Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment Disclosure

The contract requires subcontractors to identify and disclose any covered defense telecommunications equipment or services used in performing contractual obligations, in strict compliance with DFARS 252.204-7016 and Section 889 of the National Defense Authorization Act. This mandate aims to ensure that no equipment or services from specified foreign adversaries, including those manufactured or provided by entities such as Huawei, ZTE, Hytera, Hikvision, and Dahua, are incorporated into defense-related work. Compliance is mandatory and requires full transparency regarding the presence or absence of such equipment throughout the supply chain, with truthful representation demanded under penalty of law. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541512, which pertains to custom computer programming services, and is issued by the Department of Defense under the agency name Construction & Equipment Containers. Performance is to occur at Camp Pendleton, California, with a specific zip code of 92055-5677. The solicitation was posted on July 19, 2026, and responses must be submitted no later than July 30, 2026. Failure to accurately disclose covered telecommunications equipment or services may result in termination, financial penalties, or debarment from future federal contracts.