The Secure DOD Act prohibits the Department of Defense from purchasing information technology products manufactured or assembled by companies owned, controlled by, or connected to the Chinese government. The ban applies to new contracts and agreements entered into after the law takes effect, but does not apply to replacement parts or maintenance items for equipment already purchased by the department. The Secretary of Defense can grant waivers for up to one year if equivalent products from non-covered companies cannot be obtained at reasonable U.S. market prices, though any waiver must be reported to Congress within 30 days. The restriction takes effect five years after the law is enacted, giving the department and contractors time to transition to compliant suppliers. This legislation aims to strengthen cybersecurity and supply chain security for the military by reducing reliance on information technology products potentially subject to foreign government influence.
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