Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation
A solicitation provision under the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, placed in Uniform Contract Format Section K (Representations & certifications).
When it applies
Required by DFARS 204.2105(b) in all DoD solicitations (including FAR part 12 commercial and orders/BOAs/BPAs) — the offeror represents whether it will provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services in performance.
Prescription
The DFARS directs use of 252.204-7017 at 204.2105(b) — read the prescribing section on acquisition.gov →.
Official text
The full, authoritative text of 252.204-7017 is on acquisition.gov: View DFARS 252.204-7017 →
Frequently asked questions
When does DFARS 252.204-7017 apply?
Required by DFARS 204.2105(b) in all DoD solicitations (including FAR part 12 commercial and orders/BOAs/BPAs) — the offeror represents whether it will provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services in performance.
Where is DFARS 252.204-7017 prescribed?
The DFARS prescribes 252.204-7017 at 204.2105(b). ArcClause selects it automatically when your acquisition triggers that prescription.
Is DFARS 252.204-7017 a solicitation provision or a contract clause?
252.204-7017, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, is a solicitation provision under the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement.
Is DFARS 252.204-7017 incorporated by reference or set out in full text?
252.204-7017 is typically incorporated by reference in the solicitation.
Where can I read the official text of DFARS 252.204-7017?
The full, authoritative text of 252.204-7017 is published on acquisition.gov.
How do I know which clauses apply to my acquisition?
ArcClause builds a complete FAR/DFARS clause matrix for your acquisition automatically — enter your parameters and it selects every applicable provision and clause, including 252.204-7017 when triggered. It is free to use at https://www.aframesolutions.com/arcclause.
Which clauses does your solicitation need?
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