252.225-7023 — Preference for Products or Services from Afghanistan.
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
DFARS 252.225-7023 — Preference for Products or Services from Afghanistan.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.
Official Regulation Text
252.225-7023 Preference for Products or Services from Afghanistan. As prescribed in 225.7703- 4 (a), use the following provision: Preference for Products or Services From Afghanistan (SEP 2013) (a) Definitions. “Product from Afghanistan” and “service from Afghanistan,” as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled “Requirement for Products or Services from Afghanistan” (DFARS 252.225-7024). (b) Representation. The offeror represents that all products or services to be delivered under a contract resulting from this solicitation are products from Afghanistan or services from Afghanistan, except those listed in— (1) Paragraph (c) of this provision; or (2) Paragraph (c)(2) of the provision entitled “Trade Agreements Certificate,” if included in this solicitation. (c) Other products or services. The following offered products or services are not products from Afghanistan or services from Afghanistan: ( Line Item Number ) ( Country of Origin ) (d) Evaluation. For the purpose of evaluating competitive offers, the Contracting Officer will increase by 50 percent the prices of offers of products or services that are not products or services from Afghanistan. (End of provision) [78 FR 59859, Sept. 30, 2013]
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 252.225-7023 (Preference for Products or Services from Afghanistan.) is a Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clause applicable to Department of Defense contracts.
DFARS 252.225-7023 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.