DFARS 242.771-2 Policy
Subsection Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement
Facts
- Citation
- DFARS 242.771-2
- Type
- Subsection
- Supplements
- FAR Subpart 42.7 Indirect Cost Rates
- Last amended
- 88 FR 6597 Effective Jan 31, 2023
- 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 subsection.
Text
Defense contractors are encouraged to engage in independent research and development (IR&D) projects that will advance the needs of DoD for future technology and advanced capability (see 231.205-18(c)(iii)).
Federal Register history
Sections cited
- DFARS 231.205-18(c)(iii) Independent research and development and bid and proposal costs
Quick answers
What is DFARS 242.771-2?
DFARS 242.771-2 is a subsection of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, titled "Policy".
When was DFARS 242.771-2 last changed?
The most recent final rule on record is "Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Treatment of Incurred Independent Research and Development Costs (DFARS Case 2017-D018)" (88 FR 6597), published Jan 31, 2023 and effective Jan 31, 2023.
Are changes to DFARS 242.771-2 proposed?
No proposed rule from the last 3 years is waiting on a final rule.
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