FY26 National Defense Authorization Act Signed Into Law: What Government Contractors Need to Know

On December 18, 2025, President Trump signed the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) into law. This annual legislation authorizes key Department of Defense programs and introduces significant acquisition-related changes. Highlights include streamlined procurement processes, increased investment in emerging technologies, expanded U.S. production capacity, and higher thresholds for certified cost or pricing data and Cost Accounting Standards compliance.

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About Joe Martinez

Joseph G. Martinez’s practice focuses on all aspects of government contracts litigation and corporate counseling with an emphasis on bid protest litigation, contract and subcontract formation and pricing issues, and complex claims litigation. Joe is also a member of Dentons’ Political Law, Ethics and Disclosure team and counsels clients regarding federal, state and local election law, campaign finance, ethics matters, and assists government contractors in navigating the intersection of law, politics and public policy.

About Chris Fetzer

Chris Fetzer is a member of Dentons' Public Policy and Regulation practice and leads the Defense and Security Policy team. A native Washingtonian, he concentrates on issues at the intersection of business, law, policy, and politics with a focus on advocacy and strategy in the defense, trade, security, energy, and foreign affairs arenas. Leveraging nearly two decades of public and private sector policy experience, Chris represents foreign and domestic clients, including government contractors, across multiple industry sectors, including aerospace and defense, manufacturing, agriculture, energy, and technology, before Congress and the Executive Branch.

About Morgan Murphy

Morgan Murphy is an associate in Dentons’ Government Contracts practice and focuses on all aspects of government contracts counseling and litigation.