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Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Limitation on Certain Institutes of Higher Education (DFARS Case 2024-D023); Correction

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

DoD corrected a provision date in DFARS 252.209-7, which limits contracting with certain Chinese institutes of higher education. The correction fixes an erroneous date in the clause, ensuring the restriction applies correctly.

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 Low urgency. Defense contractors and subcontractors subject to DFARS, particularly those with contracts containing clause 252.209-7. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: No specific deadline; correction is effective upon publication (August 28, 2025).. 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

The provision date in section 252.209-7 was corrected to reflect the proper effective date of the restriction.

Who it affects

Defense contractors and subcontractors subject to DFARS, particularly those with contracts containing clause 252.209-7.

What you must do

Review updated clause 252.209-7 to ensure compliance with the corrected provision date. No immediate action needed unless your contract references the erroneous date.

Deadline

No specific deadline; correction is effective upon publication (August 28, 2025).

Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/28/2025-16518/defense-federal-acquisition-regulation-supplement-limitation-on-certain-institutes-of-higher

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