25 Aug 2025
📄Proposed Rule on DoD Funding Disclosure in Technical Publications
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Disclosure of DoD Funding in Technical Publications (DFARS Case 2024-D003)
Summary
DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement a section of the William M. Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 that provides a requirement to disclose DoD funds in public documents resulting from research or development.
Agencies
- Defense Department
- Defense Acquisition Regulations System
Business Impact
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The proposed rule requires contractors to disclose DoD funding amounts in public documents from research and development contracts, impacting compliance and reporting obligations for businesses engaged in such contracts. This transparency goal may enhance market competition by requiring disclosure of government funding sources.