Regulation & law · 26/03/2012Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

Federal Acquisition Regulation Updates: New Designated Country (Armenia) and Other Trade Agreements

Summary

The Federal Acquisition Regulation has been updated to include Armenia as a new designated country, and other trade agreements have been implemented, affecting government procurement and international trade.

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