DAU FAC 889
Which procurements are impacted by the Section 889 rule? - Correct Answer-All
procurements
Which part of the FAR covers Section 889 - Prohibition on Contracting for Certain
Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment? - Correct Answer-
Subpart 4.21
Who is responsible for granting waivers (other than for national security interest of the
U.S? - Correct Answer-Head of the Executive Agency
For micro-purchases/purchase card buys, purchase card holders are still required to
comply with the prohibition? - Correct Answer-True
What are two exceptions to Section 889? - Correct Answer-Contracting for a service
that connects to the facilities of a third party
There are two parts to Section 889, Part A and Part B. Part A prohibits Executive
Agencies from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or
obtain, "any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications
equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as
critical technology as part of any system." What does Part B do? - Correct Answer-
The CO is not required to pursue a waiver and may choose instead to reject the offer
and move to the nexy company in line for award. - Correct Answer-True
Industry must take immediate actions to adopt a risk-based approach to comply with
Section 889 including abiding by the FAR provisions, clause, and reporting. One
prudent step is that Industry conduct Corporate Enterprise Tracking using the
reasonable inquiry standard. Which best describes the "reasonable inquiry standard"? -
Correct Answer-An inquiry designed to uncover any information in the
entity's possession about the identity of the producer or provider of covered
telecommunications equipment or services used by the entity or any parents,
subsidiaries or affiliates of the entity.
Which procurements are impacted by the Section 889 rule? - Correct Answer-All
procurements
Which part of the FAR covers Section 889 - Prohibition on Contracting for Certain
Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment? - Correct Answer-
Subpart 4.21
Who is responsible for granting waivers (other than for national security interest of the
U.S? - Correct Answer-Head of the Executive Agency
For micro-purchases/purchase card buys, purchase card holders are still required to
comply with the prohibition? - Correct Answer-True
What are two exceptions to Section 889? - Correct Answer-Contracting for a service
that connects to the facilities of a third party
There are two parts to Section 889, Part A and Part B. Part A prohibits Executive
Agencies from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or
obtain, "any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications
equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as
critical technology as part of any system." What does Part B do? - Correct Answer-
The CO is not required to pursue a waiver and may choose instead to reject the offer
and move to the nexy company in line for award. - Correct Answer-True
Industry must take immediate actions to adopt a risk-based approach to comply with
Section 889 including abiding by the FAR provisions, clause, and reporting. One
prudent step is that Industry conduct Corporate Enterprise Tracking using the
reasonable inquiry standard. Which best describes the "reasonable inquiry standard"? -
Correct Answer-An inquiry designed to uncover any information in the
entity's possession about the identity of the producer or provider of covered
telecommunications equipment or services used by the entity or any parents,
subsidiaries or affiliates of the entity.
