# Early Engagement Opportunity: Implementation of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
**AGENCY:**
Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense (DoD).
**ACTION:**
Notice.
**SUMMARY:**
DoD announces an early engagement opportunity regarding implementation of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act within the acquisition regulations.
**DATES:**
Early inputs should be submitted in writing via the Defense Acquisition Regulations System (DARS) website shown in the *ADDRESSES* section. The website will be updated when early inputs will no longer be accepted.
**ADDRESSES:**
Submit early inputs via the DARS website at * https:// www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/early_engagement.html. *
**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:**
Send early inputs via email to *[email protected]* and reference “Early Engagement Opportunity: CARES Act” in the subject line. For further information contact Ms. Carrie Moore at (703) 717-3483.
**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:**
DoD is providing an opportunity for the public to provide early inputs on implementation of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (Pub. L. 116-136) within the acquisition regulations. The public is invited to submit early inputs on sections of the CARES Act via the DARS website at *https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/early_engagement.html.* The website will be updated when early inputs will no longer be accepted. Please note, this venue does not replace or circumvent the rulemaking process; DARS will engage in formal rulemaking, in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1707, when it has been determined that rulemaking is required to implement a section of the CARES Act within the acquisition regulations.
Jennifer Lee Hawes,
Regulatory Control Officer, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.