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International trade · 25/05/2011Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

Department of State Acquisition Regulation; Foreign Nationals and Third Country Nationals

Summary

The Department of State has made a change to its Acquisition Regulation, allowing foreign nationals and third-country nationals to serve as contracting officers for acquisitions valued at $25,000 or less, streamlining procurement processes at overseas Department of State posts.

Original source language: Federal Register — State DepartmentOpen original release →

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