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Presidential Determination

Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 4533(a)(5) of the Defense Production Act of 1950

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In simple terms

This determination invokes the Defense Production Act to address four critical defense industrial shortfalls: adenovirus vaccine production, high-strength aramid fibers, secure hybrid composite shipping containers, and 3D ultra-high density microelectronics for information protection. It authorizes federal purchases or purchase commitments to ensure timely domestic availability of these capabilities.

Federal Register Open PDF 82 FR 27609

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 82 FR 27609

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Federal Register publication

Key directives

  • Determine four specific industrial shortfalls as critical to national defense
  • Authorize purchases and purchase commitments under DPA Section 4533
  • Direct publication in Federal Register

Who is ordered

What to expect

Immediate

  • Determination takes effect upon signing
  • Authority to make purchase commitments becomes available

Near term (90d)

  • Potential DOD/industry purchase agreements or contracts

Long term

  • Industrial base sustainment for four critical technology areas

Risks & tensions

  • Narrow scope limits transparency on funding levels or specific contracts
  • Reliance on purchase commitments rather than direct investment may not guarantee long-term industrial viability
  • Four disparate technology areas suggest fragmented industrial base challenges
Presidential Determination: Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 4533(a)(5) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 · Executive Orders