Overview
This section establishes the framework for implementing federal security prohibitions and exclusions that prevent agencies from acquiring or using specific high-risk products, services, or sources, with a primary focus on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).
Key Rules
- Regulatory Framework: Provides the policies and procedures for enforcing national security-related restrictions on federal procurement and operational use of technology.
- UAS Restrictions: Implements the American Security Drone Act of 2023 (part of the FY2024 NDAA), which prohibits the procurement and operation of specific unmanned aircraft systems.
- Integration with Other Parts: Explicitly links to other critical security prohibitions found in FAR subparts 4.20 through 4.23 (covering Kaspersky Lab, ByteDance/TikTok, etc.) and FAR 25.7 (Prohibited Sources).
Practical Implications
- Contractors must conduct rigorous supply chain due diligence to ensure that any drone technology or services provided to the government do not originate from prohibited sources.
- The inclusion of FAR 40.200 signals a centralized shift in how the FAR handles supply chain security, requiring contractors to monitor both this new subpart and existing sections in Parts 4 and 25 for compliance.