Does the policy take effect all at once?
No. NSTM-6 sets milestones for standards, screener verification, supplier listing and broader procurement requirements. Agencies and institutions will need to follow the applicable phase and implementation guidance.
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New U.S. Nucleic-Acid Screening Policy Ties Federal Funding to Procurement ChecksNSTM-6 sets phased screening and supplier rules for federally funded synthetic nucleic-acid orders as agencies develop implementation standards.
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