DODFinal Rule

Federal Acquisition Regulation: Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-04; Introduction

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Summary

This is an update to the federal rules that govern how the Department of Defense buys goods and services from contractors. These rules affect how taxpayer money is spent on military purchases and can influence which companies do business with the government.

Key Points

  • 1Updates the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), which is the rulebook for how federal agencies purchase everything from office supplies to military equipment
  • 2Applies to defense contracts and purchasing decisions made by the Department of Defense
  • 3Affects businesses that want to sell products or services to the federal government
  • 4Changes may impact contract requirements, bidding processes, or compliance standards that companies must follow
  • 5Published in May 2025 as part of regular updates to keep procurement rules current with policy changes

Key Dates

Published

May 12, 2025

This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.

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