DoD Aligns with FAR on Sustainable Procurement

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) issued a final rule bringing the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) into alignment with changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) that reorganized Part 23 on Sustainable Procurement. The rule, issued on August 15, 2024, became effective immediately.  It makes no substantive changes and “does not alter policy or requirements stated in the DFARS.” Although the rule renames certain DFARS parts and subparts, and changes one DFARS clause number, its effect on contractors is likely slight. We previously commented in greater detail on the corresponding streamlining of the FAR.

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