252.225-7061

Restriction on the Acquisition of Personal Protective Equipment and Certain Other Items from Non-Allied Foreign Nations

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Effective Date

February 17, 2026

Deviation

2026-O0041

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As prescribed in 225.7023-4. See the Prescription tab for the prescribing policy text.

RESTRICTION ON THE ACQUISITION OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND CERTAIN OTHER ITEMS FROM NON-ALLIED FOREIGN NATIONS (JAN 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— “Covered country” means—
1. (1) The Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea;
2. (2) The People’s Republic of China;
3. (3) The Russian Federation; and
4. (4) The Islamic Republic of Iran. “Covered item” means an article or item of—
  1. (1) Personal protective equipment for use in preventing spread of disease, such as by exposure to infected individuals or contamination or infection by infectious material, including—
    1. (i) Nitrile and vinyl gloves;
    2. (ii) Surgical masks;
    3. (iii) Respirator masks and powered air purifying respirators and required filters;
    4. (iv) Face shields and protective eyewear;
    5. (v) Surgical and isolation gowns and head and foot coverings; or
    6. (vi) Clothing; and
    7. (vii) The materials and components thereof, other than sensors, electronics, or other items added to and not normally associated with such personal protective equipment or clothing; or
  2. (2) Sanitizing and disinfecting wipes, testing swabs, gauze, and bandages.
(b) Restriction. The Contractor shall not deliver under this contract a covered item from a covered country (10 U.S.C. 4875).
(c) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert this clause, including this paragraph (c), without alteration other than to identify the appropriate parties, in subcontracts valued above $150,000 that are for the acquisition of covered items, including subcontracts for commercial products, including commercially available off-the-shelf items, and commercial services.

Prescription: 225.7023-4 Contract clause

As prescribed in 225.7023-4. Scope applicability here before applying the clause.

Unless an exception applies, use the clause at 252.225-7061, Restriction on the Acquisition of Personal Protective Equipment and Certain Other Items from Non-Allied Foreign Nations, in solicitations and contracts, including solicitations and contracts using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial products, including COTS items, and commercial services, and that—

(a) Are for the acquisition of covered items;
(b) Are for use within the United States; and
(c) Have an estimated value greater than $200,000.

Version history

One version on record, first captured 2026-06-11 15:50:41, effective February 17, 2026.

Prescription: 225.7023-4

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Clause text (pages 226–227)

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