Federal Register #9000-0199

Extension of Information Collection Requirement for Prohibition on Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Equipment

This notice concerns the extension of an information collection requirement related to federal prohibitions on contracting with entities that use certain telecommunications and video surveillance equipment or services. - Government Buyers: - Office of Management and Budget (OMB) - Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) - Department of Defense (DoD) - General Services Administration (GSA) - National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - Purpose: - Seeks public comment on extending the requirement for offerors and contractors to provide information regarding their use of covered telecommunications equipment or services - Compliance is mandated by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses 52.204-26, 52.204-24, and 52.204-25 - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products, OEMs, or part numbers are requested - The focus is on representations, disclosures, and compliance documentation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Applies to all entities seeking federal contracts - Requires detailed reporting on the use or provision of covered telecommunications equipment or services - Supports enforcement of federal prohibitions on certain telecommunications and video surveillance equipment - No procurement of goods or services is being solicited; this is a regulatory compliance and reporting requirement

Description

This notice announces a request to review and approve an extension of a previously approved information collection requirement related to the prohibition on contracting with entities using certain telecommunications and video surveillance services or equipment. The information collection supports compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation provisions that require offerors and contractors to disclose use or provision of covered telecommunications equipment or services. The agencies involved include the Office of Federal Procurement Policy, Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Comments on this information collection are due by September 14, 2026.

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