FAR Council Moves to Prohibit ‘Racially Discriminatory DEI Practices’ Through Mandatory Contract Clauses

The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council) on April 20, 2026 released guidance and associated Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) model deviations to implement Executive Order 14398, which is aimed at combating discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives by federal contractors. The guidance marks a significant escalation from aspirational policy statements to enforceable obligations by directing agencies to embed the order’s requirements into contracts and... By: Morgan Lewis