Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment -- FAR sections affected: 52.204-26; 52.204-24; and 52.204-25

This information collection supports implementation of subparagraph (a)(1)(A) of Section 889 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232). This section prohibits the head of an executive agency from procuring, obtaining, extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunication equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as a critical technology as part of any system, unless an exception applies or a waiver has been granted. This requirement is implemented in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) through the provision at FAR 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment, and the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation and the clause at FAR 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

The latest form for Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment -- FAR sections affected: 52.204-26; 52.204-24; and 52.204-25 expires 2023-11-30 and can be found here.

52.204-24 Representation

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