Washington, District of Columbia, United States
About this story
The American Institute of Architects welcomed a proposed amendment to FAR 15.404-9 that would specify that the six-percent limitation for architect-engineer services on public works and utilities applies to cost-type contracts rather than being applied across federal A/E contracts. AIA describes the proposal as part of the federal government’s Revolutionary FAR Overhaul and argues that it would align procurement practice more closely with the underlying statute and contemporary design-service costs.
Status and timeline
A proposed Federal Acquisition Regulation change was publicized September 18, 2026. It has not been described as enacted or final.
