Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Part 270, Defense Contracting Programs—Pilot Program to Incentivize Contracting with Employee-Owned Businesses, and Related Clause

This information collection is required by section 874 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 (Pub. L. 117-81; 10 U.S.C. 3204 note), as amended by section 872 of the NDAA for FY 2024 (Pub. L. 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 3204 note). Sections 874 and 872 authorize the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program permitting other than competitive procedures for certain contract awards to qualified contractors wholly owned through employee stock ownership plans. Paragraph (d) of section 874 requires the Secretary of Defense to collect and analyze data to share best practices and overall outcomes with leadership and congressional defense committees.

The latest form for Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Part 270, Defense Contracting Programs—Pilot Program to Incentivize Contracting with Employee-Owned Businesses, and Related Clause expires 2027-12-31 and is listed under ICR 202410-0750-001.