The General Services Administration (GSA) has announced significant changes to its federal contracting rules, which now include class deviations aimed at removing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) considerations from federal contracts. This move comes after feedback from Black-led businesses stating that prior DEI initiatives failed to deliver meaningful results. The White House has officially confirmed this shift, which also includes new guidelines affecting the commercial real estate sector. As the GSA reverses its previous DEI policies for federal contractors, industry stakeholders are seeking clarity on the implications of these changes and how they will affect future contracts.