DoD Bans Foreign Consultants to Avoid Conflicts
Published Date: 8/25/2025
Rule
Summary
The Department of Defense just updated its rules to stop conflicts of interest when hiring consultants. If a company already works with certain foreign groups, they can’t get new contracts in specific areas. This change starts now and helps keep defense deals fair and secure.
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Defense Contractors Blocked for Foreign-Tied Consulting
If your company holds contracts that involve consulting services with certain covered foreign entities, contracting officers are prohibited from awarding your firm new contracts assigned certain NAICS (industry) codes. This rule implements a section of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 and takes effect now.
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