Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Preference for Local 8(a) Contractors-Base Closure or Realignment
dfars-acquisition · Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations System · Rule · Published 2002-03-14 · 67 FR 11438
Document
Document number
02-5951
Federal Register citation
67 FR 11438
CFR reference
48 CFR 226
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
dfars-acquisition
Sub-agency
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations System
Publication date
2002-03-14
DOD docket
DFARS Case 2001-D007
Abstract
DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to clarify policy pertaining to preferences for local businesses in acquisitions that support a base closure or realignment. The rule clarifies that both competitive and noncompetitive acquisitions under the Section 8(a) Program are permitted if an eligible 8(a) contractor is located in the vicinity of the base to be closed or realigned.