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I’d think that an integrator would need to attest to their own supply chain controls. I’m not really sure how Intel could provide anything of value to validating the supply chain of their downstream customers.

Edit: looks like they have (one?) partnership in place to help an OEM do that: https://news.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/intel-colla...

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I think Lenovo has or had(?) ThinkShield to check your laptops build and shipping history or something.
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4/2/26 Build complete at Lenovo factory Shenzen-149

4/3/26 Shipped to MSS facility Beijing

4/5/26 Received at MSS facility Beijing

4/5/26 Special firmware upgrade performed at MSS facility

4/7/26 Shipped from MSS facility Beijing to customer in United States via Fedex

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...which is exactly the same way backdoored Cisco hardware got to China.
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