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252.225-7019 Restriction on Acquisition of Anchor and Mooring Chain.

Prescription and Applicability

DFARS Prescription, 225.7004-7(a)

(a) Unless a waiver has been granted, use the clause at 252.225-7019, Restriction on Acquisition of Anchor and Mooring Chain, in solicitations and contracts, including solicitations and contracts using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services, that exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and that require welded shipboard anchor or mooring chain.

Current Text

252.225-7019 Restriction on Acquisition of Anchor and Mooring Chain.

As prescribed in 225.7004-7(a), use the following clause:

Restriction on Acquisition of Anchor and Mooring Chain (MAY 2024)

(a) Definition. As used in this clause—

Component means an article, material, or supply incorporated directly into an end product.

(b) Welded shipboard anchor and mooring chain delivered under this contract—

(1) Shall be manufactured in the United States or its outlying areas, including cutting, heat treating, quality control, testing, and welding (both forging and shot blasting process); and

(2) The cost of the components manufactured in the United States or its outlying areas shall exceed 50 percent of the total cost of components.

(c) The Contractor may request a waiver of this restriction if adequate domestic supplies meeting the requirements in paragraph (b) of this clause are not available to meet the contract delivery schedule.

(d) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in all subcontracts for items containing welded shipboard anchor and mooring chain.

(End of clause)

[68 FR 15637, Mar. 31, 2003, as amended at 70 FR 35547, June 21, 2005; 74 FR 68384, Dec. 24, 2009; 89 FR 46815, May 30, 2024]

Active Class Deviations Affecting This Clause

Class Deviation 2026-O0041, DFARS RFO Implementation (Part 25)

  • Status: Active
  • Date Issued: 2026-02-17
  • Change type: MODIFIED
  • Action: Modified by RFO class deviation

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