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Space Administration (NASA) are proposing to update the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to eliminate references to outdated 'telegram' and 'telegraph' technologies, replacing them with electronic communication references.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.