252.225-7043 — Antiterrorism/force protection policy for defense contractors outside the United States.
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
DFARS 252.225-7043 — Antiterrorism/force protection policy for defense contractors outside the United States.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.
Official Regulation Text
252.225-7043 Antiterrorism/force protection policy for defense contractors outside the United States. As prescribed in 225.372-2, use the following clause: Antiterrorism/Force Protection Policy for Defense Contractors Outside the United States (JUN 2015) Definition. United States, as used in this clause, means, the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and outlying areas. (b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this clause, the Contractor and its subcontractors, if performing or traveling outside the United States under this contract, shall— (1) Affiliate with the Overseas Security Advisory Council, if the Contractor or subcontractor is a U.S. entity; (2) Ensure that Contractor and subcontractor personnel who are U.S. nationals and are in-country on a non-transitory basis, register with the U.S. Embassy, and that Contractor and subcontractor personnel who are third country nationals comply with any security related requirements of the Embassy of their nationality; (3) Provide, to Contractor and subcontractor personnel, antiterrorism/force protection awareness information commensurate with that which the Department of Defense (DoD) provides to its military and civilian personnel and their families, to the extent such information can be made available prior to travel outside the United States; and (4) Obtain and comply with the most current antiterrorism/force protection guidance for Contractor and subcontractor personnel. (c) The requirements of this clause do not apply to any subcontractor that is— (1) A foreign government; (2) A representative of a foreign government; or (3) A foreign corporation wholly owned by a foreign government. (d) Information and guidance pertaining to DoD antiterrorism/force protection can be obtained from [ Contracting Officer to insert applicable information cited in PGI 225.372-1 ]. (End of clause) [63 FR 31937, June 11, 1998, as amended at 70 FR 23803, May 5, 2005; 70 FR 35548, June 21, 2005; 71 FR 14100, Mar. 21, 2006; 80 FR 36903, J
Compliance Checklist
- (b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this clause, the Contractor and its subcontractors, if performing or traveling outside the United States under this contract, shall— (1) Affiliate with the Overseas Security Advisory Council, if the Contractor or subcontractor is a U.S.
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 252.225-7043 (Antiterrorism/force protection policy for defense contractors outside the United States.) is a Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clause applicable to Department of Defense contracts.
DFARS 252.225-7043 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.