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DFARS 252.225-7064 Restriction on Acquisition of Certain Satellite Components.

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 clause restricts the acquisition of star trackers used in certain satellites. It requires that star trackers delivered under the contract be manufactured in the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or the United Kingdom. Contractors must also flow down this restriction to qualifying subcontracts.

Applies to: Contractors delivering star trackers for satellites weighing more than 400 pounds that support U.S. national security, defense, or intelligence needs

What it requires

  • Deliver only star trackers manufactured in the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or the United Kingdom
  • Insert the substance of this clause, including paragraph (c), in subcontracts for star trackers that exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, including subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services

Key terms: Star tracker · Simplified acquisition threshold · Commercial products · Commercial services

Written by AI from this section's text. A guide, not legal advice: the text below rules.

The text

As prescribed in 225.7004-7(d), use the following clause:

Restriction On Acquisition of Certain Satellite Components (MAY 2024)

(a) Definition. As used in this clause—

Star tracker means a navigational tool used in a satellite weighing more than 400 pounds whose principal purpose is to support the national security, defense, or intelligence needs of the U.S. Government.

(b) Restriction. In accordance with 10 U.S.C. 4864, a star tracker must be manufactured in the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (United Kingdom). The Contractor shall deliver under this contract only star trackers manufactured in the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or the United Kingdom.

(c) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts for star trackers that exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, including subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services.

(End of clause)

Sections it refers to

Sections that refer to it

  • 212.301 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services.
  • 225.7004-7 Contract clauses.

← 252.225-7063 Restriction on Acquisition of Components of T-AO 205 and T-ARC Class Vessels. · 252.225-7065 Restriction on Acquisition of Fuel for Overseas Contingency Operations. →

Rule changes for DFARS Part 252

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

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