# Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Direct Award of 8(a) Contracts
> **Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations System** · Interim rule with request for comments. · Published 1998-06-19 · Effective 1998-06-19 · 63 FR 33586
## Document
- **Document number:** 98-16282
- **Category:** dfars-acquisition
- **Sub-agency:** Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations System
- **Federal Register citation:** 63 FR 33586
- **CFR reference:** 48 CFR 213
- **Publication date:** 1998-06-19
- **Effective date:** 1998-06-19
- **DOD docket:** DFARS Case 90-D011
## Abstract

The Director of Defense Procurement has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) dated May 6, 1998, between the Small Business Administration (SBA) and DoD. The MOU streamlines the processing procedures for contract awards under the SBA's 8(a) Program.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/06/19/98-16282/defense-federal-acquisition-regulation-supplement-direct-award-of-8a-contracts)
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