DFARS

The Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement is the Department of Defense implementation and supplement to the FAR, containing acquisition regulations specific to defense contracts. DFARS addresses unique DoD requirements including cybersecurity (CMMC), foreign ownership restrictions, cost accounting standards applicability, and specialty metals and domestic source restrictions.

Contractors pursuing DoD work must comply with both FAR and DFARS requirements. Key DFARS provisions include the 252.204-7012 clause requiring safeguarding of Covered Defense Information, limitations on subcontracting with foreign entities, and specific requirements for technical data rights. DFARS compliance is essential for any company targeting defense contracts.