FAR & DFARS Compliance in Technology Sourcing
Federal buyers cannot accept a quote that ignores the clauses attached to their solicitation. This page explains the compliance language VRAS works with routinely and how we document it on every order.
Clause areas we encounter most often
The list below reflects the regulatory areas that come up most often in robotics, UAS, sensor, and aerospace supply. Applicability is always determined by your contracting officer and the clauses incorporated into your solicitation; we respond to the clause set you provide rather than assuming one.
| Area | Typical reference | What VRAS provides |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic preference | FAR 52.225 series (Buy American / Trade Agreements) | Country-of-origin data per line item so the buyer can evaluate applicability |
| Specialty metals | DFARS 252.225-7008 / 7009 | Origin confirmation requested from the manufacturer where the clause is cited |
| Covered telecommunications | FAR 52.204-25 (Section 889) | Screening of components against the prohibited-equipment categories |
| Covered foreign UAS | FY2020 NDAA Section 848 and agency policy | Manufacturer and component origin review before quoting |
| Counterfeit prevention | DFARS 252.246-7007 / 7008 | Sourcing through OEM or authorized distribution wherever available |
| Safeguarding information | DFARS 252.204-7012 / FAR 52.204-21 | Handling of buyer-furnished technical data under controlled practices |
| Small business subcontracting | FAR 52.219 series | Supplier-side documentation to support prime reporting |
What we do before a quote goes out
- Read the solicitation clause list and flag anything that changes sourcing
- Confirm manufacturer and country of origin for each line item
- Screen covered technology categories against restricted sources
- Ask written clarification questions rather than assuming intent
- State on the quote which documentation will accompany delivery
- Decline lines we cannot supply compliantly instead of substituting quietly
What we do not claim
Government buyers are right to be skeptical of suppliers who claim blanket compliance. VRAS is a supplier and procurement partner. We do not self-certify a buyer's requirement as met, we do not represent manufacturer certifications as our own, and we do not provide legal or contracting advice. We provide accurate, documented sourcing information so your contracting personnel can make the determination.
Working with prime contractors
- Flow-down clause acknowledgement at the purchase order level
- Supplier information packages for prime vendor onboarding
- Consistent part numbering and origin data for your compliance files
- Support for recurring supply under long-running programs
- Escalation contact for schedule or documentation issues
- Written change notices when a source or lead time moves