DoD Tightens Software & Supply Chain Risk Requirements — Is Your Organization Ready?

The Department of Defense is accelerating its push for secure software adoption and rigorous Information and Communications Technology (ICT) - Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) requirements under new directives from the DoD CIO. The latest initiatives — including the Software Fast-Track (SWFT) — will require: 

• Defined cybersecurity & SCRM requirements
• Rigorous software security verification
• Provenance tracking for all components
• Tamper detection & resistance programs
• Independent assessments and secure software attestations
• Compliance with NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5, STIGs, and SRGs

Many companies don’t have the required compliance documentation, policies, or procedures in place — and that can be a deal breaker when competing for contracts. 

Where Ingalls Can Help:

Instead of asking small businesses to “prove” compliance with documents they don’t have, we help them create everything from the ground up. 

At Ingalls, we specialize in guiding organizations through this process. Our team has deep expertise in RMF, supply chain risk management, and DoD compliance — and we’ve built repeatable, scalable methods to accelerate readiness for small businesses. Whether you’re preparing for your first DoD contract or strengthening your compliance posture, Ingalls can help you get there faster, with confidence. 

Small businesses are critical to defense innovation. With the right support, they can overcome the compliance barrier and compete at the highest level. 

If you’re a small business looking to break into DoD contracting — or if you partner with small businesses that need help with supply chain risk — let’s connect. 

Contact Ingalls today to align your program with the new DoD SCRM and software security mandates.