DFARS 246.408-70 Subsistence
Subsection Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement
Facts
- Citation
- DFARS 246.408-70
- Type
- Subsection
- Supplements
- FAR 46.408 Single-agency assignments of Government contract quality assurance
- 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
(a) The Surgeons General of the military departments are responsible for—
(1) Acceptance criteria;
(2) Technical requirements; and
(3) Inspection procedures needed to assure wholesomeness of foods.
(b) The contracting office may designate any Federal activity, capable of assuring wholesomeness and quality in food, to perform quality assurance for subsistence contract items. The designation may—
(1) Include medical service personnel of the military departments; and
(2) Be on a reimbursable basis.
Quick answers
What is DFARS 246.408-70?
DFARS 246.408-70 is a subsection of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, titled "Subsistence".
Are changes to DFARS 246.408-70 proposed?
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