FAC 889 Questions With Accurate Answers
Which part of the FAR covers section 889- Prohibition on contracting for certain Telecommunications
and videos surveillance services or equipment? - Accurate answer Subpart 4.21
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 telecommunication equipment or services as a substantial or essential
component of any system, or as critical technology part of any system." What does part B do? -
Accurate 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."
The CO is not required to pursue a wavier and may choose instead to reject the offer and move to the
next company in line for award. - Accurate answer True
For micro-purchases/purchase card buys, purchase card holders are still required to comply with the
prohibition. - Accurate answer True
In order to consider pursuing a waiver, the offeror must provide the Contracting Officer all of the
following items, Except: - Accurate answer Signed agreement with prohibition sources
Which part of the FAR covers section 889- Prohibition on contracting for certain Telecommunications
and videos surveillance services or equipment? - Accurate answer Subpart 4.21
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 telecommunication equipment or services as a substantial or essential
component of any system, or as critical technology part of any system." What does part B do? -
Accurate 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."
The CO is not required to pursue a wavier and may choose instead to reject the offer and move to the
next company in line for award. - Accurate answer True
For micro-purchases/purchase card buys, purchase card holders are still required to comply with the
prohibition. - Accurate answer True
In order to consider pursuing a waiver, the offeror must provide the Contracting Officer all of the
following items, Except: - Accurate answer Signed agreement with prohibition sources
