# DHS Orders Acronis Removal from Civilian Systems

DHS issued FASCSA Exclusion and Removal Order #2026-02 for covered Acronis products and services in federal civilian procurements and covered information systems, including systems contractors operate on an agency’s behalf. The order was signed July 31, 2026, and publicly announced October 30; the 60-day period for agency exception requests had already elapsed by the public notice. DOE and NNSA must remove covered products from their systems by **January 27, 2027 (81 days remaining)** unless an exception applies. No specific replacement solicitation is identified.

- Procurement teams and contractors should inventory direct- and reseller-supplied Acronis products, identify dependencies in agency and contractor-operated systems, and assess whether the order affects existing or planned work.
- Contractors should review applicable contract reporting clauses and determine what reporting, exclusion, or removal steps apply to their contracts.
- The DOE/NNSA removal deadline may create demand for compliant replacement products, migration, and remediation services; providers can assess relevant capabilities, while recognizing that no specific procurement has been announced.
- The earlier Intelligence Community order is a separate Acronis-related restriction; organizations serving multiple federal customers should distinguish its scope from Order #2026-02.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance, Cybersecurity
**Published:** November 07, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- Department of Energy (DOE)
- National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
- Federal Acquisition Security Council (FASC)
- Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI)

### Vendors
- Acronis AG (Supplier whose articles are covered by the exclusion and removal order)
- Acronis, Inc. (Entity specifically identified as covered by the exclusion and removal order)
- Acronis SCS (Entity specifically identified as covered by the exclusion and removal order)

### Sources
- [Update: DHS Extends Acronis Exclusion and Removal to Civilian Agencies | Wiley Rein LLP - JDSupra](https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/update-dhs-extends-acronis-exclusion-6462156) - JD Supra
- [DOE orders Acronis removal from civilian IT systems under DHS supply chain security action](https://tradersunion.com/news/regulators/show/4145221-doe-orders-acronis-removal-dhs) - Traders Union