Proposed Rule2025-13520

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: 8(a) Program (DFARS Case 2024-D025)

Primary source

Metadata and text below are from the Federal Register, a public-domain U.S. government work. Always verify the official published version before relying on it for any legal matter.

Published
July 18, 2025

Issuing agencies

Defense DepartmentDefense Acquisition Regulations System

Abstract

DoD is withdrawing the proposed rule to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) for the case titled: 8(a) Program (DFARS Case 2024-D025). Accordingly, this proposed rule is withdrawn, and the DFARS case is closed.

Full Text

<html>
<head>
<title>Federal Register, Volume 90 Issue 136 (Friday, July 18, 2025)</title>
</head>
<body><pre>
[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 136 (Friday, July 18, 2025)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 33912]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-13520]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Acquisition Regulations System

48 CFR Part 252

[Docket DARS-2024-0032]
RIN 0750-AM22


Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: 8(a) Program 
(DFARS Case 2024-D025)

AGENCY: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense 
(DoD).

ACTION: Proposed rule; withdrawal.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: DoD is withdrawing the proposed rule to amend the Defense 
Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) for the case titled: 
8(a) Program (DFARS Case 2024-D025). Accordingly, this proposed rule is 
withdrawn, and the DFARS case is closed.

DATES: The proposed rule published on October 10, 2024, at 89 FR 82196 
is withdrawn as of July 18, 2025.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer D. Johnson, telephone 703-
717-8226.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DoD published a proposed rule in the Federal 
Register on October 10, 2024, at 89 FR 82196 to revise the DFARS to 
align with changes made to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) via 
the final rules published in the Federal Register on August 11, 2021 
(86 FR 44233) and on September 23, 2022 (87 FR 58219). The final rule 
for FAR Case 2016-011, Revision of Limitations on Subcontracting, 
published on August 11, 2021, standardized the application of the 
nonmanufacturer rule requirements for the socioeconomic programs 
identified at FAR 19.000(a)(3). The final rule for FAR Case 2017-019, 
Policy on Joint Ventures, published on September 23, 2022, clarified 
the eligibility of joint ventures under the 8(a) Program.
    DoD also proposed to amend the DFARS to align with the proposed 
rule for FAR Case 2021-020, Limitations on Subcontracting, published on 
January 17, 2024 (89 FR 2910). This FAR rule proposed to remove the 
nonmanufacturer rule requirements for 8(a) participants from FAR 
19.809-2, as was intended to be accomplished via the final rule 
published on August 11, 2021, and to remove the kit assembler rule set 
from the nonmanufacturer rule. DoD proposed to make similar changes in 
the DFARS.
    Executive Order 14275, Restoring Common Sense to Federal 
Procurement, requires that the FAR be amended to ensure it contains 
only provisions that are required by statute or that are necessary to 
support simplicity and usability, strengthen the efficacy of the 
procurement system, or protect economic or national security interests. 
Amendments to the FAR resulting from this Executive Order may drive 
revisions to the DFARS. Accordingly, the proposed rule is withdrawn and 
DFARS Case 2024-D025 is closed.

List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 252

    Government procurement.

Jennifer D. Johnson,
Editor/Publisher, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2025-13520 Filed 7-17-25; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6001-FR-P


</pre></body>
</html>
Indexed from Federal Register on July 18, 2025.

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.