DISA Mandates Acquisition Accelerators for 40% of Task Orders by March 2026
The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) has mandated that by March 2026, at least 40% of all task orders must employ acquisition accelerators, such as oral proposals, to improve procurement efficiency. This initiative, which aims for 80% compliance by September, is part of a broader regulatory overhaul by the Department of Defense, including 31 class deviations to the Federal Acquisition Regulation. DISA's efforts are designed to streamline acquisition timelines and encourage greater participation from commercial firms in the DoD procurement process.
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The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) mandates that by March 2026, at least 40% of all task or delivery orders must utilize an acquisition accelerator, such as oral proposals. This initiative aims to enhance acquisition speed and efficiency, with a target of 80% compliance by September.
DISA's procurement services executive, Doug Packard, emphasizes the potential to reduce acquisition timelines significantly during the source selection phase. The Department of Defense's Office of Pricing, Contracting and Acquisition Policy issued 31 class deviations to the Federal Acquisition Regulation, effective February 1, as part of a broader regulatory overhaul.
DISA's accelerators will apply to contracts under FAR Parts 8 and 16. The Pentagon plans additional deviations throughout 2026, and OFPP is collecting feedback from stakeholders to refine the FAR. DISA has tested several accelerator tools and aims to attract more commercial firms into the DoD procurement process.
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