# Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Preference for Local 8(a) Contractors-Base Closure or Realignment
> **Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations System** · Final rule. · Published 2002-03-14 · 67 FR 11438
## Document
- **Document number:** 02-5951
- **Category:** dfars-acquisition
- **Sub-agency:** Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations System
- **Federal Register citation:** 67 FR 11438
- **CFR reference:** 48 CFR 226
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/03/14/02-5951/defense-federal-acquisition-regulation-supplement-preference-for-local-8a-contractors-base-closure)
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