225.7007-2 Waiver.

(a)  The Secretary of the department responsible for acquisition may waive the restriction in 225.7007-1(a), on a case-by-case basis, if--

(1)  Sufficient domestic suppliers are not available to meet DoD requirements on a timely basis; and

(2)  The acquisition is necessary to acquire capability for national security purposes.

(b)  Document the waiver in a written determination and findings containing--

(1)  The factors supporting the waiver; and

(2)  A certification that the acquisition must be made in order to acquire capability for national security purposes.

(c)  Provide a copy of the determination and findings to the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations.