Overview
This section prescribes the specific FAR provisions and clauses that contracting officers must include in solicitations and contracts to implement the prohibition on certain telecommunications and video surveillance services or equipment. It ensures that every federal procurement includes the necessary language to enforce compliance with Section 889 of the NDAA.
Key Rules
- FAR 52.204-24 (Representation): Must be included in all solicitations for contracts and all notices or solicitations for orders under indefinite delivery contracts (e.g., GSA Schedules or IDIQs).
- FAR 52.204-25 (Prohibition): Must be included in every solicitation and contract to establish the formal prohibition on procuring or using covered equipment or services.
- FAR 52.204-26 (General Representation): Must be included in all solicitations to require a baseline representation regarding the offeror's use of covered telecommunications equipment or services.
Practical Implications
- Contractors must be prepared to provide specific representations regarding their supply chain and internal equipment usage for every new offer and individual task order.
- Because these requirements apply to "all solicitations and contracts," there are no exceptions for small purchases or commercial item acquisitions, requiring universal compliance across the federal marketplace.