NDAA 889
NDAA Section 889 (Procurement Restrictions)
US federal procurement restrictions on certain surveillance equipment
Overview
Section 889 of the US National Defense Authorization Act restricts federal agencies and their contractors from procuring or using certain Chinese-made telecommunications and video surveillance equipment, including named manufacturers. It is implemented through the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR 52.204-25). While it is US law, Section 889 shapes global manufacturer roadmaps and procurement policy, and Canadian government, defence, and critical infrastructure buyers often mirror its restrictions or ask whether equipment is compliant when specifying video surveillance and access control.