Prohibition on Foreign Telecom Equipment Compliance

This contract mandates strict adherence to Section 889 of the National Defense Authorization Act, prohibiting the acquisition or use of covered foreign telecommunications equipment, including products from Huawei and ZTE, within all operations tied to the performance scope. The subcontractor must ensure full compliance throughout the supply chain, verifying that no equipment, components, or services derived from restricted entities are integrated into systems, networks, or infrastructure supporting the Department of Defense mission at the New Cumberland facility. Failure to comply could result in contract termination, financial penalties, or loss of eligibility for future federal awards. The solicitation is open for responses until July 27, 2026, and is classified under NAICS code 541511 for computer systems design services. The place of performance is designated as New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with ZIP code 17070-5002, and the contracting activity falls under the Department of Defense’s DDS New Cumberland Facility. All parties involved must implement rigorous documentation, supplier vetting, and internal audits to demonstrate ongoing compliance, with unannounced inspections and reporting obligations likely to be enforced as part of contract oversight. No set-aside provisions are specified, meaning the opportunity is open to any qualified entity capable of meeting the stringent security and compliance requirements.