Anthropic, Supply Chain Risk and the Future of AI in Federal Contracting

The U.S. Department of War's (DOW) designation of Anthropic as a supply chain risk has sent compliance teams across the defense-industrial base scrambling. Join us for this timely webinar as attorneys from Holland & Knight's Government Contracts Group break down what has happened and what federal contractors and subcontractors need to know now – and what to expect moving forward.

Why This Program Is Worth Your Time:

• Fast-Moving Litigation. Two parallel federal court proceedings are producing rulings in real time.
• AI Adoption Is Not Slowing Down. Despite the designation, enterprise use of Anthropic products has continued. We will address what that means for contractors trying to balance productivity, risk and compliance.
• Certification Risk Is Real. Agencies and prime contractors are already pushing compliance demands down the supply chain. Incorrect certifications – even for commercial artificial intelligence (AI) tools – can carry False Claims Act exposure.

Topics Include:

• Background on the DOW Designation. How and why Anthropic was designated a supply chain risk – and the distinction between the 10 U.S.C. Section 3252 designation and the parallel Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA) designation. What each means under federal acquisition regulations and for covered contracts.
• Status of Anthropic's Legal Challenges. Pending court rulings from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit are expected imminently and may significantly alter the compliance landscape before this webinar. We will incorporate those decisions into our discussion.
• Federal Policy Developments. A targeted update on relevant congressional activity, including fiscal year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) provisions and any legislative efforts to address AI procurement restrictions or provide contractor relief.
• Prime and Subcontractor Obligations. Understanding flow-down requirements under active contracts – including what primes must require of subcontractors, how to handle compliance demands from government customers and how to approach subcontractors using Anthropic products.
• Risk Mitigation and Practical Compliance Steps. Auditing your AI tool stack, documentation requirements, communications with contracting officers and how to avoid certification exposure, including guidance for contractors who continue commercial use of Anthropic products while holding covered defense contracts.

RSVP now to reserve your spot for this highly informative presentation.

Speakers:

David Black  |  Partner, Tysons
Amy Fuentes  |  Partner, Tysons
Ann McRitchie  |  Associate, Tysons
Marissa Serafino  |  Associate, Washington, D.C.