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Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Modification of Notification of Intent To Transport Supplies by Sea (DFARS Case 2020-D026)

Detected July 30, 2026 · in Government Contracting (SAM/FAR)

DoD final rule removes a DFARS solicitation provision related to notification of intent to transport supplies by sea, reducing paperwork for defense contractors.

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 Low urgency. Defense contractors and subcontractors subject to DFARS who previously had to comply with the notification provision. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Effective upon publication in the Federal Register (September 26, 2024).. 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

Removal of a DFARS solicitation provision requiring notification of intent to transport supplies by sea.

Who it affects

Defense contractors and subcontractors subject to DFARS who previously had to comply with the notification provision.

What you must do

No action required; this change reduces compliance burden. Contractors may update internal procedures to reflect the removal.

Deadline

Effective upon publication in the Federal Register (September 26, 2024).

Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/09/26/2024-21091/defense-federal-acquisition-regulation-supplement-modification-of-notification-of-intent-to

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