Supplier of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services (Compliance Flow-Down)

This contract requires suppliers providing covered defense telecommunications equipment or services to comply with the flow-down provisions of DFARS 252.204-7017, mandating full disclosure of manufacturer details including the manufacturer name, equipment model, CAGE code, and UEI for all relevant items. The requirement applies to subcontractors within the defense supply chain and is designed to ensure transparency and traceability of telecommunications equipment used in defense systems. All parties must accurately report this information to meet federal compliance standards and avoid contract violations. The equipment must originate from entities identifiable through official government-issued identifiers to ensure alignment with national security procurement policies. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 334220 and is issued by the Active Devices Division within the Department of Defense. The place of performance is listed as New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a ZIP code of 17070-5002. The solicitation was posted on July 23, 2026, and responses are due by August 3, 2026. There is no set-aside designation specified, and the contract does not indicate a specific award mechanism beyond the mandatory compliance obligations. Suppliers must ensure their systems and documentation processes can capture and transmit the required data elements accurately and promptly to fulfill the terms of this requirement.