Finding and Interpreting DFARS clauses for defense procurement contracts

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DFARS means Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement. FAR stands for Federal Acquisition Regulation and is the set of regulations governing all acquisitions and contracting procedures in the Federal government. The Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement – DFARS gives Department of Defense execution and supplementation of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

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DFARS stands for Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement. It is a set of restrictions for the origination of raw materials intended to protect the US defense industry from the vulnerabilities of being overly dependent on foreign sources of supply. The FAR clause is a term in the contract in which federal contractors commit to use E-Verify to verify that all of their new hires and all employees (existing also, new) doled out to a government contract are approved to work in the United States.

The federal government is the largest buyer of goods and services in the world, and executive branch agencies—particularly the Department of Defense—make most of these purchases. It is a fact that many although not all acquisitions by executive branch agencies are subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), which can make the FAR a topic of interest to Members and committees of Congress and their staff.

In particular, Members, committees, and staff may find themselves considering or drafting legislation that would prompt amendment of the FAR to save money, promote transparency, or further other public policies. It is further certain that conducting oversight of executive agencies’ performance in procuring goods and services, including their compliance with the FAR; and responding to questions from constituents regarding executive branch procurement activities.

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