The 2026 Federal AI Procurement Rules Decoded: A Survival Guide for Small Contractors and Subcontractors
Executive Summary The federal AI procurement landscape changed dramatically in 2025 and 2026. Four major instruments now reshape what small primes and subcontractors must do: Executive Order 14275, OMB Memorandum M-25-22, draft clause GSAR 552.239-7001, and FAR Case 2023-008. The FY26 NDAA delivered real cost relief. The certified cost or pricing data threshold rises from…