Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Restrictions on the Use of Mandatory Arbitration Agreements (DFARS Case 2010-D004)

Summary

The US Department of Defense (DoD) is finalizing a rule to restrict the use of mandatory arbitration agreements in contracts exceeding $1 million, using Fiscal Year 2010 funds. The rule allows the Secretary of Defense to waive the restriction for specific contractors or subcontractors if it poses a national security risk.