Federal Register #2026-13375

DoD Proposed Rule: Restrictions and Standards for Printed Circuit Board Acquisition

The Department of Defense is seeking industry input on proposed changes to DFARS that would restrict the acquisition of printed circuit boards from certain nations to enhance supply chain security. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense (DoD) - Defense Acquisition Regulations System - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named - Industry standards referenced: ASTM International, ISO/IEC, IPC - Products/Services Requested: - Covered printed circuit boards (PCBs) - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Prohibition on procurement of PCBs from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea - Mandatory compliance with: - ISO/IEC 20243 (Open Trusted Technology Provider Standard) - IPC1782 (traceability standard) - IPC1791 (trusted facility certification) - Focus on supply chain security, hardware assurance, and traceability - Applicability to commercial off-the-shelf items under consideration - Request for public comment on certification burdens and operational impacts

Description

The Department of Defense is seeking information to assist in revising the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) concerning restrictions on the acquisition of covered printed circuit boards from covered nations, in accordance with recent legislative acts. The proposed rule aims to implement sections of the National Defense Authorization Acts for Fiscal Years 2021 and 2022 that prohibit procurement of covered printed circuit boards from certain nations. The rule proposes a regulatory framework including certification and traceability standards to ensure supply chain security and mitigate risks. Public comments are invited until August 31, 2026, to inform the development of the proposed rule.

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