Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: DoD Cost or Pricing Data Requirements (DFARS Case 2022-D004)
DoD proposes amending DFARS to implement NDAA sections on cost or pricing data requirements, expanding the types of information contractors must submit and potentially increasing compliance burdens.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) space on July 30, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Defense contractors, including small businesses, that negotiate contracts subject to the Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA) and DFARS cost or pricing data rules. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Comment period ends 60 days after publication (exact date not specified in excerpt; check Federal Register for precise date).. 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
Proposed amendments to DFARS to implement NDAA provisions, likely expanding the scope of cost or pricing data required, modifying exceptions, or updating submission procedures.
Who it affects
Defense contractors, including small businesses, that negotiate contracts subject to the Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA) and DFARS cost or pricing data rules.
What you must do
Review the proposed rule (DFARS Case 2022-D004) and submit comments by the deadline if desired; prepare for potential changes in cost or pricing data requirements.
Deadline
Comment period ends 60 days after publication (exact date not specified in excerpt; check Federal Register for precise date).
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