Good morning. Here's your federal-contracting briefing for October 1, 2026 — 3 new items from across the market.

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DoD Submits Covered Telecommunications Clearance Request to OMB, Opens Comment Window Through November 2
The Defense Acquisition Regulations System submitted a proposal to OMB on October 1, 2026 for clearance of the information collection behind DFARS clause 252.204-7018, which bars covered defense telecommunications equipment or services from DoD contracts under Section 1656 of the FY2018 NDAA, with public comments due by November 2, 2026.

DoD Seeks Three-Year OMB Renewal of DFARS Small Business Programs Information Collection
The Defense Acquisition Regulations System published a notice on October 1, 2026 proposing that the Office of Management and Budget extend, for three more years, an information collection requirement tied to DFARS Part 219 small business programs, currently approved under OMB Control Number 0704-0386 through January 31, 2027.

USDA Finalizes Rule Overhauling Rural Energy for America Program to Require Completed Projects Before Funding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business-Cooperative Service issued a final rule on October 1, 2026 restructuring the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) so that projects must be fully built and operational before an applicant can apply, with awards based on 12 months of documented energy production or savings data.

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