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DFARS 209.170-2 Restriction.

The codified text (eCFR, as of 2026-10-02). Under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul ↗, agencies follow class deviations with new text for many parts while the formal rules go through the Federal Register: check the solicitation and your contract's clauses, which rule.

In plain English

This DFARS section restricts DoD from using appropriated funds to contract with a higher education institution that hosts a Confucius Institute, except for amounts given directly to students as educational assistance. Contracting officers cannot award a contract to such an institution unless a waiver has been granted.

Applies to: DoD contracting officers and institutions of higher education that host a Confucius Institute

What it requires

  • Do not enter into a contract with an institution of higher education that hosts a Confucius Institute unless a waiver has been granted.

Key terms: Confucius Institute · institution of higher education · waiver · educational assistance

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The text

None of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for any fiscal year for DoD may be used to contract with an institution of higher education that hosts a Confucius Institute, other than amounts provided directly to students as educational assistance. Contracting officers shall not enter into a contract with any institution of higher education that hosts a Confucius Institute, unless a waiver has been granted.

Sections that refer to it

← 209.170-1 Definitions. · 209.170-3 Waiver of restriction. →

Rule changes for DFARS Part 209

Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Plain words for the terms: glossary.

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