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DFARS 225.871-5 Directed subcontracting.

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 explains that directed subcontracting—where specific subcontractors are chosen for a prime contractor—can only happen if the Principal Director, Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy authorizes it and the cooperative project agreement specifically addresses it. If specific subcontractors cannot be named when the agreement is made, the agreement must still clearly state general work-sharing provisions at the prime and subcontract levels.

Applies to: Defense contractors involved in cooperative project agreements with directed subcontracting

What it requires

  • Ensure directed subcontracting is specifically addressed in the cooperative project agreement
  • Clearly state general provisions for work sharing at the prime and subcontract level in the agreement

Key terms: directed subcontracting · cooperative project agreement · work sharing · prime · subcontract

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

The text

(a) The Principal Director, Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy may authorize the direct placement of subcontracts with particular subcontractors. Directed subcontracting is not authorized unless specifically addressed in the cooperative project agreement.

(b) In some instances, it may not be feasible to name specific subcontractors at the time the agreement is concluded. However, the agreement shall clearly state the general provisions for work sharing at the prime and subcontract level. For additional information on cooperative project agreements, see PGI 225.871-5.

← 225.871-4 Statutory waivers. · 225.871-6 Disposal of property. →

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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