DFARS 213.201 General.

In plain English

This DFARS section modifies how micro-purchase rules apply to DoD purchases. It extends the prohibition on covered defense telecommunications equipment or services to purchases at or below the micro-purchase threshold, and bars procuring or renewing contracts for equipment, systems, or services for covered missions that use such covered equipment or services as a substantial, essential, or critical component, unless a waiver is granted.

Applies to: DoD contracting officers and contractors making or renewing purchases for covered missions

What it requires

• Apply the prohibition at 223.7402 to purchases at or below the micro-purchase threshold
• Do not procure or obtain, or extend or renew a contract to procure or obtain, equipment, systems, or services for covered missions that use covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component or critical technology, unless a waiver is granted

Key terms: micro-purchase threshold · covered defense telecommunications equipment or services · covered missions · waiver · contingency operation

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