Prohibition on Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment/Services

This contract prohibits the use or supply of covered telecommunications equipment or services derived from prohibited vendors, specifically Huawei and ZTE, in alignment with Section 889 of the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act and relevant DFARS clauses. It applies to all subcontractors and suppliers involved in the performance of work under this agreement and requires strict compliance to ensure no component, system, or service incorporates covered equipment or services from these restricted entities. The requirement extends to the entire supply chain, mandating vendor attestations and ongoing monitoring to uphold national security standards. The contract is a small business set-aside under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside program, with the North American Industry Classification System code 517110 indicating it pertains to wired telecommunications carriers. It is issued by the Department of Defense under the Land Supply Chain office, with performance expected to occur at Cherry Point, North Carolina, ZIP 28533-5040. Proposals must be submitted by August 3, 2026, and the solicitation is publicly accessible via the DIBBS platform. Compliance is nonnegotiable and failure to adhere to the prohibition may result in contract termination, penalties, or debarment.