What is Section 889 of the NDAA?

Section 889 of the NDAA is a U.S. federal law that prohibits federal agencies, their contractors, and recipients of federal funding from procuring or using specific telecommunications and video surveillance equipment from a list of banned companies. The law is divided into two key parts: Part A prohibits the U.S. Government from directly procuring or obtaining any equipment or services from the banned companies. Part B prohibits the U.S. Government from contracting with any entity that uses any equipment, system, or service from the banned companies, regardless of whether that equipment is part of a government contract.

This second part has far-reaching implications, as it extends the ban to any organization that does business with the U.S. federal government, making NDAA compliance a critical consideration for a vast network of private companies.

The Banned Companies List

The initial list of companies explicitly banned under Section 889 includes several major players in the telecommunications and surveillance industries. The most relevant for the CCTV market are Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, Dahua Technology Company, Huawei Technologies Company, ZTE Corporation, and Hytera Communications Corporation. It is crucial to note that the ban extends to any subsidiaries or affiliates of these companies. This means that any camera or component manufactured by these entities, even if sold under a different brand name, is not NDAA compliant.

Why is NDAA Compliance So Important?

For any company operating in or selling to the United States, NDAA compliance is no longer optional; it is a market access requirement. It is a legal prerequisite for any direct or indirect business with the U.S. federal government. Using compliant equipment mitigates the risk of backdoors, espionage, and other cybersecurity threats associated with banned components. NDAA compliance has become a global benchmark for secure and trustworthy surveillance equipment, inspiring confidence in partners and customers worldwide. As geopolitical tensions continue, similar regulations are being adopted by other countries, making a non-Chinese supply chain a strategic advantage.

What Makes a Camera NDAA Compliant?

A camera is considered NDAA compliant if it meets two primary criteria. First, No Banned Components: The camera and all its internal components (including the System on a Chip or SoC) must not be manufactured by any of the companies on the banned list or their affiliates. Second, Secure Manufacturing: The camera must be manufactured and assembled by a trusted partner who can certify the origin of all components.

This is where the choice of an OEM/ODM partner becomes critical. A trustworthy manufacturer will have a transparent supply chain and be able to provide a Certificate of Origin for all critical components, ensuring that your branded products are fully compliant.

Adiance: Your Partner for NDAA Compliant Manufacturing

For global brands, system integrators, and government suppliers, navigating the complexities of NDAA compliance requires a manufacturing partner with deep engineering expertise and a commitment to supply chain transparency. Adiance is a leading AI CCTV manufacturer that specializes in providing fully NDAA-compliant OEM and ODM solutions.

We offer Non-Chinese SoC Options built on trusted, non-Chinese System on a Chip (SoC) platforms, ensuring your products are free from banned components at their very core. We maintain a rigorous and transparent supply chain, allowing us to certify the origin and compliance of every component in your product. With over 20 years of in-house R&D and manufacturing experience, we control the entire production process, guaranteeing quality and compliance at every step.