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DFARS 209.471 Congressional Medal of Honor.

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 prohibits awarding or extending contracts, or approving subcontracts, to entities convicted within the last 15 years of unlawfully manufacturing or selling the Congressional Medal of Honor. Such entities are also listed as ineligible for federal contracts. Contractors must ensure they do not engage with these excluded parties.

Applies to: Any entity seeking a contract or subcontract with the Department of Defense

What it requires

  • Do not award a contract to an entity convicted under 18 U.S.C. 704 within the preceding 15 years.
  • Do not extend a contract with such an entity.
  • Do not approve the award of a subcontract to such an entity.

Key terms: Congressional Medal of Honor · 18 U.S.C. 704 · List of Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement and Nonprocurement Programs

Written by AI from this section's text. A guide, not legal advice: the text below rules.

The text

In accordance with Section 8118 of Pub. L. 105-262, do not award a contract to, extend a contract with, or approve the award of a subcontract to any entity that, within the preceding 15 years, has been convicted under 18 U.S.C. 704 of the unlawful manufacture or sale of the Congressional Medal of Honor. Any entity so convicted will be listed as ineligible on the List of Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement and Nonprocurement Programs published by the General Services Administration.

← 209.470 [Reserved] · 209.503-70 Waiver. →

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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