Federal Register #2026-13375

DoD Proposed Rule: Printed Circuit Board Acquisition Restrictions and Supply Chain Security

This opportunity concerns a Department of Defense (DoD) initiative to revise acquisition rules for printed circuit boards (PCBs) to enhance supply chain security. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense (DoD) - Defense Acquisition Regulations System - Scope and Focus: - Proposed changes to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) - Implements prohibitions on acquiring covered PCBs from certain nations (China, Russia, Iran, North Korea) - Seeks to mitigate supply chain risks and ensure national security - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities listed - Focus is on regulatory requirements for all covered PCBs acquired by DoD - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named - Industry standards referenced are published by ASTM International, ISO/IEC, and IPC - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with ISO/IEC 20243 (Open Trusted Technology Provider Standard) - Compliance with IPC1782 (traceability standard) - Compliance with IPC1791 (trusted facility certification) - Applicability to commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) items under consideration - Emphasis on certification, traceability, and facility trust for all PCBs - Stakeholder Engagement: - DoD is seeking public and industry input on certification burdens, operational impacts, and rule development

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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