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Guidance on Referrals for Potential Criminal Enforcement

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

GSA issues guidance on referring criminally liable regulatory offenses to DOJ, aligning with executive order on overcriminalization.

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 Medium urgency. All federal contractors, especially 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: No specific deadline provided; guidance is effective immediately upon publication.. 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

GSA clarifies how it will identify and refer potential criminal violations of federal regulations to the Department of Justice, focusing on regulatory offenses that may be criminally liable.

Who it affects

All federal contractors, especially small businesses, defense contractors, GSA schedule holders, and federal grant recipients.

What you must do

Review compliance programs to ensure no regulatory violations that could be considered criminal; consult legal counsel for specific exposure.

Deadline

No specific deadline provided; guidance is effective immediately upon publication.

Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/06/23/2025-11505/guidance-on-referrals-for-potential-criminal-enforcement

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