DFARS 252.237-7027 Transfer and Adoption of Military Animals
Clause Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Feb 2024 version
Facts
- Citation
- DFARS 252.237-7027
- Type
- Clause
- Current version
- February 2024
- Supplements
- FAR Subpart 52.2 Text of Provisions and Clauses
- Last amended
- 89 FR 11745 Effective Feb 15, 2024
- 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 clause.
Text
As prescribed in 237.7804, use the following clause:
TRANSFER AND ADOPTION OF MILITARY ANIMALS (FEB 2024)
(a) Definition. As used in this clause—
Contract working dog means a dog that—
(1) Performs a service for DoD pursuant to a contract; and
(2) Is trained and kenneled by an entity that provides such a dog pursuant to such a contract.
(b) In accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2387, if the Contracting Officer determines that the service life of a contract working dog has terminated, the dog will be transferred to the Department of the Air Force, 341st Training Squadron, for veterinary screening and care, reclassification as a military animal, and placement for adoption in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2583.
(c) The service life of a contract working dog may be terminated if the Contracting Officer determines that—
(1) The final contractual obligation of the dog preceding transfer is with DoD; and
(2) The dog cannot be used by another department or agency of the Federal Government due to age, injury, or performance.
(End of clause)
Federal Register history
| Final rule | Published | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Transfer and Adoption of Military Animals (DFARS Case 2020-D021) |
Quick answers
What is DFARS 252.237-7027?
DFARS 252.237-7027 is a clause of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, titled "Transfer and Adoption of Military Animals".
What is the current version of DFARS 252.237-7027?
The current version is dated February 2024.
When was DFARS 252.237-7027 last changed?
The most recent final rule on record is "Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Transfer and Adoption of Military Animals (DFARS Case 2020-D021)" (89 FR 11745), published Feb 15, 2024 and effective Feb 15, 2024.
Are changes to DFARS 252.237-7027 proposed?
No proposed rule from the last 3 years is waiting on a final rule.
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