DFARS 207.172 Human research
Section Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement
Facts
- Citation
- DFARS 207.172
- Type
- Section
- Supplements
- FAR Subpart 7.1 Acquisition Plans
- Last amended
- 74 FR 37648 Effective Jul 29, 2009
- 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
Any DoD component sponsoring research involving human subjects—
(a) Is responsible for oversight of compliance with 32 CFR Part 219, Protection of Human Subjects; and
(b) Must have a Human Research Protection Official, as defined in the clause at 252.235-7004 , Protection of Human Subjects, and identified in the DoD component’s Human Research Protection Management Plan. This official is responsible for the oversight and execution of the requirements of the clause at 252.235-7004 and shall be identified in acquisition planning.
Federal Register history
| Final rule | Published | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Protection of Human Subjects in Research Projects (DFARS Case 2007-D008) |
Sections cited
- DFARS 252.235-7004 Protection of Human Subjects
Quick answers
What is DFARS 207.172?
DFARS 207.172 is a section of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, titled "Human research".
When was DFARS 207.172 last changed?
The most recent final rule on record is "Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Protection of Human Subjects in Research Projects (DFARS Case 2007-D008)" (74 FR 37648), published Jul 29, 2009 and effective Jul 29, 2009.
Are changes to DFARS 207.172 proposed?
No proposed rule from the last 3 years is waiting on a final rule.
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