Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (Future Release)
- Describes the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations System, defines words and terms used in the DFAR, describes improper business practices, personal conflict of interest, and administrative matters
- Defines regulations for competition and acquisition plans, such as publicizing contract actions, competition requirements, acquisition planning, required sources of supplies and services, contractor qualifications, and market research, and describes agency needs and acquisition of commercial items
- Sets up standards for contracting methods and contract types, such as simplified acquisition procedures, sealed bidding, contracting by negotiation, types of contracts, special contracting methods, and emergency acquisitions
- Delineates regulations pertaining to special categories of contracting, such as major system acquisition, research and development contracting, construction and architect-engineer contracts, service contracting, federal supply schedule contracting, acquisition of information technology, and the acquisition of utility services
- Offers standardized solicitation provisions and contract clauses and forms
The Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARs) are the principal regulations, procedures, guidance, and information regarding the procurement and acquisition of services and supplies by the Department of Defense (DoD). The DFAR is the supplementation and implementation of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) that contains the requirements of the law, DoD policy, and delegation of FAR authorities, deviations from the FAR, and policies that have a significant impact, either financially or administratively, on those with contracts or offers pending with the DoD.
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