Regulatory & Telecommunications Compliance Support

The contract requires comprehensive support to ensure full compliance with DFARS 252.204-7016 and Section 889 of the National Defense Authorization Act, focusing on the vetting of suppliers to prevent the use of any covered defense telecommunications equipment or services from restricted sources. This includes conducting thorough supply chain assessments to identify and eliminate components or systems that originate from entities designated as security risks, particularly those tied to foreign adversaries. All supplier data must be reviewed and documented to demonstrate adherence to federal mandates designed to protect critical defense infrastructure from compromised telecommunications hardware and software. The work is performed under a subcontract arrangement with the Electrical Devices Division of the Department of Defense, and the place of performance is identified as FPO with a zip code of 34091. The solicitation, issued under NAICS code 541611 for management consulting services, was posted on July 26, 2026, with a response deadline of August 6, 2026. The successful offeror must possess the technical capability to audit supplier disclosures, validate compliance documentation, and provide ongoing monitoring to maintain regulatory alignment as threats and restrictions evolve. There is no set-aside designation specified, and the contract operates under the broader objective of securing the defense industrial base against telecommunications-related vulnerabilities.