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252.236-7013

Requirement for Competition Opportunity for American Steel Producers, Fabricators, and Manufacturers
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Effective Date
February 1, 2026
Deviation
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As prescribed in 236.101-71(d). See the Prescription tab for the prescribing policy text.

REQUIREMENT FOR COMPETITION OPPORTUNITY FOR AMERICAN STEEL PRODUCERS, FABRICATORS, AND MANUFACTURERS (JAN 2023)

  1. (a) Definition. “Construction material,” as used in this clause, means an article, material, or supply brought to the construction site by the Contractor or a subcontractor for incorporation into the building or work.
  2. (b) The Contractor shall provide American steel producers, fabricators, and manufacturers the opportunity to compete when acquiring steel as a construction material (e.g., steel beams, rods, cables, plates).
  3. (c) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in any subcontract that involves the acquisition of steel as a construction material, including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial products.

Prescription: 236.101-71 Clauses

As prescribed in 236.101-71(d). Scope applicability here before applying the clause.

  1. (d) Insert the clause at 252.236-7013, Requirement for Competition Opportunity for American Steel Producers, Fabricators, and Manufacturers, in solicitations and contracts that—
    1. (1) Use funds appropriated for military construction; and
    2. (2) May require the acquisition of steel as a construction material.

Version history

One version on record, first captured 2026-06-11 15:52:35, effective February 1, 2026.

Prescription: 236.101-71

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Prescription for 252.236-7013

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