Prohibited Telecommunications Equipment Screening and Replacement

This contract requires the identification and replacement of prohibited telecommunications equipment sourced from vendors such as Huawei and ZTE across IT assets, in full compliance with DFARS 252.204-7018. The work involves conducting thorough audits to detect any covered telecommunications equipment or services that are deemed a security risk, followed by the timely removal and substitution with approved alternatives to ensure system integrity and regulatory adherence. The project must be executed within the designated place of performance at Cherry Point, North Carolina, with strict attention to timelines and audit accuracy to meet federal defense specifications. The opportunity is structured as a small business set-aside under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside category, exclusively available to small businesses as defined by FAR 19.5, and is classified under NAICS code 541511 for computer systems design services. The solicitation was posted on July 20, 2026, with responses due by July 31, 2026, and is issued under the Department of Defense through the Active Devices Division. Contractors must be prepared to deliver compliant solutions under subcontract terms and demonstrate established processes for equipment verification, documentation, and secure logistics during the replacement phase.