Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting
A contract clause under the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, placed in Uniform Contract Format Section I (Contract clauses).
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Required by DFARS 204.7304(c) in all DoD solicitations and contracts (including FAR part 12 commercial), except those solely for COTS items. Substantive safeguarding/cyber-incident obligations attach when covered defense information is involved.
Prescription
The DFARS directs use of 252.204-7012 at 204.7304(c) — read the prescribing section on acquisition.gov →.
Official text
The full, authoritative text of 252.204-7012 is on acquisition.gov: View DFARS 252.204-7012 →
Frequently asked questions
When does DFARS 252.204-7012 apply?
Required by DFARS 204.7304(c) in all DoD solicitations and contracts (including FAR part 12 commercial), except those solely for COTS items. Substantive safeguarding/cyber-incident obligations attach when covered defense information is involved.
Where is DFARS 252.204-7012 prescribed?
The DFARS prescribes 252.204-7012 at 204.7304(c). ArcClause selects it automatically when your acquisition triggers that prescription.
Is DFARS 252.204-7012 a solicitation provision or a contract clause?
252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting, is a contract clause under the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement.
Is DFARS 252.204-7012 incorporated by reference or set out in full text?
252.204-7012 is typically incorporated by reference in the contract.
Where can I read the official text of DFARS 252.204-7012?
The full, authoritative text of 252.204-7012 is published on acquisition.gov.
How do I know which clauses apply to my acquisition?
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