Prohibited Substance Compliance (Hexavalent Chromium)

This contract mandates strict compliance with regulations prohibiting the use of hexavalent chromium in all materials and manufacturing processes, as required by DFARS 252.223-7008. Suppliers must provide certification confirming the absence of hexavalent chromium and maintain full traceability of components and subsuppliers to ensure continual adherence throughout the supply chain. The requirement applies to all stages of production and delivery under this subcontract, with documented evidence of compliance expected for audit and verification purposes. The contract is issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense and falls under NAICS code 325998 for other chemical product and preparation manufacturing. It is structured as a subcontract with no set-aside designation and is effective as of the posting date of July 14, 2026. Performance is not limited to a specific geographic location, and all parties involved must implement and sustain controls to prevent inadvertent use of hexavalent chromium, ensuring alignment with federal defense procurement standards for hazardous substance management.