48 C.F.R. § 201.101

201.101 Purpose.

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(1) The defense acquisition system, as defined in 10 U.S.C. 3001(a), exists to manage the investments of the United States in technologies, programs, and product support necessary to achieve the national security strategy prescribed by the President pursuant to section 108 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3043) and to support the United States Armed Forces.

(2) The investment strategy of DoD shall be postured to support not only the current United States armed forces, but also future armed forces of the United States.

(3) The primary objective of DoD acquisition is to acquire quality supplies and services that satisfy user needs with measurable improvements to mission capability and operational support at a fair and reasonable price.

[83 FR 19641, May 4, 2018, as amended at 87 FR 76989, Dec. 16, 2022]

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 2023–2025 · leading case: Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. v. Sec'y of the Air Force, 66 F.4th 1329 (Fed. Cir. 2023).

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Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. v. Sec'y of the Air Force, 66 F.4th 1329 (Fed. Cir. 2023). “The Department of Defense’s addi- tions to the FAR are set forth in the Defense Federal Ac- quisition Regulation Supplement (“DFARS”), 48 C.F.R. § 201.101 et seq. Relevant here, the FAR and the DFARS contemplate the government entering into UCAs.”

Lopez v. United States (D. Guam 2025). “” See 48 C.F.R. § 201.101 . These regulations are inapplicable to 21 Lopez’s case and are not a basis to challenge his conviction under 28 U.”

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