DFARS 252.227-7024 Notice and approval of restricted designs.

In plain English

This clause requires the Contractor to use readily available structures, products, materials, and methods to the extent practicable during contract performance. It also prohibits the Contractor from producing a design or specification that requires sole-source items unless the Contracting Officer approves, and requires prompt reporting of any such design or specification with the reason for the restriction.

Applies to: Contractors performing construction work under contracts that include this clause

What it requires

• To the extent practicable, make maximum use of structures, machines, products, materials, construction methods, and equipment that are readily available through Government or competitive commercial channels, or through standard or proven production techniques, methods, and processes.
• Unless approved by the Contracting Officer, do not produce a design or specification that requires the use of structures, products, materials, construction equipment, or processes known by the Contractor to be available only from a sole source.
• Promptly report any such design or specification to the Contracting Officer and give the reason why it is considered necessary to restrict the design or specification.

Key terms: Contracting Officer · sole source · design or specification · readily available

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