EOD Gear operates a disciplined domestic sourcing and manufacturing environment that aligns statutory Berry Amendment requirements with an ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System. This dual-framework approach creates a provable, auditable path from raw material sourcing through final manufacture — reducing supplier risk, meeting DFARS flow-down requirements, and supporting defense and security program compliance.
Our processes, controls, and documentation practices ensure that:
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Material origins are verifiable and compliant with domestic sourcing mandates.
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Manufacturing and quality systems adhere to internationally recognized ISO 9001 standards.
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Documentation is traceable, defensible, and ready for prime contractor and government audit review.
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Berry Compliance is enforced through systemic process control — not checkbox claims.
This combination of material compliance and quality system discipline enables EOD Gear to partner confidently with large prime contractors, government agencies, and supplier networks that require rigorous supply-chain assurance.
Reducing Supply Chain Risk for Defense & Security Programs
Berry Compliance and ISO 9001 certification are not independent requirements. Together, they form the foundation of a controlled, auditable, and defensible defense manufacturing supply chain.
EOD Gear operates at the intersection of statutory domestic sourcing compliance and documented quality management systems, enabling prime contractors and government customers to reduce procurement risk, meet flow-down requirements, and withstand post-award audits.
This page serves as the authoritative reference for EOD Gear’s approach to Berry-Compliant manufacturing under an ISO 9001-2015 Quality Management System.
Understanding Berry Compliance
The Berry Amendment is a statutory requirement governing the domestic sourcing of certain materials and end items procured by the U.S. Department of Defense. It mandates that covered items — including textiles, fabrics, fibers, yarns, and specific end products — be 100% produced in the United States, from raw material through final manufacture, unless a documented exception applies.
Berry Compliance is not driven by contract value. Applicability is determined by:
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Contract language
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DFARS clause inclusion
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Flow-down requirements from prime contractors
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End-use and program requirements
When required, Berry Compliance is mandatory and enforceable.
Why Berry Compliance Alone Is Not Enough
Berry Compliance addresses where materials come from.
It does not, by itself, address how those materials are controlled, verified, and documented throughout the manufacturing process.
This is where many suppliers fail during audits.
Without a structured quality system:
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Material traceability breaks down
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Documentation becomes inconsistent
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Supplier controls weaken
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Audit defensibility erodes
ISO 9001 closes these gaps.
ISO 9001-2015: Enforcing Berry at Scale
ISO 9001-2015 provides the documented framework required to consistently execute Berry-Compliant manufacturing across programs, products, and production volumes.
At EOD Gear, ISO 9001 governs:
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Supplier qualification and monitoring
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Incoming material verification
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Lot and batch traceability
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Controlled documentation
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Non-conformance tracking and corrective action
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Change management and continuous improvement
The result is a manufacturing environment where Berry Compliance is not an assumption — it is provable.
Berry Compliance + ISO 9001: A Prime-Ready Model
Prime contractors and Tier-1 suppliers operate under increasing scrutiny from:
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DCMA
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DCAA
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Internal supplier-risk teams
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Program-specific audit requirements
Berry-Compliant materials supported by an ISO 9001 Quality Management System reduce:
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Flow-down risk
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Post-award compliance exposure
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Supplier disqualification events
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Program delays tied to documentation failures
This combined model is why EOD Gear is selected as a manufacturing partner rather than treated as a commodity supplier.
Real-World Application
EOD Gear has been awarded contracts and manufacturing work specifically due to:
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Verified Berry-Compliant material sourcing
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ISO 9001-2015 certified quality systems
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Documented traceability and audit readiness
These capabilities enable prime contractors to confidently flow down Berry requirements without introducing unmanaged risk into their supply chain.
Who This Page Is For
This information is intended for:
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Prime contractors
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Tier-1 and Tier-2 defense suppliers
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Program managers
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Quality assurance teams
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Government acquisition and contracting professionals
If you are responsible for ensuring compliance, audit readiness, or supplier qualification, this page serves as the baseline reference for EOD Gear’s Berry and ISO posture.
From Authority to Execution
This content page anchors a broader compliance ecosystem, including:
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Berry-Compliant product categories
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Program-specific manufacturing solutions
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Documentation-supported product pages
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Educational resources for procurement and QA teams
Each downstream page inherits authority from this core reference.
Engage With Confidence
If your program requires Berry-Compliant materials supported by an ISO-certified manufacturing environment, EOD Gear is prepared to support documentation review, supplier qualification, and program-specific discussions.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Berry Compliance?
Answer:
Berry Compliance refers to domestic sourcing requirements under 10 U.S.C. § 2533a (the Berry Amendment) and its implementing DFARS clause (such as DFARS 252.225-7012). It mandates that certain “covered items,” including textiles, fibers, yarns, and related components, be produced in the United States unless a documented exception applies.
This requirement is statutory, not discretionary, and it applies when referenced in procurement documents or flow-down clauses.
2. What is ISO 9001:2015, and why does it matter for Berry Compliance?
Answer:
ISO 9001:2015 is an internationally recognized Quality Management System standard that governs how an organization manages processes, documentation, traceability, and continual improvement.
When paired with Berry Compliance, ISO 9001 ensures that:
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Material and supplier controls are systematic.
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Traceability is documented and available for audit.
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Non-conformances and corrective actions are managed according to recorded procedures.
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Process changes are controlled and documented.
ISO 9001 turns compliance from a claim into proof.
3. Does Berry Compliance depend on contract value?
Answer:
No. Berry Compliance is driven by statutory requirements and applicable procurement clauses — not contract dollar value. There is no regulatory threshold (e.g., “under $250,000”) that automatically exempts a contract from Berry Amendment compliance. Applicability is instead determined by contract language, statutory requirements, and specified DFARS clauses.
4. What DFARS clause governs Berry Compliance?
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The primary implementing clause is DFARS 252.225-7012 — Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities. When this clause is included in a contract or purchase order, Berry Compliance requirements flow down to suppliers.
5. Are commercial items exempt from Berry Compliance?
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Some commercial items may be treated differently depending on the procurement and specific determination by the contracting officer. However, exemptions must be clearly documented and approved — they are not automatic. Each contract or program requirement must be evaluated individually.
6. How does ISO 9001 support prime contractor audits?
Answer:
ISO 9001 documents processes, controls, and records systematically, which:
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Provides evidence for supplier qualification.
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Demonstrates control of incoming materials and traceability to production.
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Shows documented non-conformance tracking and corrective action processes.
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Supports continuity and repeatability across lots and programs.
This structured documentation significantly reduces audit risk for primes and government customers.
7. What is EOD Gear’s capability for Berry-Compliant products?
Answer:
EOD Gear sources, manufactures, and delivers Berry-Compliant products under ISO 9001:2015 governance. Our systems ensure raw material sourcing compliance, controlled manufacturing execution, and complete documentation suitable for supply-chain reviews and audit requirements.
8. How can I get documentation for audits or supplier qualification?
Answer:
Documentation packages, declarations of compliance, traceability records, and supporting quality evidence are available upon request. Contact our supplier compliance team to initiate a documentation request aligned with your procurement or audit process.