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Regulation & law · 15/12/1998Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

Defense Department Updates Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to Remove Outdated Guidance on Short Form Research Contracts

Summary

The Director of Defense Procurement has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to remove guidance on short form research contracts with educational institutions and nonprofit organizations, effective immediately.

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