252.225-7059 — Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region-Representation.
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
DFARS 252.225-7059 — Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region-Representation.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.
Official Regulation Text
252.225-7059 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region-Representation. As prescribed in 225.7022-5(a), use the following provision: Prohibition on Certain Procurements From the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region—Representation (Jun 2023) (a) Definitions. Forced labor, and XUAR, as used in this provision, have the meaning given in the 252.225-7060, Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, clause of this solicitation. (b) Prohibition. DoD may not knowingly procure any products mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part by forced labor from XUAR or from an entity that has used labor from within or transferred from XUAR as part of any forced labor programs, as specified in paragraph (b) of the 252.225-7060, Prohibition on certain procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, clause of this solicitation. (c) Representation. By submission of its offer, the Offeror represents that it has made a good faith effort to determine that forced labor from XUAR will not be used in the performance of a contract resulting from this solicitation. (End of provision) [87 FR 76984, Dec. 16, 2022, as amended at 88 FR 37797, June 9, 2023]
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 252.225-7059 (Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region-Representation.) is a Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clause applicable to Department of Defense contracts.
DFARS 252.225-7059 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.