An important article for those that have electronic parts included in their products sold to the DoD. The final clause is 252.246-7008 Sources of Electronic Parts: definition on whose is the original manufacturer of components and/or equipment and the rules involving selecting suppliers/subcontractors is important to fully understand.  The risk to those involved is great and in my opinion we will see these rules expand to include components beyond just electronic parts.

The link to the  article is below.

DoD-final-rule-creates-new-counterfeit-electronic-part-requirements