DoD Ditches 8(a) Program Rule Tweaks
Published Date: 7/18/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The Department of Defense has decided to cancel the planned changes to the 8(a) Program rules in the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement. This means no new rules will be added or changed right now, so businesses involved in the 8(a) Program can keep doing what they’re doing without any new surprises. The case is officially closed with no impact on contracts or money.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Planned 8(a) Rule Changes Withdrawn
The Department of Defense withdrew the proposed DFARS rule changes for the 8(a) Program and closed the case. This means businesses involved in the 8(a) Program will not see any new rules now, and the Department says there is no impact on contracts or money.
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