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The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has issued a notice detailing a list of federal properties recommended for disposal, consolidation, or co-location by the Public Buildings Reform Board (PBRB). The evaluation considered various factors, including financial returns, marketability, and agency mission impacts, to prioritize high and medium-value projects. While efficiency and usage rates for office buildings were identified, it's deemed infeasible to apply a universal standard for non-office buildings due to their varied purposes. The PBRB, with the help of the General Services Administration (GSA), is responsible for thoroughly vetting these properties before any action is taken.

The General Services Administration announced two public meetings of the Federal Secure Cloud Advisory Committee (FSCAC) to discuss cloud computing products and services security. These virtual meetings will occur on February 26 and 27, 2025, and will feature presentations, panel discussions, and public comment opportunities. Participants will learn about the FedRAMP roadmap, and initial recommendations on cloud service adoption challenges, especially for small businesses, will be discussed. Registration for the meetings is required and available online, where further information and materials can also be accessed.

The Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are seeking public feedback on extending the value engineering requirements through the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). They want comments on whether the information collection is essential for federal acquisitions and how it can be improved while minimizing the burden on respondents. The public is invited to submit comments by May 12, 2025, via the website https://www.regulations.gov. The collected data will help evaluate Value Engineering Change Proposals (VECPs) that contractors submit, and if accepted, enable a fair sharing plan for cost reductions.

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.

The General Services Administration (GSA) is inviting public comments on a proposal to extend the use of GSA Form 3453, which is needed to request the use of public space in federal buildings and on federal grounds for various activities. The proposal is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act process, which requires the Regulatory Secretariat Division to seek approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). People can submit comments and suggestions regarding this proposal, especially about its necessity and accuracy, until May 13, 2025. For further details, individuals can contact Ms. Karen Handsfield at the GSA.

The General Services Administration (GSA) is set to revise a rule concerning the Federal Management Regulation, titled "Designation of Authority and Sustainable Siting," which was initially announced on April 22, 2024. This revision aligns with Executive Order 14148, aiming to eliminate certain language related to sustainability and diversity, equity, and inclusion. The affected regulation deals with the location of federal space or properties. The planned revision will be finalized with amendments announced in the Federal Register.

The Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-02 summarizes new regulations agreed upon by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council. The Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and NASA are involved in implementing these rules, which include requirements for airlines contracting with the Federal Government to report on human trafficking prevention efforts and updates to the certification process for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses seeking certain government contracts. These updates primarily aim to improve regulatory compliance and reinforce ethical standards without significantly impacting small businesses. Most changes go into effect on December 16, 2024, with some rules effective January 3, 2025.

The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA have made a request to the Office of Management and Budget to review and extend a current information collection related to improper business practices and conflicts of interest under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. This consolidation aims to make it easier for industry participants to identify and manage these requirements, while reducing redundancy and administrative burden. Contractors must submit information related to several contract clauses, including independent price determination, anti-kickback procedures, and preventing personal conflicts of interest. The public can comment on these requirements until March 8, 2021.

The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA have released a Small Entity Compliance Guide summarizing a new rule from the Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-04. This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation to increase the domestic content requirements and price evaluation preferences for American-made goods under the Buy American statute. The changes aim to boost economic and national security by reducing foreign content in U.S. manufactured products. Even though the rules increase the requirements, they are not expected to significantly impact a large number of small businesses.

The Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and NASA have proposed changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to improve small business participation in multiple-award contracts. This proposal aims to expand the use of small business set-asides, promote more coordination with small business specialists during planning, and increase opportunities for small businesses to win government contracts. It introduces stricter documentation and coordination requirements for agencies, especially when opting not to set aside projects for small businesses, and discusses using tools like "on-ramps" to include more small businesses in long-term contracts. These changes are intended to boost competition and economic strength by involving more small businesses in government contracts.