Supplier of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services

The contract requires suppliers to provide telecommunications equipment or services to the Department of Defense, specifically under the Land Supply Chain, with performance location at Fort A P Hill, Virginia, zip code 22427. It mandates strict compliance with DFARS 252.204-7016, which prohibits the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services from entities designated as security threats, including Huawei and ZTE. All offerings must be thoroughly vetted to ensure no prohibited vendors are involved, and suppliers are obligated to disclose any related components or services that may fall under this regulation. Failure to comply could result in contract termination or penalties. This is a subcontract solicitation open for response until August 10, 2026, and falls under NAICS code 334220 for telecommunications equipment manufacturing. The contract is issued by the Department of Defense and requires full transparency regarding sourcing, with potential audits or investigations into supply chain origins. Suppliers must be prepared to provide documentation verifying the origin and composition of all equipment or services offered, ensuring no ties to sanctioned foreign entities, and must adhere to all federal cybersecurity and procurement integrity standards applicable to defense contractors.