🇧🇷 Brazilian Scenario: The Consolidation of the 14,133 Era and New Limits | 🇺🇸 US Scenario: The "FAR 2.0" and the AI Revolution

In Brazil, 2025 marks the definitive end of the transition to the New Bidding Law (Law 14.133/2021).

The government has just updated the values ​​for direct contracting (exemption) via Decree 12.343/2024, adjusting the radar for those seeking agility and less bureaucracy.

New Ceilings for 2025: Now, works and engineering services can be directly contracted up to R$ 125,451.15, while other services and purchases reach R$ 62,725.59. This is a huge window of opportunity for quick contracts.

1. Crisis Management and Emergency Purchases: The government launched exceptional measures (MP 1.309/2025) for the direct purchase of items affected by international tariffs, showing that bidding is also an active economic policy tool.

2. Focus on Governance: The PNCP (National Public Procurement Portal) is now the heart of everything. If your company isn't there with its data complete, it simply doesn't exist for the government.

3. Analyst Insight: "The game has changed from 'lowest price at any cost' to 'selecting the most advantageous proposal'. Those who invest in compliance and technical planning now have a real competitive advantage over the opportunists."

In the United States, 2025 is the year of "FAR 2.0".

The new administration’s Executive Order "Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement" is tearing up the old 2,000-page rulebook to simplify federal contracting.

• DOGE Influence: The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is centralizing systems and fast-tracking IT updates, demanding that contractors be leaner and more cost-effective.

• The AI Explosion: Federal agencies are projected to spend over $3.3 billion on AI in FY 2025. If you offer technology, the "AI Procurement Toolbox" from the GSA is your new best friend.

• Fixed-Price Shift: There’s a clear move towards fixed-price contracts to protect the taxpayer. This means your financial discipline needs to be sharper than ever to maintain margins.

Analyst’s Take: "The U.S. government is no longer just buying products; it’s buying outcomes. The shift to agile contracts and real-time transparency means that the administrative burden is dropping, but the bar for performance is rising."