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The General Services Administration (GSA) plans to issue a final rule that will cancel a previous rule, known as FMR Case 2024-03. This rule aimed to update transportation management with language supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, and was published on November 26, 2024. The decision to rescind the rule aligns with two Executive Orders from January 2025 that aim to revert to traditional gender language and remove what the current administration considers unnecessary provisions. GSA's actions are part of an effort to comply with the current administration's priorities.

The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA are proposing changes to clarify the rules about protests concerning orders under certain multiple-award contracts in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). This proposed rule aims to make it clear that a contracting officer's decision to set aside or not set aside an order for small businesses is a discretionary action that cannot be the sole basis for a protest. The agencies believe that this rule will help reduce unnecessary protests and save time and resources for contractors and the government. They also invite public comments on the expected impact of this rule on small businesses.

The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA issued a final rule altering the Federal Acquisition Regulation. This change aligns with the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016, requiring individual sureties to pledge specific U.S. Government-backed assets as security for bonds, enhancing the protection against default. Public comments showed strong support for the rule, citing its benefits in fraud prevention and protection of subcontractors and suppliers in federal construction projects. The rule also aims to streamline the procurement process without significantly impacting small businesses' access to bonding.

Defense Department (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and NASA have finalized a rule, unchanged from its interim version, to align with the Small Business Administration's (SBA) regulations. This rule implements certain sections of the National Defense Authorization Acts for Fiscal Years 2021 and 2022, creating a certification program for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs). From January 1, 2024, it requires SDVOSBs to be certified by the SBA to qualify for certain contracts, offering a one-year grace period for those who applied for certification before the end of 2023. The rule addresses public comments but makes no significant changes and aims to transition smoothly from the VA’s previous program with minimal impact on current participants.

The Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and NASA are asking the public to comment on a proposed extension of a rule that deals with extraordinary contractual action requests. They are interested in opinions on whether collecting this information is necessary and useful for federal acquisitions, how accurate the burden estimate is, and how to improve the process to make it easier for those providing information. These comments can be submitted through a government website by June 10, 2025, and they are especially focusing on how this information helps in making decisions about contract adjustments and indemnification against hazards.

The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA have issued a Small Entity Compliance Guide under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996. This guide summarizes the changes made to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) in the Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03. The updates include rules to align procurement and nonprocurement suspension and debarment procedures, clarify rerepresentation requirements for small business size and status, and promote subcontracting to small businesses in Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories. These changes aim to enhance transparency and support small businesses, though they are not expected to significantly impact a large number of small entities economically.

The Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have issued a notice requesting public comments on extending a process related to travel costs. They want feedback on the necessity and practical use of information collected for government acquisitions. This proposed extension aims to ease the information collection and ensure it does not burden respondents. To participate, the public can submit comments by May 12, 2025, via the website https://www.regulations.gov.

In this notice, the Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) seek public comments on the renewal of information collection related to past performance in government acquisitions. The agencies are interested in feedback about the necessity, utility, and burden of this information collection, including how to improve its quality and efficiency. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the current information collection, and the agencies propose extending this approval for three more years. Comments are open until April 12, 2021, and contributors can submit their thoughts through the regulations.gov website.

The General Services Administration (GSA) is notifying the public of its intention to rescind the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) Case 2022-03 regarding alternative fuel vehicle usage during employee relocations. This rule change was originally published on March 26, 2024, and is planned to be rolled back in compliance with recent executive orders. The original language, which did not specify the type of vehicle a relocating employee should use, will be reinstated. This change is part of a broader effort to undo certain previous executive actions.

The General Services Administration (GSA) has announced updates to the mileage reimbursement rates for privately owned vehicles, including cars, airplanes, and motorcycles, applicable throughout 2025. The reimbursement rates are set based on the Internal Revenue Service's standard mileage rate for medical or moving purposes and are intended to cover costs such as fuel, maintenance, and insurance. GSA conducts annual reviews to ensure these rates are fair and accurate. Further details are available in FTR Bulletin 25-04 on the GSA's website.