Domestic supply of foreign base station communication equipment

GAO-19-516, Defense Supplier Base: Challenges and Policy

DOD and other federal agencies have identified offshoring and foreign investment in U.S. companies as risks to maintaining a sufficient domestic defense supplier base and U.S.

FCC FACT SHEET Protecting our Communications

Communications Act of 1934, as amended, of national defense and promoting the safety of life and property through the use of wire and radio communications. The Commission recognizes

FCC enacts regulatory actions to safeguard domestic communication

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently enacted a series of regulatory actions designed to safeguard domestic communication infrastructure and

GAO-25-107283, DEFENSE INSUSTRIAL BASE: Actions

The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, through its new Supply Chain Risk Management Integration Center, should identify resources, priorities, and

The US Defense Supply Chain: Navigating Geopolitical Shifts

By investing in domestic manufacturing capabilities, producing most sub-assemblies and components in North America, and partnering with U.S.-based suppliers,

Certain Cellular Base Station Communication Equipment,

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Key Domestic Sourcing Provisions of the House and Senate

Domestic sourcing requirements are not new, but the Government is always developing new tools for increasing the sourcing of goods from the U.S. and allied countries.

U.S. Arms Sales and Defense Trade

These sales provide the foreign allies and partners who are our customers with a complete defense capability that includes training, sustainment, and contractor logistics

Protecting Against National Security Threats to the

In November 2022, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) strengthened Equipment Authorization Program rules, prohibiting

Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications

In November 2022, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) strengthened Equipment Authorization Program rules, prohibiting importation and authorization of equipment

GAO-25-107283, DEFENSE INSUSTRIAL BASE:

The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, through its new Supply Chain Risk Management Integration

Domestic Sourcing

A patchwork of various statutes, most notably the Buy America Act and the Berry Amendment, establish domestic sourcing restrictions for various procurements by the Department of

FCC enacts regulatory actions to safeguard domestic

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently enacted a series of regulatory actions designed to safeguard domestic communication infrastructure and

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4 FAQs about Domestic supply of foreign base station communication equipment

How can a new supply chain management integration center help identify foreign dependency risks?

The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, through its new Supply Chain Risk Management Integration Center, should identify resources, priorities, and time frames for integrating and sharing supply chain information across DOD that can help identify foreign dependency risks. (Recommendation 1)

Which DoD organizations are involved in foreign sourcing?

See GAO, International Trade: Foreign Sourcing in Government Procurement, GAO‑19‑414 (Washington, D.C.: May 30, 2019). Other DOD organizations include the Deputy Secretary of Defense for Logistics, Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office, and Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy.

Should DOD require suppliers to provide foreign dependency information?

Unless DOD tests the costs and challenges of requiring suppliers to provide foreign dependency information, it could be missing an opportunity to address a mounting challenge to the security of its supply chains. This is a work of the U.S. government and is not subject to copyright protection in the United States.

How did the Defense Logistics Agency collect supplier data?

The Defense Logistics Agency used a third-party company to survey 63 suppliers across three classes of goods to collect supplier data. The suppliers provide aviation parts, clothing and textiles, and land and maritime parts.