Contracting in the DoD is developing and managing an agreement between two or more parties following the legal guidelines set forth by the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). … The Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) is a subset of the FAR developed specifically for the DoD.

What is considered a DoD contractor?

A defense contractor, as defined by the Code of Federal Regulations, is “any individual, firm, corporation, partnership, association, or other legal non-Federal entity that enters into a contract directly with the DOD to furnish services, supplies, or construction” (see 32 C.F.R. 158.3, “Definitions”).

How long do DoD contracts last?

Please note that contracts are only maintained for six years and three months after the termination of the contract. If you are still unsure of the contract number or which DoD component has purview over the contract, you may wish to begin your search at the Federal Procurement Data System website.