Prohibited Telecommunications Equipment Compliance

The contract requires a comprehensive audit of the supply chain to verify compliance with federal prohibitions on the use of telecommunications equipment and services from specified vendors, including Huawei and ZTE, as mandated by DFARS 252.204-7018 and NDAA Section 889. The supplier must conduct a thorough review of all tiers of the supply chain to ensure no prohibited components or services are present in any delivered products or systems, and provide formal certification attesting to this compliance. The audit process must be rigorous, documented, and capable of withstanding federal scrutiny to confirm adherence to national security directives regarding foreign telecommunications risks. This subcontract is issued under NAICS code 541611 and is tied to the Department of Defense through the Land Supplier Operations Engines office, with performance required at Cherry Point, North Carolina, zip code 28533-5040. Responses are due by August 13, 2026, following a posting date of August 2, 2026, and the solicitation is accessible via the DIBBS system. Failure to provide validated certification will result in non-compliance, potentially leading to contract termination or financial penalties. The scope demands strict accountability across all subcontractors and suppliers to eliminate any presence of restricted telecom equipment throughout the entire procurement and delivery chain.