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On behalf of the American Council of Engineering Companies – the voice of the nation’s engineering industry – we wish to highlight key industry priorities in the context of the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). America’s engineering industry is a critical driver of the nation’s economy and provides essential support to a wide range of warfighter missions. As the House and Senate work to resolve differences between each chamber’s version of the bill, ACEC stands ready to support essential capabilities and infrastructure necessary to support our service members and provide for the common defense.
ACEC believes that the NDAA would be improved if the following provisions were removed:
Preference for Domestic Procurement of Professional Services: Section 858 of the House version of NDAA would restrict the ability of defense agencies to hire American companies uniquely qualified to deliver critical services that are owned by foreign entities. These companies already comply with existing and strict security rules under the Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI) requirements with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). Such U.S. entities have strict compliance provisions that are reviewed and renewed annually in concurrence with the Department. The Trump Administration has recently developed additional requirements addressing security risks and prohibitions for countries of concern.. Continue Reading