DoD Amends DFARS to Allow Acquisition of Foreign-Made Para-Aramid Fibers and Yarns

Summary

The US Department of Defense has issued an interim rule to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, allowing the acquisition of items containing para-aramid fibers and yarns manufactured in foreign countries that have a defense memorandum of understanding with the US. This decision was made by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics.