Prohibited Telecom Equipment Compliance (Vendor Certification)

The vendor is required to certify and document that its IT systems do not utilize telecommunications equipment from prohibited sources, specifically Huawei and ZTE, in compliance with federal restrictions on national security risks. This subcontract mandates formal attestation from the vendor confirming the absence of such equipment across all deployed systems and infrastructure, with documentation to be provided upon request and maintained for audit purposes. The certification must be accurate, complete, and submitted by the deadline to maintain contract standing. The solicitation, posted on July 31, 2026, with a response deadline of August 5, 2026, falls under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services and is administered by the Department of Commerce through its Corrections Administration in Colorado. Although no specific place of performance or point of contact is provided, the requirement applies to all IT systems used in service delivery to the agency. Failure to provide compliant certification may result in disqualification or contract termination, and ongoing compliance remains a condition of performance throughout the subcontract term.