Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment Compliance

This contract requires subcontractors to ensure that no prohibited telecommunications equipment, such as those manufactured by Huawei or ZTE, are used or provided in any capacity. Additionally, subcontractors must certify that their entire supply chain complies with the mandates of Section 889 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which aims to prohibit the use of certain covered defense telecommunications equipment. The contract is related to the defense sector, specifically under the NAICS code 334220, which pertains to radio and television broadcasting and wireless communications equipment manufacturing. The solicitation was posted by the Department of Defense's ASC Supplier Operations AE and AF Division on May 8, 2026, with responses due by May 13, 2026. The place of performance is at Tinker Air Force Base, ZIP code 73145-8000. This subcontract is critical for maintaining compliance with federal regulations in telecommunications procurement and supporting national security objectives by preventing the use of risky equipment in the defense supply chain.