AI supply chain security

DHS DeepSeek Ban: What Federal Agencies Must Remove

DHS's DeepSeek order requires federal civilian agencies to remove specified AI products, including certain third-party implementations. Learn what the restriction covers and how FAR requirements affect contractors.

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TL;DR:
DHS's DeepSeek order requires federal civilian agencies to remove certain third-party AI products developed using DeepSeek. Contractor obligations depend on applicable acquisition rules and contract terms.

What you need to know

The change: DHS ordered the exclusion and removal of specified DeepSeek-related technology, including certain third-party implementations.
Who is affected: Federal civilian executive branch agencies, with separate applicability considerations for contractors and subcontractors.
Why it matters: Agencies may need to examine underlying AI components in third-party products to determine whether they are covered.
What to do first: Identify potentially affected technology and review the order alongside applicable acquisition requirements.
Key date: The order took effect upon issuance on July 24, 2026. Its 60-day agency exception-request period was not restarted by the October 20 publication.

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