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252.225-7062 Restriction on Acquisition of Large Medium-Speed Diesel Engines.

Prescription and Applicability

DFARS Prescription, 225.7004-7(b)

(b) Use the clause at 252.225-7062, Restriction on Acquisition of Large Medium-Speed Diesel Engines, 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 large medium-speed diesel engines for new construction of auxiliary ships using funds available for National Defense Sealift Fund programs or Shipbuilding and Conversion, Navy unless--
(1) An exception at 225.7004-3(d) applies; or
(2) A waiver has been granted.

Current Text

252.225-7062 Restriction on Acquisition of Large Medium-Speed Diesel Engines.

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

Restriction on Acquisition of Large Medium-Speed Diesel Engines (Jul 2023)

(a) Definition. As used in this clause—

Large medium-speed diesel engines means diesel engines whose revolutions per minute (RPM) fall between 300 and 1500 RPM with a displacement greater than 1500 cubic inches per cylinder.

(b) Restriction. As required by 10 U.S.C. 4864, the Contractor shall deliver under this contract large medium-speed diesel engines manufactured in the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or the United Kingdom.

(c) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts that exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, including subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services, that require large medium-speed diesel engines for new construction of auxiliary ships.

(End of clause)

[88 FR 46903, July 20, 2023, as amended at 89 FR 46816, 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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