Today You said: write an excerpt in less than 500 characters Copilot said: Copilot You asked for an excerpt under 500 characters from your selected text in "Kithen Sink Approach.docx". Here’s a concise summary based on your selection: The “kitchen sink” approach—flowing down every FAR and DFARS clause to subcontractors—is now outdated for commercial contracts. As of Nov. 17, 2023, DFARS 252.244-7000 requires primes to only flow down clauses explicitly required, improving co

The "kitchen sink" approach to DFARS clause flowdown is now outdated for commercial contracts. As of November 17, 2023, prime contractors must only flow down clauses explicitly required by regulation or the contract. This change aims to reduce compliance risks, contract disputes, and administrative burdens. For non-commercial contracts, while the kitchen sink approach is still allowed, it is not recommended.

On April 15, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order titled "Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement," aiming to overhaul the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). This reform seeks to simplify regulations, enhance agility, and promote financial responsibility, making the procurement process more efficient and competitive. While promising increased efficiency and value, it may face implementation challenges and adaptation periods for businesses and agencies.