The Telecommunications Industry Association told the Department of...

The Telecommunications Industry Association told the Department of Defense any changes made to federal procurement procedures shouldn’t create additional uncertainty for vendors that sell equipment and technology used in national security systems (NSS). TIA asked for further clarity of rules proposed by DOD as proposed amendments to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement implementing Section 806 of the National Defense Authorization Act. “TIA believes that, in its current form, the Interim Rule adds uncertainty to the NSS vendors regarding the DoD’s assessment of supply chain risk,” TIA said (http://bit.ly/1dRE1mw). “DoD is strongly encouraged to ensure that new supply chain risk rules do not alter the healthy environment ... that assures supply chain security, as well avoids the creation of unneeded duplication of certifications of these important assurance efforts, by affirming that the Interim Rule shall not impact the duties of contactors and vendors in assessing relevant procurements related to NSS.”