Applicability.

(a) This subpart applies to all acquisitions. (b) The requirement at 22.1703(c) for a certification and compliance plan applies only to any portion of a contract or subcontract that— (1) Is for supplies, other than commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) items, to be acquired outside the United States, or services to be performed outside the United States; and (2) Has an estimated value that exceeds $700,000. [80 FR 4987, Jan. 29, 2015, as amended at 85 FR 62489, Oct. 2, 2020; 90 FR 41879, Aug. 27, 2025]