Supply Chain
Comments on Government Supply Chain Rule Push for Better Definitions and More Time
Industry groups and other comments highlight the difficulty of complying with a provision of last year’s defense authorization act that requires the removal of products from companies including Huawei and ZTE.
DOD Explains How Contractors Will Get Reimbursed for COVID Expenses—If Congress Cuts a Check
Ellen Lord says the bill would come to $10 billion to $20 billion.
GSA Provides Some Clarity on Section 889 Implementation
The General Services Administration emphasized the importance of outreach but declined to address questions around confusing language in Section 889.
FCC Estimates Replacing Chinese Telecom Equipment Will Cost at Least $1.6 Billion
A key lawmaker echoed calls from the agency’s chairman for Congress to appropriate the money.
Pentagon’s Contractor Cybersecurity Program Approaches Testing Phase
The pending non-profit in charge of issuing certifications is moving forward with training for assessors as a key aspect of its arrangement with the Defense Department could be in flux.
Leveraging Automation to Ensure Government Supply Chain Health
When we apply these emerging technological capabilities directly to the management of supply chains, the results are powerful and highly impactful.
Pentagon Acquisition Chief Clarifies Temporary Extension for Implementing Chinese Equipment Ban
A recent memo allows vendors additional time to comply with Section 889 for certain low-risk goods, but the department is not seeking mass extensions, Ellen Lord told reporters.
Commerce Expands Restrictions on Huawei
The department's Bureau of Industry and Security added another 38 Huawei affiliates to its Entity List.
Number of Foreign Companies Within Defense Supply Chain Grew Over Past Decade, Report Says
Reliance on foreign suppliers in the defense industrial base rose—notably in packaged software and IT services—even as calls for reshoring increase, according to a new report.
Pentagon Wants Contractor Feedback on Rule Change that Bans Certain Chinese Firms
A provision of the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act banning agencies from contracting with companies doing business with Chinese firms like Huawei and ZTE now takes effect.
GAO to Suggest More than 100 Ways to Secure Federal IT Supply Chains
An upcoming GAO report will provide recommendations for civilian federal agencies to secure their global supply chains.
We Need to Rethink Our Supply Chain Approach in Response to COVID-19
Markets do not work without information, and neither do task forces.
NTIA to Host Proof-of-Concept Summit in Software Transparency Effort
More agencies are starting to ask suppliers for a software bill of materials in building a foundation for better, faster cybersecurity.
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