DoD Adopts New Rules to Prevent Counterfeit Electronics in Acquisitions

The Department of Defense issued a final rule May 6 to improve the detection and avoidance of counterfeit electronic parts in the defense acquisitions process. The final rule implements provisions of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2012 that address contractor responsibilities, the use of trusted suppliers, and requirements that contractors report counterfeit electronic parts and suspect counterfeit electronic parts. The amendments to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement take effect May 6.