ADDENDUM 1: Sample D&F Format - Specialty Metals

DETERMINATION AND FINDING
DOMESTIC NON-AVAILABILITY DETERMINATION (DNAD) FOR {SPECIFY} SPECIALTY METALS

Pursuant to the authority contained in 10 U.S.C. §2533b and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 225.7003-3, I hereby make the following determination and findings concerning the domestic non-availability of specialty metals to support the proposed acquisition of [identify the specific end item(s) or component(s)] under [insert contract number].

Findings

1.  The [insert name of contracting activity] has proposed to purchase [insert specific description of item(s) at prime and subcontract level]. Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. §2533b (a), the Department of Defense may not acquire this item unless the specialty metal contained therein is melted or produced in the United States, absent the application of one of the statutory exceptions cited at DFARS 225.7003-3(c). [insert program office] has concluded that domestically melted or produced specialty metal cannot be procured in a satisfactory quality, sufficient quantity, and the required form appropriate for the production of [identify the end item(s) or component(s)]. .

2.  Describe the mission of the organization:

3.  Describe the circumstances that preclude the procurement of the specialty metal required for the production of the end item(s) or component(s).

4.  Describe market research performed, to include firms contacted. [Summarize the market research and analysis supporting the assertion of non-availability and include the contractor provided data as an attachment.] [Specify the activity (e.g., AFRL)] conducted an in-depth study of these items and determined that they are [provide brief summary of the analysis -- this should address the aspects of satisfactory quality, sufficient quantity in required form, and time requirements.]

5.  Describe the impact if the DNAD is not approved. [Include the impact on the program's delivery schedule, program costs, and mission.]

6.  Describe any alternatives acquisition approaches that would not require a DNAD the program considered and why these alternatives/substitutes are not satisfactory.

7.  Provide any other data that will support the request.

Determination

Based on the findings above, I hereby determine that domestically melted or produced specialty metal cannot be procured as and when needed in a satisfactory quality, a sufficient quantity, and the required form appropriate for the production of [specify end item(s) or component(s)]. This determination is made in accordance with DFARS 225.7003-3(b)(5) and 10 U.S.C. §2533b(b). Based on this determination, an exception to the requirements of 10 U.S.C. §2533b(a) applies to permit the delivery of [specify end item(s) or component(s)] while containing specialty metal that was not domestically melted or produced. This determination will be effective until [specify time period, duration, scope (e.g. month/year, lot numbers).]

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[NAME] DATE
SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE