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DFARS 252.225-7064 — Restriction on Acquisition of Certain Satellite Components.

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252.225-7064 Restriction on Acquisition of Certain Satellite Components.

Type: Clause

Prescribed in: 225.7004-7(d)

Current version date: MAY 2024

Prescription and Applicability

DFARS Prescription, 225.7004-7(d)

(d) Use the clause at 252.225-7064, Restriction on Acquisition of Certain Satellite Components, 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 include the acquisition of star trackers unless--
(1) An exception at 225.7004-3(e) applies; or
(2) A waiver has been granted.

Current Text

252.225-7064 Restriction on Acquisition of Certain Satellite Components.

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

Restriction On Acquisition of Certain Satellite Components (MAY 2024)

(a) Definition. As used in this clause—

Star tracker means a navigational tool used in a satellite weighing more than 400 pounds whose principal purpose is to support the national security, defense, or intelligence needs of the U.S. Government.

(b) Restriction. In accordance with 10 U.S.C. 4864, a star tracker must be manufactured in the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (United Kingdom). The Contractor shall deliver under this contract only star trackers manufactured in the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or the United Kingdom.

(c) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts for star trackers that exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, including subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services.

(End of clause)

[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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Generated: 2026-04-21 17:40 UTC

Reference: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/section-252.225-7064