installation, operation, or maintenance of a covered article so as to surveil, deny, disrupt, or otherwise manipulate the function, use, or operation of the information technology or information stored or transmitted on the covered articles. (8) Telecommunications equipment The term telecommunications equipment has the meaning given such term in section 3(52) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 153(52) ). (9) Telecommunications service The term telecommunications service has the meaning given such term in section 3(53) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 153(53) ). (i) Effective date The requirements of this section shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply to— (1) contracts awarded on or after such date