DOD to Give Priority Delivery Services to Contract Dealings Involving Spain

The Department of Defense will now provide “security of supply arrangements” for U.S. persons seeking assistance in priority delivery from Spain involving DOD-authorized contracts, subcontracts or specific orders, said the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security in a final rule (here). The Defense Priorities and Allocations System Regulations provides that assistance to a small list of other countries, which includes Australia, Finland, Italy, The Netherlands, Sweden and the UK. DOD only provides “security of supply” services for “an approved national defense and/or energy program,” BIS said in the rule. Once a program is approved, the Bureau of Industry and Security (or another agency to which BIS has delegated authority) may place priority ratings on certain contracts,” said BIS. “These ratings effectively expedite contractual performance to support the approved program.”