TikTok Notification to HUD Industry Partners
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HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OFCHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERCHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER

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    Special Notice: HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF is notifying HUD industry partners about the "No TickTok on Government Devices Act." This act requires compliance from all HUD industry partners with active contracts. The service/item being procured is compliance with the act, which prohibits the use of TikTok on government devices. HUD industry partners are reminded to direct any questions or concerns to their assigned HUD contracting officer.

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