Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Modifications to Printed Circuit Board Acquisition Restrictions (DFARS Case 2022-D011)
DoD is seeking information to revise DFARS restrictions on printed circuit board acquisitions, potentially tightening supply chain requirements for defense contractors.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) space on July 5, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Defense contractors, small businesses with set-asides, GSA schedule holders, federal grant recipients involved in PCB supply chains. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Comments due 30 days after publication (approx. August 1, 2026).. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
DoD issued a request for information (RFI) to gather data for revising DFARS restrictions on printed circuit board acquisitions, likely expanding compliance requirements.
Who it affects
Defense contractors, small businesses with set-asides, GSA schedule holders, federal grant recipients involved in PCB supply chains.
What you must do
Submit comments on the RFI by the deadline to influence the rule; review current PCB sourcing for compliance with existing restrictions.
Deadline
Comments due 30 days after publication (approx. August 1, 2026).
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