FAR and DFARS › DFARS Part 252: Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses › Subpart 252.2
DFARS 252.225-7054 Prohibition on Use of Certain Energy Sourced from Inside the Russian Federation.
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In plain English
This clause prohibits contractors from using energy sourced from inside the Russian Federation to generate furnished energy for a covered military installation in Europe, unless a waiver is approved. It applies to all forms of energy furnished to such installations, but not to energy converted by a third party into another form and not directly delivered there. Contractors must also flow this requirement down to subcontracts for furnished energy at covered military installations.
Applies to: Contractors performing contracts involving furnished energy at covered military installations in Europe
What it requires
- Do not use energy sourced from inside the Russian Federation to generate furnished energy for a covered military installation unless a waiver is approved
- Insert the substance of this clause, including paragraph (c), in subcontracts and other commercial instruments for furnished energy at a covered military installation
Key terms: Covered military installation · Furnished energy · Main operating base · Waiver
Written by AI from this section's text. A guide, not legal advice: the text below rules.
The text
As prescribed in 225.7019-4(b), use the following clause:
Prohibition on Use of Certain Energy Sourced From Inside the Russian Federation (JAN 2023)
(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—
Covered military installation means a military installation in Europe identified by DoD as a main operating base.
Furnished energy means energy furnished to a covered military installation in any form and for any purpose, including heating, cooling, and electricity.
Main operating base means a facility outside the United States and its territories with permanently stationed operating forces and robust infrastructure.
(b) Prohibition. In accordance with section 2821 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Pub. L. 116-92), the Contractor shall not use in the performance of this contract any energy sourced from inside the Russian Federation as a means of generating the furnished energy for the covered military installation unless a waiver is approved. The prohibition—
(1) Applies to all forms of energy that are furnished to a covered military installation; and
(2) Does not apply to energy converted by a third party into another form of energy and not directly delivered to a covered military installation.
(c) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts and other commercial instruments that are for furnished energy at a covered military installation, including subcontracts and commercial instruments for commercial products .
(End of clause)
Sections it refers to
- 225.7019-4 Solicitation provision and contract clause.
Sections that refer to it
- 212.301 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services.
- 225.7019-4 Solicitation provision and contract clause.
← 252.225-7053 Representation Regarding Prohibition on Use of Certain Energy Sourced from Inside the Russian Federation. · 252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime. →
Rule changes for DFARS Part 252
- Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Modifications to Printed Circuit Board Acquisition Restrictions (DFARS Case 2022-D011) ↗ · proposed 2026-07-02 · comments due 2026-08-31
- Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Certification Requirement for Military Recruitment Advertising (DFARS Case 2024-D022) ↗ · proposed 2026-06-25 · comments due 2026-08-24
- Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Small Purchase Exception for the Acquisition of U.S. Flags (DFARS Case 2024-D013) ↗ · proposed 2026-06-25 · comments due 2026-08-24
- Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Mitigating Risks Related to Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (DFARS Case 2021-D011) ↗ · proposed 2026-05-07 · comments due 2026-07-06
- Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Assessing Contractor Implementation of Cybersecurity Requirements (DFARS Case 2019-D041) ↗ · final rule 2025-09-10 · effective 2025-11-10
- Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Limitation on Certain Institutes of Higher Education (DFARS Case 2024-D023); Correction ↗ · final rule 2025-08-28 · effective 2025-08-28
- Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Disclosure of DoD Funding in Technical Publications (DFARS Case 2024-D003) ↗ · proposed 2025-08-25 · comments due 2025-10-24
- Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Limitation on Certain Institutes of Higher Education (DFARS Case 2024-D023) ↗ · final rule 2025-08-25 · effective 2025-08-25
Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Plain words for the terms: glossary.