History Doesn’t Repeat Itself, But It Often Rhymes—The Administration Again Tries To Reshape Federal Contracting by Mandating Prioritization of Fixed-Price Contracts

President Trump’s administration has brought, and continues to bring, sweeping changes to the government contracting landscape. From the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul to promoting commercial purchasing and use of non-traditional contracting vehicles such as Other Transaction Agreements and Commercial Solutions Openings, contractors have been required to rapidly make changes and adjust to a significantly changing environment. This week brought additional change—though it is not “revolutionary.” In an April 30, 2026 executive order (EO) titled “Promoting Efficiency, Accountability, and Performance