252.225-7030 Restriction on Acquisition of Carbon, Alloy, and Armor Steel Plate.
Prescription and Applicability
DFARS Prescription, 225.7011-3
Unless a waiver has been granted, use the clause at 252.225-7030, Restriction on Acquisition of Carbon, Alloy, and Armor Steel Plate, in solicitations and contracts that--
(a) Require the delivery to the Government of carbon, alloy, or armor steel plate that will be used in a Government-owned facility or a facility under the control of DoD; or
(b) Require contractors operating in a Government-owned facility or a facility under the control of DoD to purchase carbon, alloy, or armor steel plate.
Current Text
252.225-7030 Restriction on Acquisition of Carbon, Alloy, and Armor Steel Plate.
As prescribed in 225.7011-3, use the following clause:
Restriction on Acquisition of Carbon, Alloy, and Armor Steel Plate (DEC 2006)
(a) Carbon, alloy, and armor steel plate shall be melted and rolled in the United States or Canada if the carbon, alloy, or armor steel plate—
(1) Is in Federal Supply Class 9515 or is described by specifications of the American Society for Testing Materials or the American Iron and Steel Institute; and
(2)(i) Will be delivered to the Government for use in a Government-owned facility or a facility under the control of the Department of Defense; or
(ii) Will be purchased by the Contractor for use in a Government-owned facility or a facility under the control of the Department of Defense.
(b) This restriction—
(1) Applies to the acquisition of carbon, alloy, or armor steel plate as a finished steel mill product that may be used "as is" or may be used as an intermediate material for the fabrication of an end product; and
(2) Does not apply to the acquisition of an end product ( e.g., a machine tool), to be used in the facility, that contains carbon, alloy, or armor steel plate as a component.
(End of clause)
[71 FR 75894, Dec. 19, 2006]
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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