The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council has released new model deviation text as part of the ongoing Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul (RFO) Initiative, in accordance with Executive Order 14275 and OMB Memorandum M-25-26.
The following RFO FAR Parts now have model deviation text available that was posted on June 12, 2025:
- Part 18 – Emergency Acquisitions
Implementation Support: Practitioner Album: FAR Part 18 - Part 39 – Acquisition of Information and Communication Technology
Implementation Support: Practitioner Album: FAR Part 39 - Part 43 – Contract Modifications
Implementation Support: Practitioner Album: FAR Part 43
Informal feedback on these RFO FAR Parts may be submitted through July 28, 2025. Each RFO FAR Part webpage has a link to submit feedback.
This release is part of a series of updates to streamline and rewrite the FAR in plain language, remove non-statutory, non-essential text from the FAR, and provide summaries, insights, and practical workforce tools to support successful transition to and implementation of the streamlined regulation. Model deviation text will support agency alignment during the transition to the updated regulation.
To view all available rewritten FAR Parts and agency deviations, visit: https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide.
Stay informed. View the latest FAR Overhaul news and announcements at: https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul.