In plain terms. EDAR is the Department of Education's supplement to the FAR, adding Education-specific acquisition rules.
Who it applies to. Contractors serving the Department of Education, especially in student aid and IT.
What it requires. Comply with the FAR, then EDAR additions. Education work often involves student records and personal information (with FERPA in the background), so expect privacy and safeguarding requirements tied to that data.
Why it matters. Student and financial-aid data is sensitive and protected, making its handling a central obligation on Education contracts.
Citation. EDAR, the Department of Education Acquisition Regulation supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), codified in the FAR System at Title 48 of the C.F.R.