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FAR and DFARS › DFARS Part 225: Foreign Acquisition › Subpart 225.79

DFARS 225.7901-3 Policy.

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 states that both the Government and contractors benefit from understanding how export controls apply to DoD contract performance. It makes clear that complying with all applicable export-control laws and regulations is the contractor's own responsibility, and that this responsibility is not created or limited by this section.

Applies to: Contractors performing DoD contracts involving export-controlled items

What it requires

  • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding export-controlled items

Key terms: export controls · export-controlled items · DoD contracts · contractor's responsibility

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

The text

(a) It is in the interest of both the Government and the contractor to be aware of export controls as they apply to the performance of DoD contracts.

(b) It is the contractor's responsibility to comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding export-controlled items. This responsibility exists independent of, and is not established or limited by, this section.

← 225.7901-2 General. · 225.7901-4 Contract clause. →

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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