Good morning. Here's your federal-contracting briefing for October 18, 2026 — 3 new items from across the market.

📡 The Wire

DoD Seeks Comment on DFARS Inspection and Receiving Report Collection
DoD proposes extending the DFARS Inspection and Receiving Report information collection (OMB 0704-0248); comments are due December 18, 2026.

DoD Seeks Comment on DFARS Parts 223/226 Safety and Drug-Free Workforce Collection
DoD proposes extending the information collection under DFARS Parts 223 and 226 (OMB 0704-0272); comments are due December 18, 2026.

CFTC Issues Interim Final Rule Excluding Casino-Style Gambling From 'Swap'
The CFTC adopted an interim final rule codifying that sportsbook and casino-game wagers fall outside the definition of 'swap.'

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