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The $10 Million TINA Threshold Is Now in Effect: What Contractors and Subcontractors Need to Know - Inside Government Contracts

Detected August 19, 2026 · in Government Contracting (SAM/FAR)

The TINA threshold for cost or pricing data submissions has increased to $10 million, effective immediately, reducing compliance burdens for contractors and subcontractors.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) space on August 19, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Federal contractors and subcontractors, including small-business set-asides, defense contractors, GSA schedule holders, and federal grant recipients. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Effective immediately; no specific deadline provided.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

The Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA) threshold for requiring certified cost or pricing data has been raised from $750,000 to $10 million.

Who it affects

Federal contractors and subcontractors, including small-business set-asides, defense contractors, GSA schedule holders, and federal grant recipients.

What you must do

Review current and upcoming contracts to determine if they fall below the new threshold and adjust compliance procedures accordingly.

Deadline

Effective immediately; no specific deadline provided.

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi3wFBVV95cUxOQ3NreDNjemRBZGYzOFVrYzVWeXRIWFNHRlE2WEZQbm9IMFZKSW44RUczOXdJc2p3eEk4MmthVDZSc0xyX3doYUp2U2hkNjhkbHdVQUEzeHJfZ3ZYcmM5ZWtHSG9BZlFtUm1sWFBHNmdwdDc2cGNyTlZUcWlmcFNtRnNteHRQR0E5VmpCdW1GMmZhZjVTSGxEeGs3U21KcUtPWmdCekJwOVRQWFdHbHNPWkZ1TXVmMl9tNDN1T2k2dDUzME5FZTdEWkpqY2hzeS15MmNMYzFueVRUZFhLMHpz?oc=5

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