Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns
dfars-acquisition · Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations System · Rule · Published 1996-04-29 · Effective 1996-04-29 · 61 FR 18686
Document
Document number
96-10541
Federal Register citation
61 FR 18686
CFR reference
48 CFR 215
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
dfars-acquisition
Sub-agency
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations System
Publication date
1996-04-29
Effective date
1996-04-29
DOD docket
DFARS Case 95-D039
Abstract
The Department of Defense suspended the sections of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) that prescribe the set-aside of acquisitions for small disadvantaged businesses (SDBs). The Department is issuing this final rule to implement initiatives designed to limit the adverse impact of this suspension. The efforts of a government-wide group to reform affirmative action programs in procurement continue. This action was reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Order 12866.