Applying Section 889: Tech Ban on Certain Chinese Companies
This recorded presentation covers the basics of the recent tech ban (which affects all contractors, regardless of size), some of the rule’s nuances, and provides practical compliance and risk mitigation approaches. | Self-Paced | Webinar | Intermediate | 1.5 CPE/CLP | 90 minutes | $55 member/$69 non-member
Recorded on 08/26/2020
Description:
The ban of contractor use of telecommunications and surveillance services and technology manufactured by certain Chinese companies is one of the most significant rules issued by the FAR Council in the last few years. The ban impacts all contractors and contracts without regard to size or what the contractor sells and includes equipment that will not be delivered to the government customer. The presentation will cover all of the rule’s basics, take a deep dive into some of the rule’s nuances, and provide practical compliance and risk mitigation approaches.
Intended Audience: Executives, compliance professionals, contracts management professionals and IT professionals at companies subject to Section 889 requirements.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize the products and services covered by the rule.
- Identify the scope of the companies whose products are banned.
- Avoid compliance pitfalls and considerations when deciding whether to certify compliance.
- Make “reasonable inquiry” to determine compliance through specific strategies.
- Interpret key, but undefined, terms within the definition.
CMBOK Competencies:
- B.4 - Risk Management
- B.5 - Supply Chain Management
- 1.4 - Regulatory Compliance
- C.1 - Continuous Learning
Presenters:
- David Black, Partner, Holland & Knight
- Mary Beth Bosco, Partner, Holland & Knight
- Eric Crusius, Partner, Holland & Knight
Credits: 1.5 CPE/CLP
Cost: $55 Member / $69 non-member