DFARS 203.901 Definitions
Section Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement
Facts
- Citation
- DFARS 203.901
- Type
- Section
- Supplements
- FAR 3.901 Definitions
- Last amended
- 79 FR 11336 Effective Feb 28, 2014
- Text as of
- DFARS Change May 7, 2026
- Official text
- acquisition.gov
Text from acquisition.gov. Federal Register history from the Federal Register's records of the rules that amended this section.
Text
“Abuse of authority,” as used in this subpart, means an arbitrary and capricious exercise of authority that is inconsistent with the mission of DoD or the successful performance of a DoD contract.
Federal Register history
Quick answers
What is DFARS 203.901?
DFARS 203.901 is a section of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, titled "Definitions".
When was DFARS 203.901 last changed?
The most recent final rule on record is "Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Enhancement of Contractor Employee Whistleblower Protections (DFARS Case 2013-D010)" (79 FR 11336), published Feb 28, 2014 and effective Feb 28, 2014.
Are changes to DFARS 203.901 proposed?
No proposed rule from the last 3 years is waiting on a final rule.
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