DAU FAC889
What are two exceptions to Section 889? - Correct Answer-Contracting for a service
that connects to the facilities of a third party
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
Which procurements are impacted by the Section 889 rule? - Correct Answer-All
procurements
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-
Prohibits Executive Agencies from entering into a contract, or extending or renewing a
contract, with an entity that uses "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." (incorrect)
What are two exceptions to Section 889? - Correct Answer-Contracting for a service
that connects to the facilities of a third party
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
Which procurements are impacted by the Section 889 rule? - Correct Answer-All
procurements
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-
Prohibits Executive Agencies from entering into a contract, or extending or renewing a
contract, with an entity that uses "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." (incorrect)
