48 CFR § 225.7012-2 - 225.7012-2 Waiver.

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title: "48 CFR § 225.7012-2 - 225.7012-2   Waiver."
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title_name: "Federal Acquisition Regulations System"
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section_name: "225.7012-2   Waiver."
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chapter_name: "DEFENSE ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE"
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part_number: "225"
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# 225.7012-2 225.7012-2   Waiver.

The Secretary of Defense may waive this restriction, on a case-by-case basis, after certifying to the Armed Services and Appropriations Committees of Congress that—

(a) Adequate U.S. supplies are not available to meet requirements on a timely basis; and

(b) The acquisition must be made in order to acquire capability for national security purposes.

[68 FR 15627, Mar. 31, 2003]