DEV
This clause is modified by 2 active class deviations
- 2026-O0028 — DFARS RFO Implementation (Part 12)
- 2026-O0023 — DFARS RFO Implementation (Part 37)
252.237-7027 Transfer and Adoption of Military Animals. As prescribed in 237.7804, use the following clause: Transfer and Adoption of Military Animals (FEB 2024) (a) Definition. As used in this clause— Contract working dog means a dog that— (1) Performs a service for DoD pursuant to a contract; and (2) Is trained and kenneled by an entity that provides such a dog pursuant to such a contract. (b) In accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2387, if the Contracting Officer determines that the service life of a contract working dog has terminated, the dog will be transferred to the Department of the Air Force, 341st Training Squadron, for veterinary screening and care, reclassification as a military animal, and placement for adoption in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2583. (c) The service life of a contract working dog may be terminated if the Contracting Officer determines that— (1) The final contractual obligation of the dog preceding transfer is with DoD; and (2) The dog cannot be used by another department or agency of the Federal Government due to age, injury, or performance. (End of clause) [89 FR 11747, Feb. 15, 2024]
RFO
Prescription superseded under the RFO
The prescription shown below is from the codified eCFR. The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul relocates this clause's prescription as follows:
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212.301→212.205-70(prescriptive text also revised)
See the deviation memorandum for the current prescription authority.
View deviation: 2026-O0028 → · View deviation: 2026-O0023 →R-DFARS Prescription Source
This clause is prescribed in the R-DFARS by the following deviation:
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2026-O0023
— DFARS RFO Implementation (Part 37)
(DFARS Part 237)
Add clause 252.237-7027
237.7804
Use the clause at , Transfer and Adoption of Military Animals, in solicitations and contracts, including solicitations and contracts using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services, that require the services of a contract working dog.
Prescription data sourced from eCFR as of 2026-06-10 03:16 UTC.
Cross-references within the prescription are not resolved automatically.
Regulatory Stack
The layers of regulation that govern this clause, from the FAR prescription through agency-specific supplements and any active deviations.
R-DFARS
R-DFARS Prescription
Per Deviation 2026-O0023 (DFARS Part 237)
2026-O0023: DFARS RFO Implementation (Part 37) — DFARS Part 237
DFARS
DFARS Supplement (eCFR)
⚠ May be superseded by RFO
237.7804
Use the clause at , Transfer and Adoption of Military Animals, in solicitations and contracts, including solicitations and contracts using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services, that require the services of a contract working dog.
Version History
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Active Class Deviations
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