Executive Order
#14275 -- Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement (of April 15, 2025)
Highlights
It mandates a comprehensive overhaul of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and its agency-specific supplements to eliminate unnecessary provisions and streamline the federal procurement process. Could have a major impact on Federal Contractors' contracting terms with the federal government. It also could require the reallocation of internal resources to negotiate a new swath of federal contracts, or amendments for existing contracts, and the flowdown obligations of lower tiered subcontractors.
Key Compliance/Risk Cue
The FAR and its supplements are extensive; identifying which provisions are non-essential yet still critical for certain operations can be complex. So while the EO sets ambitious goals for procurement reform, achieving these goals remain to be seen.
Litigation Snapshot
No known lawsuits filed that challenge Executive Order 14275