DoD policy is for maximum participation in the Precious Metals Recovery Program. DoD components shall furnish recovered precious metals contained in the DSCP inventory to production contractors rather than use contractor-furnished precious metals whenever the contracting officer determines it to be in the Government's best interest.

[56 FR 36306, July 31, 1991, as amended at 65 FR 52951, Aug. 31, 2000; 71 FR 39005, July 11, 2006]