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DFARS 252.246-7007
Contractor Counterfeit Electronic Part Detection and Avoidance System

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement · Quality & Inspection · Updated 2026-08-26
counterfeitelectronic partstraceabilityoemauthorized distributor

What it says

Requires covered contractors supplying electronic parts to maintain a counterfeit-detection and avoidance system, including supply chain traceability to the original manufacturer.

Why it matters on DIBBS

Electronics on DoD contracts demand traceability paperwork back to the OEM or authorized distributor. Gray-market sourcing is a contract killer and a liability event.

This is a plain-English editorial summary, not the official text and not legal advice. Read the official clause at https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/252.246-7007.

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