Supplier for Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment Compliance

The contract requires suppliers to comply with regulations prohibiting the use of covered telecommunications equipment, including products from Huawei and ZTE, in all IT systems and components provided under the agreement. Suppliers must conduct a thorough audit of their supply chains to identify and eliminate any prohibited equipment and submit formal disclosures in accordance with DFARS 252.204-7018, ensuring full transparency and adherence to national security standards. Compliance is mandatory and failure to meet these requirements may result in contract termination or other enforcement actions. This subcontract, issued by the Department of Defense under the ASC SUPPLIER OPER OEM DIVISION, is tied to a specific performance location in San Diego, California, with a NAICS code of 541611 indicating information technology services. The solicitation was posted on May 13, 2026, and responses are due by May 21, 2026. All parties must ensure their systems and third-party vendors are free of covered telecommunications equipment prior to delivery, and ongoing verification responsibilities remain with the supplier throughout the contract period.