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FAR and DFARS › DFARS Part 225: Foreign Acquisition › Subpart 225.77

DFARS 225.7701 Definitions.

The codified text (eCFR, as of 2026-10-02). Under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul ↗, agencies follow class deviations with new text for many parts while the formal rules go through the Federal Register: check the solicitation and your contract's clauses, which rule.

In plain English

This section defines key terms used in the DFARS subpart on Afghanistan-related acquisitions. It clarifies what counts as a product, service, or source from Afghanistan, and defines small arms and textile component. Contractors should know these definitions because they determine whether a product or service qualifies as 'from Afghanistan' for purposes of the subpart.

Applies to: Contractors involved in acquisitions related to Afghanistan under DFARS subpart 225.77

Key terms: Product from Afghanistan · Service from Afghanistan · Small arms · Source from Afghanistan · Textile component

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The text

As used in this subpart—

Product from Afghanistan means a product that is mined, produced, or manufactured in Afghanistan.

Service from Afghanistan means a service including construction that is performed in Afghanistan predominantly by citizens or permanent resident aliens of Afghanistan.

Small arms means pistols and other weapons less than 0.50 caliber.

Source from Afghanistan means a source that—

(1) Is located in Afghanistan; and

(2) Offers products or services from Afghanistan.

Textile component is defined in the clause at 252.225-7029, Acquisition of Uniform Components for Afghan Military or Afghan National Police.

Sections it refers to

  • 252.225-7029 Acquisition of Uniform Components for Afghan Military or Afghan National Police.

← 225.7700 Scope. · 225.7702 Acquisitions not subject to the enhanced authority to acquire products or services from Afghanistan. →

Rule changes for DFARS Part 225

Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Plain words for the terms: glossary.

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