# Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns
> **Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations System** · Final rule. · Published 1996-04-29 · Effective 1996-04-29 · 61 FR 18686
## Document
- **Document number:** 96-10541
- **Category:** dfars-acquisition
- **Sub-agency:** Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations System
- **Federal Register citation:** 61 FR 18686
- **CFR reference:** 48 CFR 215
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/04/29/96-10541/defense-federal-acquisition-regulation-supplement-small-disadvantaged-business-concerns)
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