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Federal Acquisition Regulation: Inflation Adjustment of Acquisition-Related Thresholds

Detected July 30, 2026 · in Government Contracting (SAM/FAR)

FAR Council final rule adjusts acquisition-related thresholds for inflation, effective 60 days after publication in the Federal Register.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) space on July 30, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. All entities contracting with the federal government under FAR-based contracts, including small businesses, defense contractors, GSA schedule holders, and federal grant recipients. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: 60 days after publication in the Federal Register (publication date: August 27, 2025; effective date: October 27, 2025).. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

Various acquisition-related dollar thresholds in the FAR are adjusted upward for inflation (e.g., micro-purchase threshold, simplified acquisition threshold, etc.). Specific new amounts are listed in the rule.

Who it affects

All entities contracting with the federal government under FAR-based contracts, including small businesses, defense contractors, GSA schedule holders, and federal grant recipients.

What you must do

Review the updated thresholds in the final rule and update internal procurement and compliance procedures to reflect the new dollar limits.

Deadline

60 days after publication in the Federal Register (publication date: August 27, 2025; effective date: October 27, 2025).

Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/27/2025-16412/federal-acquisition-regulation-inflation-adjustment-of-acquisition-related-thresholds

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