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Policy - Other Transactions (OTs)

DPC Memorandum - Implementation Guidance for Section 889(a)(1)(B) Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Using Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment on Other Transactions for Prototype Projects, dated August 13, 2020

This memorandum provides guidance on Other Transaction for Prototype Project agreements as related to the implementation of Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2019. Effective August 13, 2020, Section 889(a)(1)(B) prohibits contracting with entities using certain telecommunications and video surveillance services or equipment, as stated in Interim Federal Acquisition Regulation rule 2019-0009.