DFARS 246.870-1 Definition
Subsection Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement
Facts
- Citation
- DFARS 246.870-1
- Type
- Subsection
- Supplements
- FAR Subpart 46.8 Contractor Liability for Loss of or Damage to Property of the Government
- Last amended
- 81 FR 50635 Effective Aug 2, 2016
- 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
“Authorized supplier,” as used in this subpart, means a supplier, distributor, or an aftermarket manufacturer with a contractual arrangement with, or the express written authority of, the original manufacturer or current design activity to buy, stock, repackage, sell, or distribute the part.
Federal Register history
Quick answers
What is DFARS 246.870-1?
DFARS 246.870-1 is a subsection of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, titled "Definition".
When was DFARS 246.870-1 last changed?
The most recent final rule on record is "Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Detection and Avoidance of Counterfeit Electronic Parts-Further Implementation (DFARS Case 2014-D005)" (81 FR 50635), published Aug 2, 2016 and effective Aug 2, 2016.
Are changes to DFARS 246.870-1 proposed?
No proposed rule from the last 3 years is waiting on a final rule.
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