# Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Berry Amendment Changes
> **Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations System** · Final rule. · Published 2004-09-17 · 69 FR 55989
## Document
- **Document number:** 04-21020
- **Category:** dfars-acquisition
- **Sub-agency:** Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations System
- **Federal Register citation:** 69 FR 55989
- **CFR reference:** 48 CFR 225
- **Publication date:** 2004-09-17
- **DOD docket:** DFARS Case 2003-D099
## Abstract

DoD has adopted as final, without change, 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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/17/04-21020/defense-federal-acquisition-regulation-supplement-berry-amendment-changes)
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