Prohibited Telecommunications Equipment Compliance

This contract requires strict compliance with prohibitions against the use of covered defense telecommunications equipment, including products from Huawei, ZTE, and other designated entities, in any system that handles covered defense information. All subcontractors must ensure that no such equipment is integrated into hardware, software, or communication networks used for defense-related purposes, and must implement internal controls to verify compliance throughout their supply chain. Failure to adhere to these restrictions may result in contract termination, financial penalties, or loss of eligibility for future Department of Defense work. Subcontractors are obligated to provide full and accurate disclosures regarding their use of telecommunications equipment, including documentation of third-party vendors and components. The contract is issued under NAICS code 541512 and is tied to a specific performance location in Suffolk, Virginia, with a deadline for response of May 18, 2026. Issued by the Department of Defense through the Medical Supply Chain FSH office, this subcontract demands immediate attention to equipment sourcing and supply chain transparency to meet federal security standards.