FAR 52.204-24 — Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment
This clause requires offerors to represent whether they will provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as defined in the Section 889 rules. It is the representation companion to the prohibition clause and must be completed accurately in every proposal.
- Clause
- FAR 52.204-24
- Applies to
- All solicitations
- Flows down to subs
- No (representation, not a flowdown obligation)
- Primary risk
- False representation exposure
Key takeaways
- Read the clause as incorporated in your contract — tailoring and alternates change obligations.
- Flowdown obligations are your responsibility; a noncompliant subcontractor is your problem.
- Document compliance contemporaneously; after-the-fact reconstruction rarely satisfies auditors.
- When a clause is unclear, ask the contracting officer in writing before award, not after.
What the clause requires
Offerors must review the System for Award Management exclusion list and represent, in the offer, whether covered telecommunications equipment or services will be used in the performance of the contract. Providing a false representation can trigger suspension or debarment.
How to comply in practice
Complete the SAM representations and certifications module carefully before every proposal, and reconcile the answer against your actual product and network inventory rather than defaulting to a prior year's answer.
Common mistakes
Contractors carry forward a stale SAM representation without checking whether their supply chain changed. Reusing an old answer without verification is treated the same as an inaccurate one.
FAQ
Is this the same as 52.204-25?
No. 52.204-24 is the offer-stage representation; 52.204-25 is the performance-stage prohibition and reporting clause.
Where do I make the representation?
Through the representations and certifications section of SAM.gov, referenced in the solicitation.
What if my answer changes after award?
Notify the contracting officer promptly; a changed supply chain can affect contract performance obligations.
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