CDTES Compliance and Prohibited Telecom Equipment Screening

This contract requires strict compliance with the Department of Defense regulations concerning the exclusion of covered defense telecommunications equipment and services, as mandated by DFARS 252.204-7017 and 7018. The subcontractor must implement comprehensive screening processes to identify and eliminate any prohibited telecom equipment or services from the supply chain, ensuring alignment with federal security standards. Full disclosure of all equipment, components, and service providers is mandatory, with documented evidence of compliance required prior to performance. The effort is focused on safeguarding defense communications infrastructure from potential vulnerabilities associated with specified foreign-manufactured telecommunications products. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 334220, relating to communications equipment manufacturing, and is tied to the Medical Supply Chain MD Surg FSF under the Department of Defense. Performance is designated to take place at Fort Lewis with a ZIP code of 98433-9500. The opportunity was posted on April 30, 2026, with a firm response deadline of May 6, 2026. As a subcontract, it does not involve a set-aside classification, and all bidders must demonstrate proven capability in enforcing supply chain integrity and adhering to federal telecom restrictions. Access to the solicitation is available through the DIBBS platform.