Telecommunications Equipment Supply (Exclusion Compliance)

The contract requires the supply of telecommunications equipment or components with strict adherence to prohibitions against using products from covered foreign entities such as Huawei and ZTE, ensuring complete avoidance of any involvement with these restricted vendors. Compliance is mandatory under the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses DFARS 252.204-7016 and 252.204-7018, which mandate supply chain integrity and the reporting of covered telecommunications equipment or services. All delivered items must be verified as free from components or services originating from entities deemed a national security risk, and vendors must provide documentation affirming compliance throughout the supply chain. The contract is issued as a subcontract under NAICS code 334210, specifically for telecommunications equipment manufacturing, and is managed by the Department of Defense through the Medical Supply Chain MD Surg FSF. The place of performance is designated as APO, zip code 09227-0000, indicating delivery to a U.S. military overseas location. Responses are due by August 4, 2026, and the solicitation is available via the DIBBS portal. Participation requires proven capability to meet federal supply chain security standards and to certify compliance prior to award, with no exceptions permitted for covered foreign entities.