252.225-7008 — Restriction on Acquisition of Specialty Metals.
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
DFARS 252.225-7008 — Restriction on Acquisition of Specialty Metals.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.
Official Regulation Text
252.225-7008 Restriction on Acquisition of Specialty Metals. As prescribed in 225.7003-5(a)(1), use the following clause: Restriction on Acquisition of Specialty Metals (MAR 2013) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Alloy means a metal consisting of a mixture of a basic metallic element and one or more metallic, or non-metallic, alloying elements. (i) For alloys named by a single metallic element ( e.g., titanium alloy), it means that the alloy contains 50 percent or more of the named metal (by mass). (ii) If two metals are specified in the name ( e.g., nickel-iron alloy), those metals are the two predominant elements in the alloy, and together they constitute 50 percent or more of the alloy (by mass). Produce means— (i) Atomization; (ii) Sputtering; or (iii) Final consolidation of non-melt derived metal powders. Specialty metal means— (i) Steel— (A) With a maximum alloy content exceeding one or more of the following limits: Manganese, 1.65 percent; silicon, 0.60 percent; or copper, 0.60 percent; or (B) Containing more than 0.25 percent of any of the following elements: Aluminum, chromium, cobalt, molybdenum, nickel, niobium (columbium), titanium, tungsten, or vanadium; (ii) Metal alloys consisting of— (A) Nickel or iron-nickel alloys that contain a total of alloying metals other than nickel and iron in excess of 10 percent; or (B) Cobalt alloys that contain a total of alloying metals other than cobalt and iron in excess of 10 percent; (iii) Titanium and titanium alloys; or (iv) Zirconium and zirconium alloys. Steel means an iron alloy that includes between .02 and 2 percent carbon and may include other elements. (b) Any specialty metal delivered under this contract shall be melted or produced in the United States or its outlying areas. (End of clause) [74 FR 37639, July 29, 2009, as amended at 78 FR 18879, Mar. 28, 2013]
Compliance Checklist
- (b) Any specialty metal delivered under this contract shall be melted or produced in the United States or its outlying areas.
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 252.225-7008 (Restriction on Acquisition of Specialty Metals.) is a Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clause applicable to Department of Defense contracts.
DFARS 252.225-7008 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.