252.215-7013 — Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors.
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
DFARS 252.215-7013 — Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.
Official Regulation Text
252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors. As prescribed in 215.408(6), use the following provision: Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors (JAN 2023) Offerors are advised that in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 3457, supplies and services provided by a nontraditional defense contractor, as defined in DFARS 202.101, may be treated as commercial products or commercial services. The decision to apply commercial product or commercial service procedures to the procurement of supplies and services from a nontraditional defense contractor does not require a commercial item determination and does not mean the supplies or services are commercial. (End of provision) [83 FR 4447, Jan. 31, 2018, as amended at 83 FR 30825, June 29, 2018; 87 FR 76997, Dec. 16, 2022; 88 FR 6590, Jan. 31, 2023]
Compliance Checklist
- The decision to apply commercial product or commercial service procedures to the procurement of supplies and services from a nontraditional defense contractor does not require a commercial item determination and does not mean the supplies or services are commercial.
Flow-Down to Subcontractors
No flow-down required
This clause applies only to the prime contract and does not need to be flowed down to subcontractors.
Frequently Asked Questions
DFARS 252.215-7013 (Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors.) is a Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clause applicable to Department of Defense contracts.
DFARS 252.215-7013 is typically required in DoD contracts when the contracting officer determines it's applicable. Check Section I of your solicitation.
Flow-down requirements vary. Review the specific clause text for subcontractor applicability provisions.
This summary is for informational purposes only and reflects the BidStride Research Team's plain-English interpretation of the regulation. It is not legal advice and does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Always consult the official Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) text and qualified legal counsel for compliance decisions.