Overview
This subpart establishes the regulatory framework for managing supply chain risk in federal procurement by implementing the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act of 2018 and related Federal Acquisition Security Council (FASC) regulations.
Key Rules
- Statutory Basis: Implements Title II of Public Law 115–390 (Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act of 2018).
- Regulatory Alignment: Links FAR requirements to the FASC regulations found at 41 CFR part 201–1, which govern the identification and recommendation of supply chain risks.
- Sunset Provision: Explicitly states that the authority for this subpart expires on December 31, 2033, in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1328.
Practical Implications
- This section serves as the legal foundation for the government to issue exclusion and removal orders for telecommunications or information technology equipment deemed a security risk.
- Contractors must ensure their supply chains are transparent and compliant with FASC-driven directives to avoid the risk of mandatory product removal or contract termination.