Prohibited Telecommunications Equipment Compliance

This contract mandates strict compliance with Section 889 of the FY2019 National Defense Authorization Act, prohibiting the acquisition or use of covered telecommunications equipment or services from designated prohibited vendors including Huawei and ZTE. All parties bound by this subcontract must ensure that no such equipment or services are incorporated into any deliverables, systems, or operations under this agreement, and must implement verification procedures to confirm adherence. The requirement applies to all levels of the supply chain and extends to any technology or service that could introduce compromised hardware or software into the Department of Defense environment. The contract is issued under the NAICS code 541512, indicating it pertains to computer systems design services, and is managed by the Medical Supply Chain MD Surg FSF within the Department of Defense. It was posted on April 29, 2026, with a response deadline of May 5, 2026, and is structured as a subcontract, meaning it enforces compliance obligations on lower-tier vendors working under a primary contractor. No set-aside provisions apply, and performance is expected to align with federal security standards regardless of geographic location. All participants must affirm their compliance prior to contract award and remain responsible for ongoing adherence throughout contract performance.