High urgency

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions (DFARS Case 2024-D021)

Detected July 14, 2026 · in Government Contracting (SAM/FAR)

DoD final rule requiring defense contractors to disclose greenhouse gas emissions under DFARS, effective immediately for new contracts.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) space on July 14, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Defense contractors, including small businesses with set-aside contracts, GSA schedule holders, and federal grant recipients subject to DFARS. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediate for new solicitations; existing contracts may require modification upon option exercise or within 90 days.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

New DFARS clause requiring disclosure of Scope 1, 2, and certain Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions for contracts over $7.5 million (or lower thresholds for certain categories).

Who it affects

Defense contractors, including small businesses with set-aside contracts, GSA schedule holders, and federal grant recipients subject to DFARS.

What you must do

Review current contracts for applicability; prepare to collect and report emissions data; update compliance systems.

Deadline

Immediate for new solicitations; existing contracts may require modification upon option exercise or within 90 days.

Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/07/2026-09038/defense-federal-acquisition-regulation-supplement-disclosure-of-greenhouse-gas-emissions-dfars-case

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