About
Based in San Diego
Provenance Defense is a San Diego-based team helping defense contractors and subcontractors document where the magnets in their purchased parts come from, so they can make their own compliance decisions under DFARS 252.225-7052.

Founder
Who you’ll work with
Our founder is a former NAVWAR San Diego team member and previously held a Secret clearance.
Why work with us
- LocalBased in San Diego. We can meet in person, on your schedule.
- FastAn Exposure Map in about two weeks. You'll know your exposure before you commit to tracing.
- Fixed pricesFees set by part-number count and magnet lines, in writing, before work starts.
- Outreach in four languagesEnglish, Spanish, Portuguese and Mandarin, through our network, so supplier questions reach the people who can answer.
- English
- Español
- Português
- 中文
What we are, and aren't
Research and documentation
- ✓ Supply-chain research and documentation for your purchased parts
- ✓ Evidence files that support your compliance decision
- ✕ Not a law firm, and we don’t provide legal advice
- ✕ Not a certifier, and not a government body
Jan 1, 2027 is close.
Time until January 1, 2027, 00:00 ET