Happy Friday and happy Labor Day weekend! Labor Day was established to honor the hard work and achievements of American workers. It originated in the late 19th century during a time of growing labor movements advocating for fair wages, safe working conditions, and reasonable hours. Today, it not only pays tribute to those efforts but also marks the unofficial end of summer and the beginning of the fall season. We hope you enjoy a day of rest, barbecues, and time with family!

This week in federal government contracting, take a look at stories highlighting the FAR overhaul, reduced peer review for Army procurements, and increasing use of AI.

• CIO Council asks FedRAMP to prioritize AI tools for approval
• Lawmaker calls for an independent review of cybersecurity in the U.S. courts system
• Another package from the Revolutionary FAR overhaul — we’ll break down what’s new
• New NATO Commercial Space Strategy Seeks Flexible Contracting, Financing Models
• Army pares back peer reviews as part of acquisition policy revamp
• Trump taps DOGE-aligned tech leader to overhaul federal websites
• SBA Orders Lenders to End Practice of Debanking
• GSA’s $1 awards for AI tools come under protest