In accordance with 41 United States Code (U.S.C.) 1304, a new requirement for a certification by a contractor or offeror may not be included in any activity supplement, clause book, contract clause, solicitation provision, policy letter, policy memorandum or any other similar document unless-

(1) The certification requirement is specifically imposed by statute; or

(2) Written justification for such certification is provided to the Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) by Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (USD(A&S)), and the SECDEF approves in writing the inclusion of such certification requirement. Submit those requests for certifications to DASN(P) by email at usn.pentagon.asstsecnavrdadc.mbx.pabt@us.navy.mil with the subject “[Activity Name] DFARS 201.107 – Request for Certification.”