DODFinal Rule

Federal Acquisition Regulation: Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06; Introduction

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Summary

This is an update to 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 contracts, which can indirectly impact prices and availability of certain products in the broader economy.

Key Points

  • 1Updates federal purchasing rules that apply to all Department of Defense contracts and acquisitions
  • 2Affects thousands of companies that sell products or services to the military
  • 3May change requirements for how contractors bid on military projects and what they must do to win contracts
  • 4Applies to government spending that reaches into the billions of dollars annually
  • 5Implementation details will be clarified in follow-up guidance issued to federal agencies and contractors

Key Dates

Published

August 27, 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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