Did you notice that the number of definitions listed in the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) is now shorter? The Defense Department just eliminated the definition of “General public and non-Governmental entities”. The removed definition stated that “General public” and “non-governmental entities” as used in the definition of commercial item” at FAR 2.101, do not include the Federal Government or a State, local or foreign government.
Source: PNWC’s Government Contracting Update: DoD Removes a Definition from its Procurement Regulations
New Regulation Formalizes Ombudsman Practice and Identity for IDIQ Contracts
An ‘ombudsman’ is an official charged with addressing and/or investigating the interests of individuals’ or companies’
