252.223-7009 — Prohibition of Procurement of Fluorinated Fire-Fighting Agent for Use on Military Installations.
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
DFARS 252.223-7009 — Prohibition of Procurement of Fluorinated Fire-Fighting Agent for Use on Military Installations.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.
Official Regulation Text
252.223-7009 Prohibition of Procurement of Fluorinated Fire-Fighting Agent for Use on Military Installations. As prescribed in 223.7404, use the following clause: Prohibition of Procurement of Fluorinated Fire-Fighting Agent for Use on Military Installations (MAR 2024) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause, perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances have the meanings given in section 322(f) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Pub. L. 116-92). (b) Prohibition. The Contractor shall not provide or use under this contract any fire-fighting agent that contains perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances in excess of one part per billion. (c) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts, including subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services, relating to fire-fighting on a military installation. (End of clause) [89 FR 20871, Mar. 26, 2024]
Compliance Checklist
- The Contractor shall not provide or use under this contract any fire-fighting agent that contains perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances in excess of one part per billion.
- The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts, including subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services, relating to fire-fighting on a military installation.
Flow-Down to Subcontractors
Flow-down required
This clause must be included in subcontracts with no subcontractors where the subcontractor will perform work covered by this clause. Typically appears in contract Section Section I.
Frequently Asked Questions
DFARS 252.223-7009 (Prohibition of Procurement of Fluorinated Fire-Fighting Agent for Use on Military Installations.) is a Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clause applicable to Department of Defense contracts.
DFARS 252.223-7009 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.