Part 223 - ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY AND

WATER EFFICIENCY, RENEWABLEENERGY

TECHNOLOGIES, OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY,

AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

Subpart 223.1 - Reserved

Subpart 223.2 - ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

Subpart 223.3 - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA

223.302 Policy.

223.303 Contract clause.

223.370 Safety precautions for ammunition and explosives.

223.370-1 Scope.

223.370-2 Definition.

223.370-3 Policy.

223.370-4 Procedures.

223.370-5 Contract clauses.

Subpart 223.4 - USE OF RECOVERED MATERIALS AND BIOBASED PRODUCTS

223.405 Procedures.

Subpart 223.5 - DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

223.570 Drug-free work force.

223.570-1 Policy.

223.570-2 Contract clause.

Subpart 223.7 - CONTRACTING FOR ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PRODUCTS AND

SERVICES

Subpart 223.8 - OZONE-DEPLETING SUBSTANCES AND GREENHOUSE GASES

223.802 Policy.

Subpart 223.70 - RESERVED

Subpart 223.71 - STORAGE, TREATMENT, AND DISPOSAL OF TOXIC OR HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS

223.7101 Definitions.

223.7102 Policy.

223.7103 Procedures.

223.7104 Exceptions.

223.7105 Reimbursement.

223.7106 Contract clause.

Subpart 223.72 - SAFEGUARDING SENSITIVE CONVENTIONAL ARMS, AMMUNITION, AND

EXPLOSIVES

223.7200 Definition.

223.7201 Policy.

223.7202 Preaward responsibilities.

223.7203 Contract clause.

Subpart 223.73 - MINIMIZING THE USE OF MATERIALS CONTAINING HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM

223.7300 Definition.

223.7301 Policy.

223.7302 Reserved.

223.7303 Prohibition.

223.7304 Exceptions.

223.7305 Authorization and approval.

223.7306 Contract clause.

Subpart 223.74 - PROHIBITION ON PROCUREMENT OF CERTAIN ITEMS CONTAINING

PERFLUOROALKYL OR POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES

223.7400 Scope of subpart.

223.7401 Definition.

223.7402 Prohibition.

223.7403 Procedures.

223.7404 Contract clause.

Parent topic: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation
Subpart 223.1 - Reserved

Subpart 223.2 - ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENCY AND

RENEWABLE ENERGY

NO DFARS TEXT

Subpart 223.3 - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION

AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA

223.302 Policy.

(e) The contracting officer shall also provide hazard warning labels, that are received from apparent

successful offerors, to the cognizant safety officer.

223.303 Contract clause.

Use the clause at 252.223-7001 , Hazard Warning Labels, in solicitations and contracts which

require submission of hazardous material data sheets (see FAR 23.302(c)).

223.370 Safety precautions for ammunition and explosives.

223.370-1 Scope.

(a) This section applies to all acquisitions involving the use of ammunition and explosives, including

acquisitions for—

(1) Development;

(2) Testing;

(3) Research;

(4) Manufacturing;

(5) Handling or loading;

(6) Assembling;

(7) Packaging;

(8) Storage;
(9) Transportation;

(10) Renovation;

(11) Demilitarization;

(12) Modification;

(13) Repair;

(14) Disposal;

(15) Inspection; or

(16) Any other use, including acquisitions requiring the use or the incorporation of materials listed

in paragraph (b) of this subsection for initiation, propulsion, or detonation as an integral or

component part of an explosive, an ammunition, or explosive end item or weapon system.

(b) This section does not apply to acquisitions solely for—

(1) Inert components containing no explosives, propellants, or pyrotechnics;

(2) Flammable liquids;

(3) Acids;

(4) Oxidizers;

(5) Powdered metals; or

(6) Other materials having fire or explosive characteristics.

223.370-2 Definition.

“Ammunition and explosives,” as used in this section, is defined in the clause at 252.223-7002 ,

Safety Precautions for Ammunition and Explosives.

223.370-3 Policy.

(a) DoD policy is to ensure that its contractors take reasonable precautions in handling ammunition

and explosives so as to minimize the potential for mishaps.

(b) This policy is implemented by DoD Manual 4145.26, DoD Contractors’ Safety Manual for

Ammunition and Explosives, which is incorporated into contracts under which ammunition and

explosives are handled. The manual contains mandatory safety requirements for contractors. When

work is to be performed on a Government-owned installation, the contracting officer may use the

ammunition and explosives regulation of the DoD component or installation as a substitute for, or

supplement to, DoD Manual 4145.26, as long as the contract cites the ammunition and explosives

regulation of the DoD component or installation .
223.370-4 Procedures.

Follow the procedures at PGI 223.370 - 4.

223.370-5 Contract clauses.

Use the clauses at 252.223-7002 , Safety Precautions for Ammunition and Explosives, and

252.223-7003 , Change in Place of Performance—Ammunition and Explosives, in all solicitations and

contracts for acquisition to which this section applies.

Subpart 223.4 - USE OF RECOVERED MATERIALS AND

BIOBASED PRODUCTS

223.405 Procedures.

Follow the procedures at PGI 223.405 .

Subpart 223.5 - DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

223.570 Drug-free work force.

223.570-1 Policy.

DoD policy is to ensure that its contractors maintain a program for achieving a drug-free work force.

223.570-2 Contract clause.

(a) Use the clause at 252.223-7004 , Drug-Free Work Force, in all solicitations and contracts—

(1) That involve access to classified information; or

(2) When the contracting officer determines that the clause is necessary for reasons of national

security or for the purpose of protecting the health or safety of those using or affected by the

product of, or performance of, the contract.

(b) Do not use the clause in solicitations and contracts—

(1) For commercial products and commercial services;

(2) When performance or partial performance will be outside the United States and its outlying

areas, unless the contracting officer determines such inclusion to be in the best interest of the

Government; or
(3) When the value of the acquisition is at or below the simplified acquisition threshold.

Subpart 223.7 - CONTRACTING FOR ENVIRONMENTALLY

PREFERABLE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

NO DFARS TEXT

Subpart 223.8 - OZONE-DEPLETING SUBSTANCES AND

GREENHOUSE GASES

223.802 Policy.

No DoD contract may include a specification or standard that requires the use of a class I ozonedepleting substance or that can be met only through the use of such a substance unless the inclusion

of the specification or standard is specifically authorized at a level no lower than a general or flag

officer or a member of the Senior Executive Service of the requiring activity in accordance with

section 326, Pub. L. 102-484 (10 U.S.C. 3201 note prec.). This restriction is in addition to any

imposed by the Clean Air Act and applies after June 1, 1993, to all DoD contracts, regardless of place

of performance.

Subpart 223.70 - RESERVED

Subpart 223.71 - STORAGE, TREATMENT, AND DISPOSAL

OF TOXIC OR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

223.7101 Definitions.

As used in this subpart, the terms “storage” and “toxic or hazardous materials” are defined in the

clause at 252.223-7006 , Prohibition on Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or Hazardous

Materials.

223.7102 Policy.

(a) 10 U.S.C. 2692 prohibits storage, treatment, or disposal on DoD installations of toxic or

hazardous materials that are not owned either by DoD or by a member of the armed forces (or a

dependent of the member) assigned to or provided military housing on the installation, unless an

exception in 223.7104 applies.

(b) When storage of toxic or hazardous materials is authorized based on an imminent danger, the

storage provided shall be temporary and shall cease once the imminent danger no longer exists. In
all other cases of storage or disposal, the storage or disposal shall be terminated as determined by

the Secretary of Defense.

223.7103 Procedures.

(a)(1) Storage, treatment, or disposal of toxic or hazardous materials not owned by DoD on a DoD

installation is prohibited unless—

(i) One or more of the exceptions set forth in 223.7104 (a) is met including requisite approvals; or

(ii) Secretary of Defense authorization is obtained under the conditions set forth in 223.7104 (b).

(2) When storage, treatment, or disposal of toxic or hazardous materials not owned by DoD is

authorized in accordance with this subpart, the contract shall specify the types and quantities of

toxic or hazardous materials that may be temporarily stored, treated, or disposed of in connection

with the contract or as a result of the authorized use of a DoD facility or space launch facility. All

solicitations and contracts shall specify the conditions under which storage, treatment, or disposal is

authorized.

(b) If the contracting officer is uncertain as to whether particular activities are prohibited or fall

under one of the exceptions in 223.7104 , the contracting officer should seek advice from the

cognizant office of counsel.

223.7104 Exceptions.

(a) The prohibition of 10 U.S.C. 2692 does not apply to any of the following:

(1) The storage, treatment, or disposal of materials that will be or have been used in connection with

an activity of DoD or in connection with a service to be performed on a DoD installation for the

benefit of DoD.

(2) The storage of strategic and critical materials in the National Defense Stockpile under an

agreement for such storage with the Administrator of General Services Administration.

(3) The temporary storage or disposal of explosives in order to protect the public or to assist

agencies responsible for Federal, State, or local law enforcement in storing or disposing of

explosives when no alternative solution is available, if such storage or disposal is made in

accordance with an agreement between the Secretary of Defense and the head of the Federal, State,

or local agency concerned.

(4) The temporary storage or disposal of explosives in order to provide emergency lifesaving

assistance to civil authorities.

(5) The disposal of excess explosives produced under a DoD contract, if the head of the military

department concerned determines, in each case, that an alternative feasible means of disposal is not

available to the contractor, taking into consideration public safety, available resources of the

contractor, and national defense production requirements.

(6) The temporary storage of nuclear materials or nonnuclear classified materials in accordance with

an agreement with the Secretary of Energy.
(7) The storage of materials that constitute military resources intended to be used during peacetime

civil emergencies in accordance with applicable DoD regulations.

(8) The temporary storage of materials of other Federal agencies in order to provide assistance and

refuge for commercial carriers of such material during a transportation emergency.

(9) The storage of any material that is not owned by DoD, if the Secretary of the military department

concerned determines that the material is required or generated in connection with the authorized

and compatible use of a facility of DoD, including the use of such a facility for testing material or

training personnel.

(10) The treatment and disposal of any toxic or hazardous materials not owned by DoD, if the

Secretary of the military department concerned determines that the material is required or

generated in connection with the authorized and compatible use of a facility of that military

department and the Secretary enters into a contract or agreement with the prospective user that—

(i) Is consistent with the best interest of national defense and environmental security; and

(ii) Provides for the prospective user’s continued financial and environmental responsibility and

liability with regard to the material.

(11) The storage of any material that is not owned by DoD if the Secretary of the military department

concerned determines that the material is required or generated in connection with the use of a

space launch facility located on a DoD installation or on other land controlled by the United States.

(b) The Secretary of Defense may grant an exception to the prohibition in 10 U.S.C. 2692 when

essential to protect the health and safety of the public from imminent danger if the Secretary

otherwise determines the exception is essential and if the storage or disposal authorized does not

compete with private enterprise.

223.7105 Reimbursement.

The Secretary of Defense may assess a charge for any storage or disposal provided under this

subpart. If a charge is to be assessed, then such assessment shall be identified in the contract with

payment to the Government on a reimbursable cost basis.

223.7106 Contract clause.

Use the basic or the alternate of the clause at 252.223-7006, Prohibition on Storage, Treatment, and

Disposal of Toxic or Hazardous Materials, in all solicitations and contracts which require, may

require, or permit contractor access to a DoD installation.

(a) Use the basic clause, unless a determination is made under 223.7104 (a)(10).

(b) Use the alternate I clause when the Secretary of the military department issues a determination

under the exception at 223.7104 (a)(10).
Subpart 223.72 - SAFEGUARDING SENSITIVE

CONVENTIONAL ARMS, AMMUNITION, AND EXPLOSIVES

223.7200 Definition.

As used in this subpart—

“Arms, ammunition, and explosives (AA&E),” means those items within the scope ) of DoD Manual

5100.76, Physical Security of Sensitive Conventional Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives.

223.7201 Policy.

(a) The requirements of DoD Manual 5100.76, Physical Security of Sensitive Conventional Arms,

Ammunition, and Explosives, shall be applied to contracts when—

(1) AA&E will be provided to the contractor or subcontractor as Government-furnished property; or

(2) The principal development, production, manufacture, or purchase of AA&E is for DoD use.

(b) The requirements of DoD Manual 5100.76 need not be applied to contracts when—

(1) The AA&E to be acquired under the contract is a commercial product within the meaning of FAR

2.101; or

(2) The contract will be performed in a Government-owned contractor-operated ammunition

production facility. However, if subcontracts issued under such a contract will meet the criteria of

paragraph (a) of this section, the requirements of DoD Manual 5100.76 shall apply.

223.7202 Preaward responsibilities.

When an acquisition involves AA&E, technical or requirements personnel shall specify in the

purchase request—

(a) That AA&E is involved; and

(b) Which physical security requirements of DoD Manual 5100.76 apply.

223.7203 Contract clause.

Use the clause at 252.223–7007, Safeguarding Sensitive Conventional Arms, Ammunition, and

Explosives, in all solicitations and contracts to which DoD Manual 5100.76 applies, in accordance

with the policy at 223.7201 . Complete paragraph (b) of the clause based on information provided by

cognizant technical or requirements personnel.
Subpart 223.73 - MINIMIZING THE USE OF MATERIALS

CONTAINING HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM

223.7300 Definition.

“Legacy system,” as used in this subpart, means any program that has passed Milestone A in the

defense acquisition management system, as defined in DoD Instruction 5000.02.

223.7301 Policy.

In accordance with the DoD policy memorandum of April 8, 2009, Minimizing the Use of Hexavalent

Chromium, it is DoD policy to minimize hexavalent chromium (an anti-corrosive) in items acquired

by DoD (deliverables and construction material), due to the serious human health and environmental

risks related to its use.

223.7302 Reserved.

223.7303 Prohibition.

(a) Except as provided in 223.7304 and 223.7305 , no contract may include a specification or

standard that results in a deliverable or construction material containing more than 0.1 percent

hexavalent chromium by weight in any homogeneous material in the deliverable or construction

material where proven substitutes are available that provide acceptable performance for the

application.

(b) This prohibition is in addition to any imposed by the Clean Air Act regardless of the place of

performance.

223.7304 Exceptions.

The prohibition in 223.7303 does not apply to—

(a) Legacy systems and their related parts, subsystems, and components that already contain

hexavalent chromium. However, alternatives to hexavalent chromium shall be considered by the

appropriate official during system modifications, follow-on procurements of legacy systems, or

maintenance procedure updates; and

(b) Additional sustainment related contracts (e.g., parts, services) for a system in which use of

hexavalent chromium was previously approved.

223.7305 Authorization and approval.

(a) The prohibition in 223.7303 does not apply to critical defense applications if no substitute can
meet performance requirements. The DoD policy of April 8, 2009, “Minimizing the Use of Hexavalent

Chromium,” contains requirements for weighing hexavalent chromium versus substitutes. DoD

Program Managers must consider the following factors—

(1) Cost effectiveness of alternative materials or processes;

(2) Technical feasibility of alternative materials or processes;

(3) Environment, safety, and occupational health risks associated with the use of the hexavalent

chromium or substitute materials in each specific application;

(4) Achieving a DoD Manufacturing Readiness Level of at least eight for any qualified alternative;

(5) Materiel availability of hexavalent chromium and the proposed alternatives over the projected

life span of the system; and

(6) Corrosion performance difference of alternative materials or processes as determined by agency

corrosion subject matter experts.

(b) However, unless an exception in 223.7304 applies, the incorporation of hexavalent chromium in

items acquired by DoD shall be specifically authorized at a level no lower than a general or flag

officer or a member of the Senior Executive Service from the Program Executive Office or equivalent

level, in coordination with the component Corrosion Control and Prevention Executive. Follow the

procedures in PGI 223.7305 .

223.7306 Contract clause.

Unless an exception in 223.7304 applies, or use has been authorized in accordance with 223.7305 ,

use the clause at 252.223-7008 , Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium, in solicitations and contracts,

including solicitations and contracts using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial

products and commercial services, that are for supplies, maintenance and repair services, or

construction.

Subpart 223.74 - PROHIBITION ON PROCUREMENT OF

CERTAIN ITEMS CONTAINING PERFLUOROALKYL OR

POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES

223.7400 Scope of subpart.

This subpart implements section 322(b), (c), and (d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for

Fiscal Year 2020 (Pub. L. 116-92).

223.7401 Definition.

As used in this subpart—
“Ocean-going vessel” means a vessel over 59 feet in length owned or operated by DoD or the U.S.

Coast Guard, other than vessels that are chartered by the Armed Forces on a time or voyage basis.

223.7402 Prohibition.

After October 1, 2023, do not procure aqueous film-forming foam, which is used for fighting fires,

that contains in excess of one part per billion perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl

substances. Procurements of fire-fighting agent for use solely onboard ocean-going vessels are

exempt from this prohibition.

223.7403 Procedures.

After October 1, 2023, contracting officers shall only issue a solicitation to procure fire-fighting

agent in accordance with performance specification MIL-PRF-24385F(SH), unless the requiring

activity provides documentation of the exemption at 223.7402. The contracting officer shall maintain

the documentation in the contract file.

223.7404 Contract clause.

Use the clause at 252.223-7009, Prohibition of Procurement of Fluorinated Aqueous Film-Forming

Foam Fire-Fighting Agent for Use on Military Installations, in solicitations and contracts, including

solicitations and contracts using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial products

and commercial services, relating to fire-fighting on military installations.