Supply Chain Compliance & Covered Defense Telecommunications Screening

The contract requires comprehensive screening and documentation to ensure that no prohibited telecommunications equipment, including items from Huawei, ZTE, or other entities identified under DFARS 252.204-7018, is present anywhere in the supply chain. This compliance effort is mandatory for all subcontractors and involves rigorous verification processes to confirm that all telecommunications and video surveillance equipment used in performance of the contract meets U.S. federal security standards. The work is tied to the Department of Defense’s objective of safeguarding defense supply chains from foreign adversarial technology, with full accountability required through auditable records and attestations. This is a total small business set-aside under SBA guidelines, reserved exclusively for small businesses classified under NAICS code 561320, which covers office administrative services. The solicitation was posted on July 19, 2026, with a firm response deadline of July 30, 2026. Performance is designated to occur in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a ZIP code of 17070-5002. The subcontract is managed under the Maritime Supply Chain office of the Department of Defense, and all participants must align their systems and procedures to meet the stringent requirements outlined in the applicable defense regulations, with failure to comply potentially resulting in contract termination or debarment.