252.225-7031 — Secondary Arab boycott of Israel.
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
DFARS 252.225-7031 — Secondary Arab boycott of Israel.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.
Official Regulation Text
252.225-7031 Secondary Arab boycott of Israel. As prescribed in 225.7605, use the following provision: Secondary Arab Boycott of Israel (JUN 2005) (a) Definitions. As used in this provision— (1) Foreign person means any person (including any individual, partnership, corporation, or other form of association) other than a United States person. (2) United States means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, outlying areas, and the outer Continental Shelf as defined in 43 U.S.C. 1331. (3) United States person is defined in 50 U.S.C. App. 2415(2) and means— (i) Any United States resident or national (other than an individual resident outside the United States who is employed by other than a United States person); (ii) Any domestic concern (including any permanent domestic establishment of any foreign concern); and (iii) Any foreign subsidiary or affiliate (including any permanent foreign establishment) of any domestic concern that is controlled in fact by such domestic concern. (b) Certification. If the offeror is a foreign person, the offeror certifies, by submission of an offer, that it— (1) Does not comply with the Secondary Arab Boycott of Israel; and (2) Is not taking or knowingly agreeing to take any action, with respect to the Secondary Boycott of Israel by Arab countries, which 50 U.S.C. App. 2407(a) prohibits a United States person from taking. (End of provision) [68 FR 15639, Mar. 31, 2003, as amended at 70 FR 35548, June 21, 2005; 71 FR 39006, July 11, 2006]
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 252.225-7031 (Secondary Arab boycott of Israel.) is a Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clause applicable to Department of Defense contracts.
DFARS 252.225-7031 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.