Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Berry Amendment Changes
dfars-acquisition · Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations System · Rule · Published 2004-05-13 · Effective 2004-05-13 · 69 FR 26508
Document
Document number
04-10880
Federal Register citation
69 FR 26508
CFR reference
48 CFR 225
Type
Rule
Action
Interim rule with request for comments.
Category
dfars-acquisition
Sub-agency
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations System
Publication date
2004-05-13
Effective date
2004-05-13
DOD docket
DFARS Case 2003-D099
Abstract
DoD has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Sections 826 and 827 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004. Sections 826 and 827 provide exceptions to the domestic source requirements of the Berry Amendment. Section 826 applies to the acquisition of food, specialty metals, and hand or measuring tools needed to support contingency operations or to fulfill other urgent requirements. Section 827 applies to the acquisition of waste and byproducts of cotton or wool fiber for use in the production of propellants and explosives.