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DFARS 234.001-70 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 three terms used in DFARS Part 234: acceptable earned value management system, earned value management system, and production of major defense acquisition program. It matters to contractors because these definitions determine when earned value management requirements apply to their contracts.

Applies to: Contractors subject to DFARS Part 234

Key terms: Acceptable earned value management system · Earned value management system · Production of major defense acquisition program · ANSI/EIA-748 · Milestone C

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The text

As used in this part—

Acceptable earned value management system means an earned value management system that generally complies with system criteria in paragraph (b) of 252.234-7002, Earned Value Management System.

Earned value management system means an earned value management system that complies with the earned value management system guidelines in the ANSI/EIA-748.

Production of major defense acquisition program means the production and deployment of a major system that is intended to achieve an operational capability that satisfies mission needs, or an activity otherwise defined as Milestone C under Department of Defense Instruction 5000.02 or related authorities.

Sections it refers to

234.003 Responsibilities. →

Rule changes for DFARS Part 234

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

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