Prohibited Telecommunications Equipment Compliance

This contract requires strict compliance with regulations prohibiting the use of covered telecommunications equipment, including devices and systems sourced from Huawei, ZTE, and other specified entities, across all information technology infrastructure. The subcontractor must ensure that no such equipment is deployed, integrated, or used in any capacity within the systems supporting the Nuclear Reactor Program’s operations, with particular emphasis on the place of performance located in Tracy, California, with zip code 95304-5000. Continuous adherence to this requirement is mandatory throughout the term of the agreement. Annual representations must be submitted through the System for Award Management to certify ongoing compliance with these restrictions. Failure to provide timely and accurate representations may result in breach of contract and potential penalties. The solicitation, issued under NAICS code 541519, is a subcontract with a response deadline of August 14, 2026, and was posted on August 3, 2026. All parties must maintain rigorous recordkeeping and internal controls to demonstrate compliance with federal prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment.