48 CFR § 225.7012-2
Waiver
November 17, 2020
The Secretary of Defense may waive this restriction, on a case-by-case basis, after certifying to the Armed Services and Appropriations Committees of Congress that—
(a) Adequate U.S. supplies are not available to meet requirements on a timely basis; and
(b) The acquisition must be made in order to acquire capability for national security purposes.
[68 FR 15627, Mar. 31, 2003]