252.225-7019 — Restriction on Acquisition of Anchor and Mooring Chain.
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
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]
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
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 252.225-7019 (Restriction on Acquisition of Anchor and Mooring Chain.) is a Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clause applicable to Department of Defense contracts.
DFARS 252.225-7019 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.