# 252.225-7053 252.225-7053 Representation Regarding Prohibition on Use of Certain Energy Sourced from Inside the Russian Federation.
As prescribed in 225.7019-4(a), use the following provision:
****Representation Regarding Prohibition on Use of Certain Energy Sourced From Inside the Russian Federation (AUG 2021)
(a) *Definitions.* As used in this provision—
*Covered military installation* means a military installation in Europe identified by DoD as a main operating base.
*Furnished energy* means energy furnished to a covered military installation in any form and for any purpose, including heating, cooling, and electricity.
*Main operating base* means a facility outside the United States and its territories with permanently stationed operating forces and robust infrastructure.
(b) *Prohibition.* In accordance with section 2821 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Pub. L. 116-92), contracts for the acquisition of furnished energy for a covered military installation shall not use any energy sourced from inside the Russian Federation as a means of generating the furnished energy for the covered military installation, unless a waiver is approved. The prohibition—
(1) Applies to all forms of energy that are furnished to a covered military installation; and
(2) Does not apply to energy converted by a third party into another form of energy and not directly delivered to a covered military installation.
(c) *Representation.* By submission of its offer, the Offeror represents that the Offeror will not use or provide any energy sourced from inside the Russian Federation as a means of generating the furnished energy for the covered military installation in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation.
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[86 FR 48339, Aug. 30, 2021]