Section 889 Prohibitions Expanded From Procurement To "Use"

Since August 13, 2019, the government has been prohibited from procuring equipment or services using "covered telecommunications equipment or services" as a substantial or essential component of any system according to the implementation of Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19 NDAA).

Beginning on August 13, 2020, according to the implementation of Section 889(a)(1)(B), the government is prohibited from contracting with an entity that uses any equipment or services using "covered telecommunications equipment or services" as a substantial or essential component of any system or as critical technology as part of any system. This applies regardless of whether the use of the prohibited equipment or services is in the performance of work under a government contract.