Electronic components are practically the opposite of open source software. To evaluate an IC, you need to painstakingly decap it and study it under a microscope as well as logic probe it to ensure its functionality. And that only applies to the random sample of chips you audit. Open source software allows you to evaluate it with virtually no encumbrance, and once you've frozen a version in your source control, you do not have to worry about it changing underneath you.
And to answer the parent's rhetorical question as if it were serious: of course not.
During the cold war the DoD did source some material from Russia. So, if the chip is like titanium in that you can vet it then it's not a problem.
I know this is a rhetorical question. I really do not understand where you're going with this though.
I think the implication is "should they make a suboptimal decision in order to stay on schedule?"
In this case 'suboptimal decision' is denying access to OSS.
I think.
Ah. That interpretation makes sense. I just couldn't get over the fact that using Russian avionics isn't going to happen under ITAR.