FAR 52.204-24.pdf

This document is a federal procurement provision (52.204-24) regarding representation of telecommunications and video surveillance services or equipment. The provision implements sections of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act, which prohibits executive agencies from procuring or using telecommunications equipment or services from certain entities deemed high-risk.

Key requirements include that the Offeror must disclose whether they will or will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the government, and if they do provide such equipment or services, they must detail specific information including the entity that produced the equipment, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, manufacturer details, and a description of the proposed use. The provision covers prohibitions on procuring services that connect to third-party facilities, equipment that cannot route user data traffic, and mandates review of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM). The representation is designed to ensure transparency and mitigate potential security risks in telecommunications equipment used by federal agencies.