Attachment 3 - The Berry Amendment USC Title 10 Section 2533a.pdf

This document is a federal legal document detailing the Berry Amendment (10 USC 2533a), which mandates requirements for purchasing certain articles from American sources for Department of Defense procurement. The amendment specifically requires the Department of Defense to buy items like clothing, textiles, tents, and certain equipment manufactured or produced in the United States, with several specific exceptions for procurement scenarios such as combat operations, foreign waters, perishable foods, and chemical warfare protective clothing.

Key provisions include training requirements for the defense acquisition workforce participating in textile acquisitions during fiscal year 2006, and an expansion of the amendment to include seafood products in procurement considerations. The document outlines detailed exceptions where non-U.S. sourcing might be permitted, such as when satisfactory quality or sufficient quantity cannot be procured domestically, or when supporting specific military contingency operations or foreign agreements. The amendment is designed to support domestic manufacturing and ensure strategic supply chain resilience for critical military equipment and clothing.