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Test 2

FAR 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems

Test 2

Synopsis:

Requires basic safeguarding requirements and procedures to protect covered contractor information systems
Imposes 15 categories of security controls focused on safeguarding contractor systems that process, store or transmit Federal contract information
Although not specifically stated, contractors in compliance with the more expansive NIST SP 800-171 security controls will presumably be in compliance with the FAR requirements
Applicable to all solicitations and contracts when a contractor or subcontract at any tier may have federal contract information residing in or transiting through its information systems. Does not apply to contracts or subcontracts for COTS.

Test

FAR 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems

Test

Synopsis:

Requires basic safeguarding requirements and procedures to protect covered contractor information systems
Imposes 15 categories of security controls focused on safeguarding contractor systems that process, store or transmit Federal contract information
Although not specifically stated, contractors in compliance with the more expansive NIST SP 800-171 security controls will presumably be in compliance with the FAR requirements
Applicable to all solicitations and contracts when a contractor or subcontract at any tier may have federal contract information residing in or transiting through its information systems. Does not apply to contracts or subcontracts for COTS.

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

FAR 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems

This clause is applicable to all solicitations and contracts when a contractor or subcontractor at any tier may have federal contract information residing in or transiting through its information systems, including commercial items other than commercially available off-the-shelf items (COTS).

Synopsis:

Requires basic safeguarding requirements and procedures to protect covered contractor information systems
Imposes 15 categories of security controls focused on safeguarding contractor systems that process, store or transmit Federal contract information
Although not specifically stated, contractors in compliance with the more expansive NIST SP 800-171 security controls will presumably be in compliance with the FAR requirements
Applicable to all solicitations and contracts when a contractor or subcontract at any tier may have federal contract information residing in or transiting through its information systems. Does not apply to contracts or subcontracts for COTS.