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Regulation & law · 06/06/2016Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

DOD, GSA, and NASA Propose Removing Obsolete 'Telegram' and 'Telegraph' References from Federal Acquisition Regulation

Summary

The Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are proposing to update the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to eliminate references to outdated 'telegram' and 'telegraph' technologies, replacing them with electronic communication references. The proposed changes also cover expedited notice of termination and change orders.

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

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