This text is not in eCFR or DITA. It is extracted from the .docx attachment for Class Deviation 2026-O0024, which directs contracting officers to use it in place of the codified PGI. The parsed text is a convenience layer; the .docx attachment is authoritative.
(c) Foreign carriers.
(i) Frequently, foreign carriers are owned by the government of the country in which they operate. The foreign governments often prescribe the methods of doing business.
(ii) In contracts for telecommunications services in foreign countries, describe the rates and practices in as much detail as possible. It is DoD policy not to pay discriminatory rates. DoD will pay a reasonable rate for telecommunications services or the rate charged the military of that country, whichever is less.
(iii) Refer special problems with telecommunications acquisition in foreign countries to higher headquarters for resolution with appropriate State Department representatives.
(d) Long-haul telecommunications services. DISA will acquire all long-haul telecommunications services for DoD. See DoD Directive 5105.19, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA).
Authoritative source
Issued as an attachment to the Office of the Secretary of Defense memorandum for Class Deviation 2026-O0024, signed February 1, 2026. Verify against the attachment before relying on this text.
- .docx attachment for Class Deviation 2026-O0024
- Class Deviation 2026-O0024 memorandum (PDF)
- Class Deviation 2026-O0024 on part52.dev
Codified PGI
The codified text remains published on acquisition.gov but is superseded by this Class Deviation. View codified PGI 239.7402.