Supply Chain Risk Management – Prohibited Telecom Equipment

This contract mandates strict adherence to supply chain security requirements by prohibiting the use of any covered defense telecommunications equipment, including products from Huawei, ZTE, and other designated entities, in all IT systems supporting contract performance. Contractors must ensure that no such equipment is integrated into hardware, software, or network infrastructure used for delivering services under this agreement, and must maintain continuous compliance throughout the performance period. Transparency in the supply chain is required, with explicit obligation to report the CAGE code and UEI for all suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors involved in the delivery of goods or services. The contract is issued as a subcontract under the Defense Logistics Agency of the Department of Defense, with a North American Industry Classification System code of 541511 and a place of performance listed as FPO, ZIP 96672. Responses must be submitted by July 15, 2026, and the solicitation was posted on July 9, 2026, with participation limited to entities capable of meeting stringent national security supply chain standards.