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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.

Aerial view of San Diego from Mission Bay to San Diego Bay, with the coastline and freeways traced in orange
San Diego, CA · 32.72° N 117.16° W

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

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