DFARS 225.401 Exceptions.

In plain English

This section explains how a department or agency can request an exception from the FAR's restrictions on purchasing foreign products when the acquisition is considered indispensable for national security or national defense. It also lists situations where approval from OUSD(A&S)DPCAP is not required, such as when foreign sources are already restricted by statute or another FAR exception applies. Contractors should understand that foreign-source purchases may be allowed under these exceptions, but the process involves a formal request with rationale unless a specific exception applies.

Applies to: Department or agency acquisitions of products from foreign sources

What it requires

• Submit a request with supporting rationale to OUSD(A&S)DPCAP if seeking an exception for an individual acquisition of a product deemed indispensable for national security or national defense purposes.

Key terms: indispensable for national security or national defense purposes · OUSD(A&S)DPCAP · FAR subpart 25.4 · foreign sources · public interest exceptions

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