5325.7003-3 Exceptions

(a)  Exceptions for Specialty Metals. When the Contracting Officer determines, through market research, that a specialty metal melted or produced in the United States or its possessions cannot be procured in satisfactory quality and sufficient quantity, and in the required form, as and when needed, follow the format in the Mandatory Procedures MP5325.7003-3, Addendum 1, when submitting a request for Domestic Nonavailability Determination (DNAD). The DNAD shall be coordinated through SAF/AQCK for approval by the Secretary of the Air Force. The authority of the Secretary of the Air Force to make determinations in accordance with DFARS 225.7003-3 is not delegable. For contracts awarded after October 16, 2006, Contracting Officers are not authorized to allow for the delivery of end-items or components containing specialty metals that were not domestically melted or produced in the absence of an approved DNAD.

(b)  Exceptions for Commercial Derivative Military Articles (CDMA). When a contractor or offeror submits a certification for streamlined compliance for Commercial Derivative Military Articles, the Secretary of the Air Force must determine that the item is a CDMA before using the rules for streamlined compliance for CDMA. The contracting officer shall follow the procedures in DFARS 225.7003-3 and submit Determination and Finding following the format in the Mandatory Procedures at MP5325.7003-3, Addendum 2.