Federal Register #DARS-2026-0265

DoD Proposed Rule: Domestic Production Requirements for U.S. Flags and Related Items

The Department of Defense, through the Defense Acquisition Regulations System, is proposing updates to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to strengthen domestic sourcing requirements for certain products and commodities. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense (DoD) - Defense Acquisition Regulations System - Products/Services Requested: - U.S. flags (PSC 8345), required to be fully produced in the United States for acquisitions over $10,000 - Hand or measuring tools - Clothing and related materials/components - Tents and structural components - Tarpaulins and covers - Cotton and other natural fiber products - Woven silk or silk blends - Spun silk yarn for cartridge cloth - Synthetic or coated synthetic fabrics - Canvas products - Wool products - Individual equipment (PSC 8465) made from specified fibers, yarns, fabrics, or materials - Seafood for commissary resale, with expanded restrictions on country of origin and processing - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Mandatory full domestic production for U.S. flags acquired by DoD - Lowered acquisition threshold for U.S. flags from $150,000 to $10,000 - Consolidation of Berry Amendment requirements into a single clause - Expanded domestic sourcing requirements for seafood, with new restrictions on certain countries - Applies to commercial products and services, including COTS items - Clarifies exceptions for vessels in foreign waters

Description

The Department of Defense (DoD) is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement sections of the National Defense Authorization Acts for Fiscal Years 2024, 2025, and 2026. The amendments require full domestic production of U.S. flags acquired by DoD, revise exceptions to the requirement to buy certain articles from American sources, and expand domestic sourcing requirements for seafood acquired for commissary resale. The proposed rule lowers the acquisition threshold for U.S. flags from $150,000 to $10,000 and consolidates Berry Amendment requirements into a single clause for simplicity.

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