252.225-7053 — Representation Regarding Prohibition on Use of Certain Energy Sourced from Inside the Russian Federation.
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
DFARS 252.225-7053 — Representation Regarding Prohibition on Use of Certain Energy Sourced from Inside the Russian Federation.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.
Official Regulation Text
252.225-7053 Representation Regarding Prohibition on Use of Certain Energy Sourced from Inside the Russian Federation. As prescribed in 225.7019-4(a), use the following provision: Representation Regarding Prohibition on Use of Certain Energy Sourced From Inside the Russian Federation (AUG 2021) (a) Definitions. As used in this provision— Covered military installation means a military installation in Europe identified by DoD as a main operating base. Furnished energy means energy furnished to a covered military installation in any form and for any purpose, including heating, cooling, and electricity. Main operating base means a facility outside the United States and its territories with permanently stationed operating forces and robust infrastructure. (b) Prohibition. In accordance with section 2821 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Pub. L. 116-92), contracts for the acquisition of furnished energy for a covered military installation shall not use any energy sourced from inside the Russian Federation as a means of generating the furnished energy for the covered military installation, unless a waiver is approved. The prohibition— (1) Applies to all forms of energy that are furnished to a covered military installation; and (2) Does not apply to energy converted by a third party into another form of energy and not directly delivered to a covered military installation. (c) Representation. By submission of its offer, the Offeror represents that the Offeror will not use or provide any energy sourced from inside the Russian Federation as a means of generating the furnished energy for the covered military installation in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. (End of provision) [86 FR 48339, Aug. 30, 2021]
Compliance Checklist
- 116-92), contracts for the acquisition of furnished energy for a covered military installation shall not use any energy sourced from inside the Russian Federation as a means of generating the furnished energy for the covered military installation, unless a waiver is approved.
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 252.225-7053 (Representation Regarding Prohibition on Use of Certain Energy Sourced from Inside the Russian Federation.) is a Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clause applicable to Department of Defense contracts.
DFARS 252.225-7053 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.