DFARS

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

The Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) implements and supplements the FAR specifically for Department of Defense acquisitions. It contains unique DoD requirements for cybersecurity, supply chain risk management, data rights, and contractor business systems.

Key Topics

Cybersecurity requirements (DFARS 252.204-7012)
CMMC certification requirements
Contractor business systems (DFARS 252.242-7005)
Technical data rights and IP protections
Supply chain risk management
Buy American and specialty metals
DoD-specific cost principles
Foreign military sales (FMS)

Key References

DFARS 252.204-7012
Safeguarding Covered Defense Information
DFARS 252.204-7021
CMMC Requirements
DFARS 252.227-7013
Rights in Technical Data
DFARS 252.242-7005
Contractor Business Systems
DFARS 252.225-7001
Buy American and Balance of Payments
DFARS 252.215-7002
Cost Estimating System Requirements

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