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Regulation & law · 30/09/2016Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

DoD, GSA, and NASA Issue Final Rule to Update Federal Acquisition Regulation Terminology

Summary

The Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are updating the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to change the terminology for uniquely identifying entities that receive federal awards, removing the need for a proprietary standard or number.

Original source language: Federal Register — General Services AdministrationOpen original release →

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