Prohibited Telecommunications Equipment Compliance (Section 889, NDAA FY2019)

This contract mandates strict compliance with Section 889 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, prohibiting the use of any covered telecommunications equipment or services from entities such as Huawei, ZTE, and Hikvision in any component of the work performed. The contractor must provide a binding self-certification affirming that no prohibited equipment is present in their systems, supplies, or services, and is required to immediately disclose any discovery of noncompliance within 72 hours of identification. The contract is structured as a subcontract under a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside, and is assigned the NAICS code 541611, indicating it pertains to administrative management and general management consulting services. Performance is required to be carried out in Oklahoma City under the oversight of the Department of Veterans Affairs through Rpo West (36C24W), with responses due by July 31, 2026. Compliance is mandatory, and failure to adhere to the prohibition or disclosure requirement may result in termination, penalties, or debarment.