Having spent more time than I care to admit with both the FAR and DFARS, this is setting the stage for truly unprecedented grift
April 16, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Having spent more time than I care to admit with both the FAR and DFARS, this is setting the stage for truly unprecedented grift
Spent a couple weeks up to my eyeballs in Federal Reserve and OCC regs, now on a new project I'm back into DFARS and NIST. This job is fun but weird af
June 15, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Spent a couple weeks up to my eyeballs in Federal Reserve and OCC regs, now on a new project I'm back into DFARS and NIST. This job is fun but weird af
He is also violating FARS/DFARS. Performing an inherent government function, being a non-firewalled contractor working with financial data and influencing contract awards, etc.
February 3, 2025 at 11:51 PM
He is also violating FARS/DFARS. Performing an inherent government function, being a non-firewalled contractor working with financial data and influencing contract awards, etc.
while you were studying DFARS I learned javascript
while you were mastering DoD 5000 i sought angel investors
while you were doing PME i cultivated the Sales Warrior Mindset
and now that the barbarians are at the gates i am absolutely shitting my pants please help i want to go back to uber
while you were mastering DoD 5000 i sought angel investors
while you were doing PME i cultivated the Sales Warrior Mindset
and now that the barbarians are at the gates i am absolutely shitting my pants please help i want to go back to uber
June 23, 2025 at 7:25 PM
while you were studying DFARS I learned javascript
while you were mastering DoD 5000 i sought angel investors
while you were doing PME i cultivated the Sales Warrior Mindset
and now that the barbarians are at the gates i am absolutely shitting my pants please help i want to go back to uber
while you were mastering DoD 5000 i sought angel investors
while you were doing PME i cultivated the Sales Warrior Mindset
and now that the barbarians are at the gates i am absolutely shitting my pants please help i want to go back to uber
Illegal. Not a DFARs approved country.
September 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Illegal. Not a DFARs approved country.
1. DoD Amends DFARS on Contractor Personnel Authorized to Accompany U.S. Armed Forces
( 71 Fed. Reg. 34826) – The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has issued an interim rule amending Parts 21…
http://localhost:10018/dod-amends-dfars-on-contractor-personnel-authorized-to-accompany-u-s-armed-forces/
( 71 Fed. Reg. 34826) – The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has issued an interim rule amending Parts 21…
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DoD Amends DFARS on Contractor Personnel Authorized to Accompany U.S. Armed Forces
1. DoD Amends DFARS on Contractor Personnel Authorized to Accompany U.S. Armed Forces ( 71 Fed. Reg. 34826) – The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has issued an interim rule…
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September 25, 2026 at 9:50 PM
1. DoD Amends DFARS on Contractor Personnel Authorized to Accompany U.S. Armed Forces
( 71 Fed. Reg. 34826) – The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has issued an interim rule amending Parts 21…
http://localhost:10018/dod-amends-dfars-on-contractor-personnel-authorized-to-accompany-u-s-armed-forces/
( 71 Fed. Reg. 34826) – The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has issued an interim rule amending Parts 21…
http://localhost:10018/dod-amends-dfars-on-contractor-personnel-authorized-to-accompany-u-s-armed-forces/
i don't think most people even know what is encompassed under "defense contractor". there's some sizeable companies that mostly just exist to make screws or aluminum billet who also have to meet DFARS reqs
April 29, 2026 at 3:32 AM
i don't think most people even know what is encompassed under "defense contractor". there's some sizeable companies that mostly just exist to make screws or aluminum billet who also have to meet DFARS reqs
As someone who negotiated more than a few contracts with NASA & DOD, I feel extremely confident that NFS 1852.223-74 Drug- and alcohol-free workforce is in SpaceX launch and ops contracts. For DOD, its DFARS 252.226-7003 Drug-Free Work Force. If he holds a clearance, the drug tests are not optional.
May 30, 2025 at 11:44 AM
As someone who negotiated more than a few contracts with NASA & DOD, I feel extremely confident that NFS 1852.223-74 Drug- and alcohol-free workforce is in SpaceX launch and ops contracts. For DOD, its DFARS 252.226-7003 Drug-Free Work Force. If he holds a clearance, the drug tests are not optional.
Are they gonna try to use DFARS 239.7305 to prevent any lawsuit? I’m not sure if that fully precludes *any* lawsuit or only bid protests, ianal
February 27, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Are they gonna try to use DFARS 239.7305 to prevent any lawsuit? I’m not sure if that fully precludes *any* lawsuit or only bid protests, ianal
ahem stay in your lane rookie
DFARS
DFARS
February 28, 2026 at 3:17 AM
ahem stay in your lane rookie
DFARS
DFARS
I guess the DoD doesn’t have to be CMM2 compliant. Me as a small business have to go through a lot of hoops since my government contract calls that in the DFARS. Do as I say not as I do I guess.
April 24, 2025 at 9:54 PM
I guess the DoD doesn’t have to be CMM2 compliant. Me as a small business have to go through a lot of hoops since my government contract calls that in the DFARS. Do as I say not as I do I guess.
http://emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf/0/d766cfffd3cb8d748525706f005a8aca/$FILE/CODSIA%20DFARS%20Combating%20Trafficking%20%20in%20Persons%20_Final_.pdf
Council of Defense and Space Industries Associations
1000 Wilson Boulev…
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Council of Defense and Space Industries Associations
1000 Wilson Boulev…
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CODSIA DFARS Combating Trafficking in Persons
http://emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf/0/d766cfffd3cb8d748525706f005a8aca/$FILE/CODSIA%20DFARS%20Combating%20Trafficking%20%20in%20Persons%20_Final_.pdf Council of Defense and Space Industries Associations 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1800 Arlington, VA 22209 www.codsia.org (703) 243-2020 August 22, 2005 Ms. Amy Williams Defense Acquisition Regulations Council OUSD…
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September 24, 2026 at 12:16 AM
http://emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf/0/d766cfffd3cb8d748525706f005a8aca/$FILE/CODSIA%20DFARS%20Combating%20Trafficking%20%20in%20Persons%20_Final_.pdf
Council of Defense and Space Industries Associations
1000 Wilson Boulev…
http://localhost:10018/codsia-dfars-combating-trafficking-in-persons/
Council of Defense and Space Industries Associations
1000 Wilson Boulev…
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Both apply. DFARs adds rules that are Defense specific, but the FAR is still the main source of requirements.
February 28, 2026 at 3:16 AM
Both apply. DFARs adds rules that are Defense specific, but the FAR is still the main source of requirements.
Incredible reporting, @expressnews.com
Is Garda's contract compliant with FARS or DFARS, i.e. are they carrying out an inherent government function?
Is Garda's contract compliant with FARS or DFARS, i.e. are they carrying out an inherent government function?
September 20, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Incredible reporting, @expressnews.com
Is Garda's contract compliant with FARS or DFARS, i.e. are they carrying out an inherent government function?
Is Garda's contract compliant with FARS or DFARS, i.e. are they carrying out an inherent government function?
“Hardy har har” popped into my head but it was more like “FAR DFARS FAR.”
March 3, 2025 at 3:29 PM
“Hardy har har” popped into my head but it was more like “FAR DFARS FAR.”
Yeah, I’ve been out of the FAR/DFARS arena since 2007.
February 28, 2026 at 3:31 AM
Yeah, I’ve been out of the FAR/DFARS arena since 2007.
"The defense industrial base primarily provides things for us: munitions, warfighting capabilities — things," Davies says. "Yes, we have some IT service providers. ... But the handling of federal data is already regulated by DFARS. And I really just went, 'Does this [CMMC Phase 2] make sense?'"
August 5, 2026 at 10:59 PM
"The defense industrial base primarily provides things for us: munitions, warfighting capabilities — things," Davies says. "Yes, we have some IT service providers. ... But the handling of federal data is already regulated by DFARS. And I really just went, 'Does this [CMMC Phase 2] make sense?'"
it precludes bid protests, but the problem is that that DFARS only applies to covered procurement actions (like subcontracts on a bid) and it requires a classified finding which the judge may review to determine whether the court has jurisdiction, and they already announced the reason.
February 27, 2026 at 11:11 PM
it precludes bid protests, but the problem is that that DFARS only applies to covered procurement actions (like subcontracts on a bid) and it requires a classified finding which the judge may review to determine whether the court has jurisdiction, and they already announced the reason.
Le Buy Americain Act (et tout le corpus juridique approchant : Amendement Berry, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), CFIUS sur les investissements étrangers…) restreint les acquisitions faites à l’étranger, et crée un cadre pour les exemptions
March 23, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Le Buy Americain Act (et tout le corpus juridique approchant : Amendement Berry, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), CFIUS sur les investissements étrangers…) restreint les acquisitions faites à l’étranger, et crée un cadre pour les exemptions
Duh. The atrocities of lack of knowledge about federal contracts, FAR, DFARS,and agencies regs are gobsmacking.
February 22, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Duh. The atrocities of lack of knowledge about federal contracts, FAR, DFARS,and agencies regs are gobsmacking.
IANAL either but I work with Federal (specifically DoD) contracts, and I'm honestly kinda curious to see how AI would "summarize" a 72-page contract full of FARs and DFARS. Some of the clauses are included in full, but many aren't!
December 28, 2025 at 8:23 PM
IANAL either but I work with Federal (specifically DoD) contracts, and I'm honestly kinda curious to see how AI would "summarize" a 72-page contract full of FARs and DFARS. Some of the clauses are included in full, but many aren't!
It's unlikely. The FAR and DFARS generally require US government contractors to store US government data within the United States.
February 10, 2026 at 3:55 PM
It's unlikely. The FAR and DFARS generally require US government contractors to store US government data within the United States.
DFARS 225.7018 says the US Defense Department can’t source rare earth minerals from China, Russia, North Korea or Iran..Does not prevent private industry,not under a defense contract, from sourcing. The pressure on RE minerals is coming from the roundabout illegal sourcing taking place I’m betting.
February 23, 2026 at 10:40 PM
DFARS 225.7018 says the US Defense Department can’t source rare earth minerals from China, Russia, North Korea or Iran..Does not prevent private industry,not under a defense contract, from sourcing. The pressure on RE minerals is coming from the roundabout illegal sourcing taking place I’m betting.
It's great I can invest in my hobbies
New U.S. defense procurement rules take effect on January 1, 2027. Under 10 U.S.C. §4872 and DFARS 252.225-7052, the U.S. Department of Defense will be prohibited from sourcing rare earth metals, magnets, or components from China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea
New U.S. defense procurement rules take effect on January 1, 2027. Under 10 U.S.C. §4872 and DFARS 252.225-7052, the U.S. Department of Defense will be prohibited from sourcing rare earth metals, magnets, or components from China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea
July 20, 2026 at 7:11 PM
It's great I can invest in my hobbies
New U.S. defense procurement rules take effect on January 1, 2027. Under 10 U.S.C. §4872 and DFARS 252.225-7052, the U.S. Department of Defense will be prohibited from sourcing rare earth metals, magnets, or components from China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea
New U.S. defense procurement rules take effect on January 1, 2027. Under 10 U.S.C. §4872 and DFARS 252.225-7052, the U.S. Department of Defense will be prohibited from sourcing rare earth metals, magnets, or components from China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea
Very much so.
Also, not all subtiers are willing to accept FAR/DFARS flowdowns requirements regarding access to company financials, cybersecurity requirements, the Very Involved and Invasive process for having your products deemed “commercial” by FAR standards, etc.
Also, not all subtiers are willing to accept FAR/DFARS flowdowns requirements regarding access to company financials, cybersecurity requirements, the Very Involved and Invasive process for having your products deemed “commercial” by FAR standards, etc.
February 27, 2024 at 2:49 PM
Very much so.
Also, not all subtiers are willing to accept FAR/DFARS flowdowns requirements regarding access to company financials, cybersecurity requirements, the Very Involved and Invasive process for having your products deemed “commercial” by FAR standards, etc.
Also, not all subtiers are willing to accept FAR/DFARS flowdowns requirements regarding access to company financials, cybersecurity requirements, the Very Involved and Invasive process for having your products deemed “commercial” by FAR standards, etc.