Regulation & law · 17/10/2016Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

Federal Acquisition Regulation Updates Entity Identification Requirements

Summary

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) has introduced new rules requiring federal agencies to uniquely identify entities receiving federal awards, aiming to enhance transparency and accountability in government contracting.

Original source language: Federal Register — General Services AdministrationOpen original release →

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