For the purposes of Article L. 2393-8, the capabilities of subcontractors are assessed in particular with regard to the security of information, the security of supplies or the ability to perform the contract, to cope with any increase in requirements as a result of a crisis or to ensure the maintenance, modernisation or adaptation of the supplies which are the subject of the contract when the geographical location of the tools, materials, technical equipment, personnel, know-how or sources of supply at its disposal is outside the territory of the European Union.