Defense Dept Extends Foreign Purchasing Paperwork Again
Published Date: 5/29/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Defense wants to keep collecting info from businesses about buying stuff from other countries, and they’re asking for your thoughts by July 28, 2026. This info helps DoD do its job right and affects over 39,000 companies who respond about 10 times a year. No big cost changes, just a smooth extension for three more years to keep things running.
Analyzed Economic Effects
8 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 8 costs, 0 mixed.
DFARS Paperwork Continues Three Years
If you are a business that bids on or performs DoD contracts, DoD is proposing to extend collection of DFARS Part 225 information for three more years. The current OMB approval runs through August 31, 2026, DoD seeks comments by July 28, 2026, and the collection affects about 39,221 respondents who each give about 10 responses per year.
Report Subcontracts Performed Abroad
If you submit offers or hold DoD contracts, you must report subcontracts that will be performed outside the United States using DD Form 2139 (or equivalent). The reporting threshold is $750,000 for contracts that exceed $15 million.
Record Retention for Forgings
If your contract involves forgings subject to DFARS 252.225-7025, you must keep records showing compliance until 3 years after final payment and make them available to the contracting officer on request.
Photovoltaic Device Certification Rule
If you propose to use photovoltaic devices in contract performance, you must certify that no photovoltaic devices with an estimated value exceeding the micro-purchase threshold will be used, or you must specify the country of origin.
Buy American and Trade Agreements Certificates
Offerors must identify supplies that are not domestic end products and separately list qualifying-country, FTA-country, or other foreign end products when using Buy American and Trade Agreements certifications. Note: the Buy American statute does not apply to acquisitions of commercial information technology.
Duty-Free Entry Shipping Information
Contractors or authorized agents must provide information on shipping documents and customs forms for items eligible for duty-free entry when DFARS 252.225-7013 applies.
Specialty Metals Compliance Certificate
If you provide commercial derivative military articles and use the alternative compliance approach, you must certify you will take certain actions regarding specialty metals as required by DFARS 252.225-7010.
UK Levies Information for UK-linked Offers
United Kingdom offerors and prime contractors, and offerors/primes with subcontracts over $1,000,000 with UK firms, must provide information needed for DoD to request a waiver of United Kingdom levies under DFARS 252.225-7032 and 252.225-7033.
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Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2026-10728, Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS); Administrative Matters
The Department of Defense wants to keep collecting some important info from businesses that work with them, making sure the process stays clear and not too tricky. They’re asking for your thoughts by July 28, 2026, before extending this info collection for another three years. This helps DoD run smoothly without adding extra hassle or costs for those involved.
Next: 2026-10731, Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Subcontracting Policies and Procedures
The Department of Defense wants to keep collecting info from businesses about their subcontracting policies to make sure everything runs smoothly. This info collection is up for renewal and will continue for another three years if approved. If you’re a business involved with DoD contracts, get ready to keep sharing your info, with no big changes or extra costs expected.