# Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Describing Agency Needs
> **Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations System** · Final rule. · Published 2006-05-12 · Effective 2006-05-12 · 71 FR 27641
## Document
- **Document number:** 06-4471
- **Category:** dfars-acquisition
- **Sub-agency:** Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations System
- **Federal Register citation:** 71 FR 27641
- **CFR reference:** 48 CFR 211
- **Publication date:** 2006-05-12
- **Effective date:** 2006-05-12
- **DOD docket:** DFARS Case 2003-D073
## Abstract

DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to the use of specifications, standards, and data item descriptions in solicitations and contracts. This rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2006/05/12/06-4471/defense-federal-acquisition-regulation-supplement-describing-agency-needs)
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