From Policy to Practice in Implementing NDAA Vendor Vetting Requirements - Home
Register    ➤

Hero

From Policy to Practice in Implementing NDAA Vendor Vetting Requirements

Header and Body

Tune in September 25 at 2PM EDT

The 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) introduces some of the most far-reaching vendor-vetting requirements in recent history. Chief among them is the Ernst amendment, which mandates stronger safeguards to prevent vendors with undisclosed ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and other foreign adversaries from entering the federal supply chain. Within the next year, agencies and contractors must establish validated, end-to-end screening processes or face compliance and mission risks.

In this webcast, speakers from across the defense and civilian landscape will examine the new vendor-vetting requirements in the 2026 NDAA and what they mean in practice. They will discuss how their organizations are addressing foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI), strengthening supply chain security, and moving from self-attestation to AI-enabled, continuous monitoring. Panelists will share regulatory perspectives, operational best practices, and real-world examples that illustrate how to meet the new mandates while building a more resilient federal mission.

 

 

Promo Image

Speakers

Jason English

Senior Vice President

Supply Chain Risk and Vendor Vetting Solutions, Babel Street

Read More

Jason English

Senior Vice President

Supply Chain Risk and Vendor Vetting Solutions, Babel Street

Jason English serves as Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Risk and Vendor Vetting Solutions at Babel Street, where he leads the development and execution of go-to-market strategies for global defense, intelligence, commercial, and international markets. A retired Naval Intelligence Officer with 26 years of distinguished service, Jason has directed intelligence operations across multiple DoD and Intelligence Community organizations, specializing in global risk management, military operations, and cybersecurity. At Babel Street, he leverages his operational expertise and strategic vision to deliver innovative vendor vetting and supply chain risk solutions in support of mission-critical DoD and IC requirements. His background includes proven success in business development, strategic planning, and governmental affairs. Jason is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Command & Staff College, and the College of William & Mary.

John Tenaglia

Principal Director

Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy (DPCAP)

Read More

John Tenaglia

Principal Director

Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy (DPCAP)

Mr. John M. Tenaglia serves as the Principal Director, Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy within the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).  He is responsible for the pricing and contracting policy matters that relate to over $450 billion in annual contract obligations.  As the functional leader of DoD’s 35,000+ contracting and purchasing professionals, he is responsible for their workforce career development.  He serves as the principal advisor to the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (USD(A&S)) on acquisition and procurement negotiation strategies for all major weapon systems.  He is responsible for assisting the USD(A&S) in the implementation of the Department’s operational priorities, including business reform initiatives to reduce operational costs and speed delivery to the warfighter.  He serves as the DoD’s voting member on the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council and he oversees business enterprise initiatives related to contract pricing, domestic, international, and contingency contract policy for DoD, and associated e-business solutions.  

Prior to his current assignment, Mr. Tenaglia served as the Head of the Contracting Activity (HCA) for the Defense Health Agency (DHA).  In this capacity, Mr. Tenaglia was responsible for the award and administration of all contracts to maintain a medically ready force and a ready medical force, with annual obligations valued at over $13 billion.  Having previously served in DPC under its former name, Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (DPAP), from 2008 to 2017, Mr. Tenaglia last served as Deputy Director for Contract Policy and International Contracting.  In that role, Mr. Tenaglia was responsible for developing and improving innovative procurement policies for the Department of Defense by advancing the most efficient means to acquire supplies and services for the nation’s warfighters. 

Mr. Tenaglia was commissioned in the United States Air Force in 1988 and retired from active duty in 2008.  His Air Force tours of duty include: Minuteman III Missile Launch Officer; Contracts Manager and Executive Officer to the Director of Contracting for Aeronautical Systems Center; Contracting Officer and Contracting Policy Staff Officer at the National Reconnaissance Office; Commander of the 81st Contracting Squadron; Contracting Staff Officer in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition (Contracting); Legislative Liaison in the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, Office of Legislative Liaison; and Special Assistant for Legislative Affairs in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Legislative Affairs.

Mr. Tenaglia earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida.  He earned a Master of Science degree in Health Services Administration from Central Michigan University and a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from Catholic University’s Columbus School of Law.  He has been admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia since 2012.  Mr. Tenaglia has been a member of the Senior Executive Service since 2014.

Anna Pettyjohn

Moderator

GovExec

Anna Pettyjohn

Moderator

GovExec

Resources