Telecom Equipment Compliance & Vendor Screening

This subcontract, titled Telecom Equipment Compliance & Vendor Screening, is issued by the Department of Defense through DLA Distribution to ensure strict adherence to supply chain security requirements by excluding covered defense telecommunications equipment from prohibited vendors such as Huawei and ZTE. The contract mandates comprehensive vendor screening protocols to verify that all telecommunications equipment supplied throughout the performance period does not originate from entities deemed national security risks under federal regulations. Compliance with these exclusionary standards is mandatory and will be enforced through documented vendor due diligence, sourcing controls, and audit readiness to maintain the integrity of defense-related supply chains. The opportunity is structured as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, exclusively available to small businesses as defined by the SBA, with the NAICS code 423620 indicating a focus on wholesale trade of communications equipment. Performance is required to take place in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, 17070, and responses must be submitted by August 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM local time. The contract emphasizes accountability in the procurement and delivery chain, requiring contractors to establish verifiable systems for tracking equipment origins and maintaining records that demonstrate continuous compliance with applicable federal restrictions on prohibited telecommunications hardware.