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Rule and deadline changes that reach DLA suppliers

What changed in DIBBS, FAR, DFARS, CMMC and SBA rules, when it bites, and what it means for a DIBBS supplier. Every item carries its primary source and the date it was confirmed.

Checked throughNovember 9, 2026
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What moved

Items added or changed in the latest approved batch.

In force
DLA
November 3, 2026

DLA Master Solicitation Rev 106, updated Nov 3

On 2026-11-09 DLA's Policy and Directives page headlines "Current DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions Rev-106," "Updated November 03, 2026," and points to its Archives page for previous versions. The page says suppliers "shall comply with the master solicitation in effect at time of award" and that changes from the preceding revision are marked "using strikethrough to mark deleted text and yellow highlighting to mark added text."

Final
DLA
May 20, 2026

DLA Master Solicitation Rev 105 replaced by Rev 106

On 2026-10-21 DLA's Policy and Directives page headlined "Current DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions Rev-105, Updated May 20, 2026." The page says the document "is used with the request for quotations (RFQ), and the awards of purchase orders and basic contracts for automated EProcurement acquisitions valued up to the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT)." It "is referenced in all automated RFQs that are located on the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS)," and "each RFQ contains a web link to this master solicitation." Suppliers "shall comply with the master solicitation in effect at time of award."

In force
DLA
October 21, 2026

DLA technical and quality list: Rev 45 adds RQ048

On 2026-10-21 DLA's Policy and Directives page lists, under "Technical and Quality Master List of Requirements," the "Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, PDF, Rev-45," with a modified date of "21 October 2026," and the line "DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements Rev-44 Posted to Archives." The page still lists Rev-45 on 2026-11-09.

Proposed
FAR Council
October 26, 2026

Three FAR overhaul rewrites: comments received, staff processing

The Open FAR Cases list as of 2026-10-30 gives three FAR overhaul cases the same status entry, dated 10/26/2026: "Received public comments from FAR Sec. FAR and DAR staff processing." FAR Case 2026-006 covers FAR parts 16, 17 and 35; FAR Case 2026-010 covers parts 14, 28 and 36; FAR Case 2026-011 covers parts 9, 27 and 47. Each synopsis says the rule "amends the FAR by returning it to its statutory and executive order origins, rewriting it in plain language, and retaining policies for sound procurement" as part of implementing Executive Order 14275.

Deadline passed
GSA
November 4, 2026

GSA utility services rule: comments closed Nov 4

The regulations.gov record GSA-GSAR-2026-0595-0001 carries GSAR Case 2026-G502, "General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation: Implementation of Executive Order 14275, Acquisition of Utility Services," as a proposed rule from GSA, posted 2026-10-05, with Federal Register document number 2026-20317. The record reads "Comments end: 2026-11-05T04:59:59Z," which is 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on 2026-11-04, and "Open: False."

Proposed
FAR Council
November 18, 2026

FAR semiconductor ban: draft final rule up for discussion Nov 18

The Open FAR Cases list as of 2026-10-30 gives FAR Case 2023-008, "Prohibition on Certain Semiconductor Products and Services" (FAR parts 4 and 52), a status entry dated 10/28/2026: "DARC received Ad Hoc Team draft final FAR rule from DAR staff. Will discuss on 11/18/2026." The case implements section 5949(a) of the NDAA for FY 2023, which the synopsis says prohibits executive agencies from "procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any electronic parts, products, or services that include covered semiconductor products or services," and from "entering into a contract, or extending or renewing a contract, with an entity to procure or obtain electronic parts or products that include covered semiconductor products or services." The list gives no publication date and no effective date.

Last 30 days

In force
DLA
November 3, 2026

DLA Master Solicitation Rev 106, updated Nov 3

On 2026-11-09 DLA's Policy and Directives page headlines "Current DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions Rev-106," "Updated November 03, 2026," and points to its Archives page for previous versions. The page says suppliers "shall comply with the master solicitation in effect at time of award" and that changes from the preceding revision are marked "using strikethrough to mark deleted text and yellow highlighting to mark added text."

Final
DLA
May 20, 2026

DLA Master Solicitation Rev 105 replaced by Rev 106

On 2026-10-21 DLA's Policy and Directives page headlined "Current DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions Rev-105, Updated May 20, 2026." The page says the document "is used with the request for quotations (RFQ), and the awards of purchase orders and basic contracts for automated EProcurement acquisitions valued up to the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT)." It "is referenced in all automated RFQs that are located on the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS)," and "each RFQ contains a web link to this master solicitation." Suppliers "shall comply with the master solicitation in effect at time of award."

In force
DLA
October 21, 2026

DLA technical and quality list: Rev 45 adds RQ048

On 2026-10-21 DLA's Policy and Directives page lists, under "Technical and Quality Master List of Requirements," the "Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, PDF, Rev-45," with a modified date of "21 October 2026," and the line "DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements Rev-44 Posted to Archives." The page still lists Rev-45 on 2026-11-09.

Proposed
FAR Council
October 26, 2026

Three FAR overhaul rewrites: comments received, staff processing

The Open FAR Cases list as of 2026-10-30 gives three FAR overhaul cases the same status entry, dated 10/26/2026: "Received public comments from FAR Sec. FAR and DAR staff processing." FAR Case 2026-006 covers FAR parts 16, 17 and 35; FAR Case 2026-010 covers parts 14, 28 and 36; FAR Case 2026-011 covers parts 9, 27 and 47. Each synopsis says the rule "amends the FAR by returning it to its statutory and executive order origins, rewriting it in plain language, and retaining policies for sound procurement" as part of implementing Executive Order 14275.

Deadline passed
GSA
November 4, 2026

GSA utility services rule: comments closed Nov 4

The regulations.gov record GSA-GSAR-2026-0595-0001 carries GSAR Case 2026-G502, "General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation: Implementation of Executive Order 14275, Acquisition of Utility Services," as a proposed rule from GSA, posted 2026-10-05, with Federal Register document number 2026-20317. The record reads "Comments end: 2026-11-05T04:59:59Z," which is 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on 2026-11-04, and "Open: False."

Proposed
FAR Council
November 18, 2026

FAR semiconductor ban: draft final rule up for discussion Nov 18

The Open FAR Cases list as of 2026-10-30 gives FAR Case 2023-008, "Prohibition on Certain Semiconductor Products and Services" (FAR parts 4 and 52), a status entry dated 10/28/2026: "DARC received Ad Hoc Team draft final FAR rule from DAR staff. Will discuss on 11/18/2026." The case implements section 5949(a) of the NDAA for FY 2023, which the synopsis says prohibits executive agencies from "procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any electronic parts, products, or services that include covered semiconductor products or services," and from "entering into a contract, or extending or renewing a contract, with an entity to procure or obtain electronic parts or products that include covered semiconductor products or services." The list gives no publication date and no effective date.

Clock

Coming up

November 18, 2026
report_due

FAR overhaul: first four final rules due Nov 18

November 18, 2026
milestone

FAR semiconductor ban: draft final rule up for discussion Nov 18

November 20, 2026
comment_close

SBA size standards: comments close Nov 20

June 30, 2027
effective

1260H goods and services ban starts June 30, 2027

November 10, 2027
milestone

DLA sets no C3PAO requirement before Nov 2027

January 1, 2029
effective

DFARS domestic content rises to 75 percent in 2029

Passed

November 5, 2026
event

DLA Industry Association Summit meets Nov 5

November 4, 2026
comment_close

GSA utility services rule: comments closed Nov 4

November 3, 2026
milestone

DLA Master Solicitation Rev 106, updated Nov 3

October 30, 2026
milestone

FAR Companion Version 3.0 posted Oct 30

October 26, 2026
milestone

Three FAR overhaul rewrites: comments received, staff processing

October 26, 2026
milestone

Berry flag exception: draft final rule at OIRA

October 23, 2026
event

DLA Learn to Navigate DIBBS webinar runs Oct 23

October 22, 2026
comment_close

GSA moves Schedule ordering rules out of the FAR

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In force
DLA
November 3, 2026

DLA Master Solicitation Rev 106, updated Nov 3

On 2026-11-09 DLA's Policy and Directives page headlines "Current DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions Rev-106," "Updated November 03, 2026," and points to its Archives page for previous versions. The page says suppliers "shall comply with the master solicitation in effect at time of award" and that changes from the preceding revision are marked "using strikethrough to mark deleted text and yellow highlighting to mark added text."

Final
DLA
May 20, 2026

DLA Master Solicitation Rev 105 replaced by Rev 106

On 2026-10-21 DLA's Policy and Directives page headlined "Current DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions Rev-105, Updated May 20, 2026." The page says the document "is used with the request for quotations (RFQ), and the awards of purchase orders and basic contracts for automated EProcurement acquisitions valued up to the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT)." It "is referenced in all automated RFQs that are located on the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS)," and "each RFQ contains a web link to this master solicitation." Suppliers "shall comply with the master solicitation in effect at time of award."

In force
DLA
October 21, 2026

DLA technical and quality list: Rev 45 adds RQ048

On 2026-10-21 DLA's Policy and Directives page lists, under "Technical and Quality Master List of Requirements," the "Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, PDF, Rev-45," with a modified date of "21 October 2026," and the line "DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements Rev-44 Posted to Archives." The page still lists Rev-45 on 2026-11-09.

Proposed
FAR Council
October 26, 2026

Three FAR overhaul rewrites: comments received, staff processing

The Open FAR Cases list as of 2026-10-30 gives three FAR overhaul cases the same status entry, dated 10/26/2026: "Received public comments from FAR Sec. FAR and DAR staff processing." FAR Case 2026-006 covers FAR parts 16, 17 and 35; FAR Case 2026-010 covers parts 14, 28 and 36; FAR Case 2026-011 covers parts 9, 27 and 47. Each synopsis says the rule "amends the FAR by returning it to its statutory and executive order origins, rewriting it in plain language, and retaining policies for sound procurement" as part of implementing Executive Order 14275.

Deadline passed
GSA
November 4, 2026

GSA utility services rule: comments closed Nov 4

The regulations.gov record GSA-GSAR-2026-0595-0001 carries GSAR Case 2026-G502, "General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation: Implementation of Executive Order 14275, Acquisition of Utility Services," as a proposed rule from GSA, posted 2026-10-05, with Federal Register document number 2026-20317. The record reads "Comments end: 2026-11-05T04:59:59Z," which is 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on 2026-11-04, and "Open: False."

Proposed
FAR Council
November 18, 2026

FAR semiconductor ban: draft final rule up for discussion Nov 18

The Open FAR Cases list as of 2026-10-30 gives FAR Case 2023-008, "Prohibition on Certain Semiconductor Products and Services" (FAR parts 4 and 52), a status entry dated 10/28/2026: "DARC received Ad Hoc Team draft final FAR rule from DAR staff. Will discuss on 11/18/2026." The case implements section 5949(a) of the NDAA for FY 2023, which the synopsis says prohibits executive agencies from "procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any electronic parts, products, or services that include covered semiconductor products or services," and from "entering into a contract, or extending or renewing a contract, with an entity to procure or obtain electronic parts or products that include covered semiconductor products or services." The list gives no publication date and no effective date.

In force
FAR Council
October 30, 2026

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:

Proposed
DoD / DARS
October 26, 2026

Berry flag exception: draft final rule at OIRA

The Open DFARS Cases list as of 2026-10-30 gives DFARS Case 2024-D013, "Small Purchase Exception for the Acquisition of U.S. Flags," a status entry dated 10/26/2026: "DARS Regulatory Control Officer submitted draft final DFARS rule to OIRA. OIRA reviewing." The case implements three NDAA sections. Section 832 of the NDAA for 2024 "revises 10 U.S.C. 4862 to revise the exception for small purchases provided in 10 USC 4862(h) for purchases of flags of the United States." Section 843 of the NDAA for FY 2025 clarifies the exception for vessels operating in foreign waters. Section 831 of the NDAA for FY 2026 "excludes seafood originating in certain countries from the resale exception at 10 U.S.C. 4862(g)." The list gives no publication date.

Final
Congress
June 30, 2027

1260H goods and services ban starts June 30, 2027

Section 805(a)(1) of Pub. L. 118-31 says the Secretary of Defense may not "(A) enter into, renew, or extend a contract for the procurement of goods, services, or technology with an entity described in paragraph (2); or (B) enter into, renew, or extend a contract for the procurement of goods or services that include goods or services produced or developed by an entity described in paragraph (2)." Paragraph (2) describes an entity on the Department's annual Federal Register list of Chinese military companies under section 1260H, or any entity subject to such an entity's control. Subsection (b), Effective Dates: "The prohibition under subsection (a)(1)(A) shall take effect on June 30, 2026, and the prohibition under subsection (a)(1)(B) shall take effect on June 30, 2027." Subsection (a)(4)(B) directs the Secretary, "not later than 545 days after the date of the enactment," to amend the DFARS to implement paragraph (1)(B), including best practices and technical support for affected businesses. The Open DFARS Cases list dated 2026-10-16 shows case 2024-D012, "Prohibition on Procurement Related to Chinese Military Companies," implementing section 805(a)(1)(B), with the status "01/24/2024 DARC Director tasked" and "Report due 03/27/2024. Report due date extended to 11/18/2026."

Comment open
SBA
November 20, 2026

SBA size standards: comments close Nov 20

The SBA Office of Advocacy notice says that "on September 24, 2026, the Small Business Administration (SBA) extended the public comment periods for two proposed rules on small business size standards that were published on August 20, 2026, for an additional 60 days." The proposed rule "proposes new size standards for 338 industry groups and industries," consolidating standards "primarily at the 4- and 5-digit NAICS levels," adjusting thresholds under a revised methodology, "shifting some industries from receipts-based to employee-based measures, and generally increasing size standards so that more firms qualify as small." The second document is the 2026 Revised Size Standards Methodology white paper. "Both comment periods are now extended through November 20, 2026." The notice says the changes "are expected to classify additional firms as small, thereby expanding eligibility for SBA loan programs, federal contracting set-asides and preferences."

Comment open
GSA
October 22, 2026

GSA moves Schedule ordering rules out of the FAR

Federal Register document 2026-19331, type Proposed Rule, publication date 2026-09-22, carries the title "General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation; GSAR Implementation of Executive Order 14275, FSS Ordering Procedures (GSAR Case 2026-G501)." Its abstract: "GSA is proposing to amend the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) to move Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) ordering procedures from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to GSAR part 538. This rule would direct ordering activities to use the FSS ordering procedures established by GSA." Comments close 2026-10-22.

Proposed
FAR Council
November 18, 2026

FAR overhaul: first four final rules due Nov 18

The Open FAR Cases list dated 2026-10-16 carries four FAR overhaul cases at the same stage. Case 2026-007 (parts 3 and 49), case 2026-005 (parts 5, 24 and 29), case 2026-002 (parts 6, 7, 10, 18, 26, 37 and 41) and case 2026-001 (parts 1, 2, 4, 33, 39, 40 and 53) each show the status "08/28/2026 DARC Director tasked Ad Hoc Team to review public comments, draft final FAR rule. Report due 11/18/2026." Each synopsis says the rule "amends the FAR by returning it to its statutory and executive order origins, rewriting it in plain language, and retaining policies for sound procurement" as part of implementing Executive Order 14275.

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