Opportunity
Federal Register #DARS20260201
Notice of Information Collection for DFARS Part 225 Foreign Acquisition Clauses
Buyer
Defense Acquisition Regulations System
Posted
July 31, 2026
Respond By
August 31, 2026
Identifier
DARS20260201
This notice from the Defense Acquisition Regulations System (Department of Defense) outlines a proposed information collection requirement related to DFARS Part 225, focusing on foreign acquisition and associated clauses. - Government Buyer: - Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are named in this notice - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - The notice pertains to information collection and reporting requirements - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractors must report contract performance outside the United States - Certification of compliance with specialty metals requirements is required - Duty-free entry information must be provided - Adherence to U.S. trade agreements and statutory restrictions on foreign product acquisition - Preparation of reports for the Department of Commerce - No purchase quantities, part numbers, or specific procurement actions are included in this notice
Description
The Defense Acquisition Regulations System has submitted a proposal for collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act related to DFARS Part 225, which covers Foreign Acquisition and related clauses. This collection ensures compliance with restrictions on acquiring foreign products, adherence to U.S. trade agreements, and preparation of reports for the Department of Commerce. It includes requirements for reporting contract performance outside the U.S., certification of specialty metals compliance, duty-free entry information, and other related clauses. Comments on this proposal are due by August 31, 2026.