Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Preventing Conflicts of Interest for Certain Consulting Services (DFARS Case 2024-D007)
DoD final rule amending DFARS to prevent conflicts of interest for consulting services, effective immediately.
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 providing consulting services to DoD, including small businesses and GSA schedule holders. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediate for new contracts; existing contracts must comply 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 and mitigation of conflicts of interest for certain consulting services, with expanded definitions and compliance obligations.
Who it affects
Defense contractors providing consulting services to DoD, including small businesses and GSA schedule holders.
What you must do
Review consulting contracts for conflicts of interest, update compliance policies, and ensure personnel are trained on new requirements.
Deadline
Immediate for new contracts; existing contracts must comply within 90 days.
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