DARSFinal Rule

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Limitation on Certain Institutes of Higher Education; Correction

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Summary

This is a correction to a federal rule that limits which universities and colleges can receive defense contracts and research funding from the Department of Defense. The rule aims to ensure that institutions receiving government defense money meet certain standards and don't pose security risks.

Key Points

  • 1The rule restricts certain colleges and universities from getting Defense Department contracts and research grants
  • 2Schools must comply with security and operational standards to be eligible for defense funding
  • 3This affects academic institutions that rely on government research dollars for their programs
  • 4The regulation is a correction to a previously published rule, fixing errors or clarifications in the original version
  • 5Schools that don't meet the requirements may lose access to significant federal funding opportunities

Key Dates

Published

August 28, 2025

This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.

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