Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment Disclosure

This contract requires disclosure and reporting of covered telecommunications equipment in compliance with Section 889 of the National Defense Authorization Act and the contractual clause 52.204-7016. Subcontractors must identify and report any equipment, systems, or services that include covered telecom products or services sourced from specified entities deemed a national security risk, such as Huawei, ZTE, Hytera, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology, and Dahua Technology. The requirement applies to all equipment used in the performance of the subcontract and necessitates a formal attestation confirming whether such equipment is present, with full transparency expected regardless of whether the items are directly procured or incidentally included in the supply chain. Failure to disclose accurate information may result in contract noncompliance, potential penalties, or termination. The subcontract is issued under the NAICS code 334220, which pertains to communication equipment manufacturing, indicating the nature of the products or services involved. The solicitation is managed by the Department of Defense through its Subsistence FSE Supply Chain office, with a strict response deadline of August 3, 2026. The obligation extends to all tiers of subcontracting, meaning that prime contractors must ensure their subcontractors also comply with the disclosure requirements. There is no set-aside designation for small businesses or other categories, and performance is expected to occur within the broader scope of defense-related operations without a designated geographic location specified. Compliance is mandatory and must be submitted via the designated DIBBS platform prior to the deadline to maintain eligibility for award and contract execution.