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DFARS 225.770-1 Definitions.

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 section defines key terms used in DFARS 225.770-1, such as component, item, and part. It matters to contractors because these definitions determine how the related DFARS requirements apply to defense articles, services, and 600 series items.

Applies to: Contractors and contracting officers dealing with DFARS 225.770-1

Key terms: Component · Item · Part · USML defense article · USML defense service

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The text

As used in this section—

Component means an item that is useful only when used in conjunction with an end item (15 CFR 772.1 and 22 CFR 120.45(b)).

Item means—

(1) A USML defense article, as defined at 22 CFR 120.6;

(2) A USML defense service, as defined at 22 CFR 120.9; or

(3) A 600 series item, as defined at 15 CFR 772.1.

Part means any single unassembled element of a major or minor component, accessory, or attachment, that is not normally subject to disassembly without the destruction or impairment of designed use (15 CFR 772.1 and 22 CFR 120.45(d)).

← 225.770 Prohibition on acquisition of certain items from Communist Chinese military companies. · 225.770-2 Prohibition. →

Rule changes for DFARS Part 225

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

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