Foreign Telecommunications Equipment Disclosure and Compliance

This subcontract, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency within the Department of Defense, focuses on the disclosure and avoidance of covered foreign telecommunications equipment, specifically brands like Huawei and ZTE, in systems that handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). It is aligned with compliance requirements set forth in Section 889 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses, which restrict the use and procurement of certain foreign telecommunications products to protect national security interests. The contract falls under NAICS code 334220, related to communications equipment manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on May 28, 2026, with a response deadline of June 3, 2026. It is structured as a subcontract opportunity and does not specify any set-aside classification or particular type of organization eligibility. Although the exact location of performance is unspecified, the subcontract aims to ensure compliance in supply chains and systems critical to defense operations by mandating transparent disclosure and removal of unauthorized foreign technology components. Interested parties can find additional details and submit responses via the designated DLA web portal.