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252.225-7019Restriction on Acquisition of Anchor and Mooring Chain.

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What This Clause Requires

DFARS 252.225-7019 — Restriction on Acquisition of Anchor and Mooring Chain.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

Official Regulation Text

252.225-7019 Restriction on Acquisition of Anchor and Mooring Chain. As prescribed in 225.7004-7(a), use the following clause: Restriction on Acquisition of Anchor and Mooring Chain (MAY 2024) (a) Definition. As used in this clause— Component means an article, material, or supply incorporated directly into an end product. (b) Welded shipboard anchor and mooring chain delivered under this contract— (1) Shall be manufactured in the United States or its outlying areas, including cutting, heat treating, quality control, testing, and welding (both forging and shot blasting process); and (2) The cost of the components manufactured in the United States or its outlying areas shall exceed 50 percent of the total cost of components. (c) The Contractor may request a waiver of this restriction if adequate domestic supplies meeting the requirements in paragraph (b) of this clause are not available to meet the contract delivery schedule. (d) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in all subcontracts for items containing welded shipboard anchor and mooring chain. (End of clause) [68 FR 15637, Mar. 31, 2003, as amended at 70 FR 35547, June 21, 2005; 74 FR 68384, Dec. 24, 2009; 89 FR 46815, May 30, 2024]

Source: eCFR, 48 CFR 252.225-7019 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/section-252.225-7019)

Compliance Checklist

  • (b) Welded shipboard anchor and mooring chain delivered under this contract— (1) Shall be manufactured in the United States or its outlying areas, including cutting, heat treating, quality control, testing, and welding (both forging and shot blasting process); and (2) The cost of the components manufactured in the United States or its outlying areas shall exceed 50 percent of the total cost of components.
  • (d) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in all subcontracts for items containing welded shipboard anchor and mooring chain.

Flow-Down to Subcontractors

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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.

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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.