Overview

In June 2023, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) created the Government Supply Chain Investigations Unit (GSCIU) to combat counterfeit and substandard goods in the U.S. Government supply chain, funded by Congress. 

The GSCIU enhances risk management across the federal supply chain, expanding beyond microelectronics to include items like protective gear, weapons, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices. 

The GSCIU uses public and private partnerships and modernizes processes to analyze data and fight supply chain threats effectively.

Government Supply Chain Background


Programs

Operation Chain Reaction

Operation Chain Reaction, started in 2011, stops counterfeit microelectronic components from entering the DoD supply chain. Today, it focuses on all DoD-bound components.

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Operation Genuine Valor

Operation Genuine Valor, launched in 2023, ensures counterfeit medical supplies don't reach the VA supply chain, protecting over 9 million veterans.

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Operation Gung Ho

Operation Gung Ho, working with Chain Reaction, intercepts counterfeit small arms, body armor, and ammunition before they enter the government supply chain.

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Operation Rollback

Operation Rollback identifies counterfeit sellers on e-commerce platforms to prevent substandard goods from entering the U.S. government supply chain.

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Impact

The GSCIU leads the federal response to counterfeit components, medications, weapons, and ammunition threatening national security and veterans. By strengthening infrastructure and partnerships with industry, GSCIU protects American businesses' intellectual property and national defense. Businesses are invited to join in protecting intellectual property.

Call to Action

Manufacturers, vendors, and users can report suspected counterfeit components on the IPR Center website: https://www.iprcenter.gov/referral/report-ip-theft-form. 

The GSCIU will review the information, work with partners, and develop a plan to remove the counterfeits and investigate those responsible.


Partners

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)

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Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIS)

Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIS)

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U.S. Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS)

Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS)

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Air Force Office of Special Investigations

Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI)

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U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command

Army Criminal Investigations Division (CID)

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Government Services Administration Office of the Inspector General (GSA OIG)

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Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)

United States Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS)

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Veteran’s Affairs Office of the Inspector General (VA OIG)

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Department of Commerce's Office of Intellectual Property Rights (OIPR)

Department of Commerce Office of the Inspector General (DOC OIG)

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See Also

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Counterfeit Goods

The Intellectual Property Unit coordinates the U.S. government’s response to counterfeiting and intellectual property crimes.

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