Good morning. Here's your federal-contracting briefing for September 19, 2026 — 3 new items from across the market.

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FAR Council Proposes Overhaul of Acquisition Rules Under Executive Order 14275
The FAR Council — OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA — proposed a rule on September 18, 2026 revising seven parts of the Federal Acquisition Regulation to implement Executive Order 14275, "Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement." It is the first of twelve planned rules to streamline the FAR; comments close October 19, 2026.

DHS Finalizes Rule Restricting Foreign-Sourced PPE Under Make PPE in America Act
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) finalized a rule on September 18, 2026 amending its acquisition regulation to codify compliance with the Make Personal Protective Equipment in America Act. The rule, effective October 19, 2026, is meant to sustain and expand domestic PPE manufacturing capacity.

OPM Proposes Overhaul of Excepted Service Rules, Formalizes Schedule Policy/Career Conversions
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) on September 18, 2026 proposed sweeping updates to excepted-service hiring regulations, including formal procedures for converting Pathways Program participants to Schedule Policy/Career. The rule preserves veterans' preference and injury-restoration rights, and public comments are due November 17, 2026.

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