# NIST Hosts Supply Chain Traceability Webinar

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting a virtual webinar on September 30, 2026, to introduce and discuss the newly published NIST IR 8536 Supply Chain Traceability Principles: A Manufacturing Meta-Framework. This event targets government contractors and procurement professionals engaged in supply chain risk management and manufacturing sectors, providing detailed guidance on interoperable traceability solutions and secure product provenance verification. The webinar offers critical insights into emerging standards that can influence federal supply chain security requirements and contractor compliance strategies.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals should understand the evolving NIST framework as it may inform future federal supply chain risk management mandates and contract requirements.
- Contractors involved in manufacturing and supply chain operations can leverage the meta-framework principles to enhance traceability capabilities and demonstrate compliance with federal expectations.
- Organizations should consider integrating interoperable traceability solutions aligned with NIST guidance to improve product authenticity verification and reduce supply chain vulnerabilities.
- Participation in the webinar can provide early awareness of standards that may impact upcoming solicitations and contract performance criteria related to supply chain security.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Cybersecurity
**Published:** September 21, 2026

### Government Entities
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
- NIST National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE)

### Sources
- [NIST Supply Chain Traceability and Manufacturing Meta-Framework Webinar | NIST](https://www.nist.gov/news-events/events/2026/09/nist-supply-chain-traceability-and-manufacturing-meta-framework-webinar) - National Institute of Standards and Technology (.gov)