DFAR 252.225-7012 - Qualifying Country

Started by cthewades · Feb 22, 2012 · 2 replies

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cthewades
Feb 22, 2012 · 14y ago
Original post
We are getting ready to propose a product which uses a fuel cell made out of synthetic fabric. This fabric comes from Italy, a Qualifying Country under 252.7002-2. In the clause 252.225-7012, it defines "qualifying countries" but it does not state what exemptions are provided to them.

I have been told that QC qualify for an exemption but I do not see in the FAR or DFAR where an exemption is specifically granted. I can only infer based on language. Does anyone know how this is interpreted in the Government - particularly case law or board of appeal findings, etc.
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Navy_Contracting_4
Feb 22, 2012 · 14y ago
In paragraph ( c )(6)(ii) of the clause, it exempts "fibers and yarns that are for use in synthetic fabric or coated synthetic fabric (but does apply to the synthetic or coated synthetic fabric itself), if—...[t]he fibers and yarns are para-aramid fibers and continuous filament para-aramid yarns manufactured in a qualifying country."