252.236-7013 — Requirement for Competition Opportunity for American Steel Producers, Fabricators, and Manufacturers.
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
DFARS 252.236-7013 — Requirement for Competition Opportunity for American Steel Producers, Fabricators, and Manufacturers.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.
Official Regulation Text
252.236-7013 Requirement for Competition Opportunity for American Steel Producers, Fabricators, and Manufacturers. As prescribed in 236.570(d), use the following clause: Requirement for Competition Opportunity for American Steel Producers, Fabricators, and Manufacturers (JAN 2023) (a) Definition. Construction material, as used in this clause, means an article, material, or supply brought to the construction site by the Contractor or a subcontractor for incorporation into the building or work. (b) The Contractor shall provide American steel producers, fabricators, and manufacturers the opportunity to compete when acquiring steel as a construction material (e.g., steel beams, rods, cables, plates). (c) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in any subcontract that involves the acquisition of steel as a construction material, including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial products. (End of clause) [74 FR 2418, Jan. 15, 2009, as amended at 78 FR 37990, June 25, 2013; 88 FR 6596, Jan. 31, 2023]
Compliance Checklist
- (b) The Contractor shall provide American steel producers, fabricators, and manufacturers the opportunity to compete when acquiring steel as a construction material (e.g., steel beams, rods, cables, plates).
- (c) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in any subcontract that involves the acquisition of steel as a construction material, including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial products.
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 252.236-7013 (Requirement for Competition Opportunity for American Steel Producers, Fabricators, and Manufacturers.) is a Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clause applicable to Department of Defense contracts.
DFARS 252.236-7013 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.