council "has released an update to the FAR Companion" under the FAR overhaul initiative, "in accordance with Executive Order 14275 and OMB Memorandum M-25-26," and that "FAR Companion, Version 3.0 was posted on October 30, 2026." The post lists what the version includes:

  • a feedback form embedded in the Companion;
  • "best practices for industry engagement across the acquisition lifecycle";
  • "guidance on non-federal past performance, contractor self-assessments, performance monitoring, and reprocurement to the next highest-rated offeror";
  • updated "definitions, procedures, and guidance on commercial contracting, including commercial construction contracting";
  • guidance on contract closeout and termination settlements;
  • "updates to FC parts 5, 6, 7, 11, 15, 24, 32, and 36 based on practitioner and interagency feedback."

The post links the Companion PDF and the FAR part and deviation guide on acquisition.gov.

What it means for a DIBBS supplier

DIBBSFlow's reading

DIBBSFlow's reading, from the source above, checked 2026-11-05.

The post sets no effective date and names no change to a quote requirement. Version 3.0 is the current text as of 2026-10-30. If a contracting officer cites the Companion, or you want to know how buyers are being guided on non-federal past performance, contractor self-assessments or commercial contracting, the Companion PDF linked from the post is the text to read.

Source:Acquisition.gov post "FAR Overhaul | FAR Companion Guide | Version 3.0," published 2026-10-30 (opened 2026-11-05)· Confirmed onNovember 5, 2026

Change log

  • 2026-11-05: added to the watch from the weekly sweep; the post is dated 2026-10-30; source opened 2026-11-05.
  • 2026-11-05: held, Codex returned FIX; gate run 2026-11-05.
  • 2026-11-09: gate rerun against the page capture, Codex SHIP after fix: guidance-versus-rule claim dropped, update list broken into bullets; status restored from Held; source opened 2026-11-05.

A public log of rule and deadline changes. DIBBSFlow alerts on your NSNs and CAGEs are a separate product.

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