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Federal Register · August 7, 2025
The title they went with Federal Acquisition Regulation: Clarification of System for Award Management Preaward Registration Requirements Noisy translates that to

Federal contractors must register in a new system before bidding on jobs

What happened
The US government has finalized a rule that clarifies how companies must register to bid on federal contracts. Companies must now complete their registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) before they can even submit a bid.
Why it matters
This rule closes a loophole where companies could submit bids for federal contracts without being fully registered in the government's central vendor database. It means that only fully vetted companies can now compete for government work. This change aims to streamline the procurement process and ensure all bidders meet basic eligibility requirements upfront.
The signal
Watch for any reported delays or reductions in the number of bids received for federal contracts in the coming months, especially from smaller businesses or new entrants.
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