The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council has released updates to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) model deviations to implement Executive Order (E.O.) 14398, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors, dated March 26, 2026.

In accordance with issued FAR Council implementing guidance, the following RFO updates were posted on April 20, 2026:

• RFO Part 9 - Contractor Qualifications - FAR 9.4 has been updated to incorporate failure to comply with the requirements of the clause at 52.222-90, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors as a cause for debarment or suspension.
  • Implementation Support: Practitioner Album: FAR Part 9

• RFO Part 12 - Acquisition of Commercial Products and Services - Table 12-3 has been updated to include the clause at 52.222-90, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors. 
  • Implementation Support: Practitioner Album: FAR Part 12

• RFO Part 22 - Application of Labor Laws - New subpart 22.22 - Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors to include definitions at 22.2201 and policy at 22.2202. 
  • Implementation Support: Practitioner Album: FAR Part 22

• RFO Part 52 - Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses - Creates the new clause 52.222-90, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (APR 2026), and adds this clause to the table of clauses required to be flowed down to subcontracts for commercial products or commercial services in clause 52.244-6 (APR 2026). 
  • Implementation Support: Practitioner Album: FAR Part 52

To view all available rewritten FAR Parts and agency deviations, visit: https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide

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