Federal Register #2026-15003

Executive Order on Securing Defense Supply Chains and Domestic Acquisition of Critical Materials

This Executive Order from the Executive Office of the President addresses the security and resilience of U.S. defense supply chains for critical materials. - Government Buyer: - Executive Office of the President - Department of War and military departments (implementation responsibility) - Scope and Requirements: - All critical materials and components for military equipment must be sourced domestically or from allied nations - Strict limits on waivers for acquiring materials from non-compliant sources - Contractors must: - Submit complete indentured Bills of Materials tracing all components to raw material origins - Vet suppliers for financial stability, foreign ownership, and manufacturing risks - Avoid materials from unreliable foreign suppliers - Implement formal mitigation plans and corrective actions for any exceptions - Report on progress and compliance - No specific OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or purchase quantities are identified - Focus is on regulatory, supply chain mapping, and risk mitigation requirements for defense contractors

Description

This presidential document, signed on July 20, 2026, and published on July 23, 2026, addresses efforts to secure U.S. defense supply chains and ensure the domestic acquisition of critical materials, as part of Executive Order 14415. It outlines policies to restrict waivers for acquisition of covered materials, mandates supply chain mapping and illumination, and requires qualification of domestic sources. The order includes provisions for reporting, definitions of key terms, and general provisions to support national security through resilient domestic and allied supply chains.

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