252.225-7020 — Trade Agreements Certificate.
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
DFARS 252.225-7020 — Trade Agreements Certificate.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.
Official Regulation Text
252.225-7020 Trade Agreements Certificate. Basic. As prescribed in 225.1101(5) and (5)(i), use the following provision: Trade Agreements Certificate—Basic (NOV 2014) (a) Definitions. Designated country end product, nondesignated country end product, qualifying country end product, and U.S.-made end product, as used in this provision have the meanings given in the Trade Agreements—Basic clause of this solicitation. (b) Evaluation. The Government— (1) Will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of part 225 of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; and (2) Will consider only offers of end products that are U.S.-made, qualifying country, or designated country end products unless— (i) There are no offers of such end products; (ii) The offers of such end products are insufficient to fulfill the Government's requirements; or (iii) A national interest waiver has been granted. (c) Certification and identification of country of origin. (1) For all line items subject to the Trade Agreements—Basic of this solicitation, the offeror certifies that each end product to be delivered under this contract, except those listed in paragraph (c)(2) of this provision, is a U.S.-made, qualifying country, or designated country end product. (2) The following supplies are other nondesignated country end products: ( Line Item Number ) ( Country of Origin ) (End of provision) Alternate I. As prescribed in 225.1101(5) and (5)(ii), use the following provision, which uses different paragraphs (a), (b)(2), and (c) than the basic provision: Trade Agreements Certificate—Alternate I (NOV 2014) (a) Definitions. Designated country end product, nondesignated country end product, qualifying country end product, South Caucasus/Central and South Asian (SC/CASA) state, South Caucasus/Central and South Asian (SC/CASA) state end product, and U.S.-made end product, as used in this provision, have the meanings given in the Trade Agreements—Alternate I clause of this solicit
Compliance Checklist
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 252.225-7020 (Trade Agreements Certificate.) is a Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clause applicable to Department of Defense contracts.
DFARS 252.225-7020 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.