If you tried to log into eSRS.gov in the last few days, you already know something changed. The site is gone. And if you use FPDS.gov to research federal contract data, that's shutting down tomorrow.
You're sitting on a solid IDIQ contract awarded two years ago. Your company's grown since then (congratulations, by the way). Now you're looking at a task order under that same contract, and you're wondering: do the new FAR Part 19 recertification rules apply to you? Or does your original contract language protect your small business status through the life of the IDIQ?
What is FAR? Federal Acquisition Regulation Explained for New Contractors
Thinking about federal contracting? The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) isn't just paperwork you can figure out later. The FAR provides the legal framework for the entire federal procurement process, covering contract formation, administration, and closeout. It establishes requirements for competitive bidding, defines different contract types, sets standards for contractor qualifications, and outlines dispute resolution procedures.
