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DFARS 225.871-2 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 two key terms used in DFARS 225.871: 'cooperative project' and 'other participant.' It matters to contractors because these definitions determine when the special rules for NATO cooperative projects apply, which can affect how contracts are awarded and performed.

Applies to: Contractors involved in NATO cooperative projects

Key terms: Cooperative project · Other participant · NATO member countries · Defense article · Defense service

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

The text

As used in this section—

(a) Cooperative project means a jointly managed arrangement—

(1) Described in a written agreement between the parties;

(2) Undertaken to further the objectives of standardization, rationalization, and interoperability of the armed forces of NATO member countries; and

(3) Providing for—

(i) One or more of the other participants to share with the United States the cost of research and development, testing, evaluation, or joint production (including follow-on support) of certain defense articles;

(ii) Concurrent production in the United States and in another member country of a defense article jointly developed; or

(iii) Acquisition by the United States of a defense article or defense service from another member country.

(b) Other participant means a cooperative project participant other than the United States.

← 225.871-1 Scope. · 225.871-3 General. →

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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