FAR 52.204-24 Telecommunications.pdf

This document is a federal procurement provision (52.204-24) concerning representations regarding telecommunications and video surveillance services or equipment. The provision implements sections of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, which prohibits executive agencies from procuring or obtaining certain telecommunications equipment, systems, or services from specific vendors. Key requirements include:

The Offeror must disclose whether they will provide or use covered telecommunications equipment or services in contract performance, with detailed reporting obligations. Specific prohibitions include preventing procurement from entities that: (1) provide services connecting to third-party facilities like backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements, and (2) use telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or provide visibility into transmitted data packets. Offerors must comprehensively review and represent their telecommunications equipment and service offerings, including identifying manufacturers, product details, and potential compliance risks with the prohibition guidelines.