BOAST RFOP PANDTA-26-P-0000 029863.xlsx

RFOP

BASIC ORDERING AGREEMENT SUSTAINMENT TRACK (BOAST): Request for Order Proposal (RFOP)

NOTICE ID: PANDTA-26-P-0000 029863 DATE ISSUED: 30-Jul-2026 RESPONSE DUE: 31-AUG-2026, 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

GENERAL INFORMATION I. This Request for Order Proposal (RFOP) is a competitive action to solicit proposals for the supplies/services detailed below. While all responsible sources may submit a proposal, award is contingent upon the mandatory eligibility requirements detailed below. The resulting order will be a firm-fixed-price contract placed under the BOAST program.

II. Information regarding the program's continuous on-ramp process can be found in the standing BOAST program notice on SAM.gov under ID W912CH-26-R-0001. Vendors are encouraged to proactively establish a BOA to ensure eligibility for future requirements.

III. All questions regarding this RFOP must be submitted in writing to the Point of Contact no later than 14-AUG-26, 2:00 PM EST.

DLA DISTRIBUTION ANNISTON

7 FRANKFORD AVE 362

ANNISTON,AL,36201-4199

The First Article Test (FAT) unit(s) specified in CLIN 0001AB shall be delivered within 425 calendar days ARO. Alternative schedules for the FAT unit(s) will not be considered. The Government requires up to 30 days for FAT evaluation and written approval/disapproval.

All remaining production units on CLIN 0001AA shall be delivered within 365 calendar days from the date of written FAT approval. Units on the option CLIN shall be delivered 365 calendar days from the date of the option being exercised. Alternate delivery schedules for the production units will be considered for this order. See Evaluation for Award Below.

Any acceleration in First Article Test Approval will be subtracted from the delivery schedule of the production units.

EVALUATION FOR AWARD Price Only The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price Order to the responsible BOA holder who submits the lowest-priced proposal. Price will be evaluated for reasonableness. Award will be made to the offeror with the lowest evaluated price.

Evaluation: Price will be evaluated for reasonableness. Award will be made to the offeror with the lowest evaluated price.

In accordance with FAR Subpart 9.1, the Government will make a determination of contractor responsibility for the apparent successful awardee prior to placing the order.

NAME: DATE:

mailto:BOAST@army.mil Applicable Clauses-Provisions

(2) [ Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (h)(1) of this clause.] The Contractor represents that it __ is, __ is not, a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1001.

(3) [ Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (h)(1) of this clause. ] The Contractor represents that it __ is, __ is not a women-owned small business concern.

(4) Women-owned small business (WOSB) joint venture eligible under the WOSB Program. The Contractor represents that it __ is, __ is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [ The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(5) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture. The Contractor represents that it __ is, __ is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [ The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __ .]

(6) [ Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (h)(1) of this clause. ] The Contractor represents that it __ is, __ is not a veteran-owned small business concern.

(7) [ Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (h)(6) of this clause.] The Contractor represents that it __ is, __ is not a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern.

(8) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program. The Contractor represents that it __ is, __ is not an SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 128.402. [ The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(9) [ Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (h)(1) of this clause. ] The Contractor represents that (i) It __ is, __ is not a HUBZone small business concern listed, on the date of this representation, on the List of Qualified HUBZone Small Business Concerns maintained by the Small Business Administration, and no material changes in ownership and control, principal office, or HUBZone employee percentage have occurred since it was certified in accordance with 13 CFR part 126; and

(ii) It __ is, __ is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 126, and the representation in paragraph (h)(8)(i) of this clause is accurate for each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture. [ The Contractor shall enter the names of each of the HUBZone small business concerns participating in the HUBZone joint venture: _____.] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the HUBZone representation.

[ Contractor to sign and date and insert authorized signer's name and title.____________________________ ]

QMS Requirements: ISO 9001:2015 (21 Oct 2015) or equivalent. Tailored by excluding paragraph 8.3

(b) The contractor shall include applicable requirements of the higher-level quality standard(s) listed in paragraph (a) of this clause and the requirement to flow down such standards, as applicable, to lower-tier subcontracts in--

(1) Any subcontract for critical and complex items (see 46.203(b) and (c)); or

(2) When the technical requirements of a subcontract require--

(i) Control of such things as design, work operations, in-process control, testing and inspection; or

(ii) Attention to such factors as organization, planning, work instructions, documentation control, and advanced metrology.

(DEVIATION 2026-O0036) (FEB 2026)

(b) The Offeror must list any hazardous material, as defined in paragraph (a) of this clause, to be delivered under this contract. The hazardous material shall be properly identified and include any applicable identification number, such as National Stock Number or Special Item Number. This information shall also be included on the Safety Data Sheet submitted under this contract.

Material (If none, insert None): Identification No.:

(c) This list must be updated during performance of the contract whenever the Contractor determines that any other material to be delivered under this contract is hazardous.

(d) The apparently successful offeror agrees to submit, for each item as required prior to award, a Safety Data Sheet, meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200(g) and the latest version of Federal Standard No. 313, for all hazardous material identified in paragraph (b) of this clause. Data shall be submitted in accordance with Federal Standard No. 313, whether or not the apparently successful offeror is the actual manufacturer of these items. Failure to submit the Safety Data Sheet prior to award may result in the apparently successful offeror being considered nonresponsible and ineligible for award.

(e) If, after award, there is a change in the composition of the item(s) or a revision to Federal Standard No. 313, which renders incomplete or inaccurate the data submitted under paragraph (d) of this clause, the Contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer and resubmit the data.

(f) Neither the requirements of this clause nor any act or failure to act by the Government shall relieve the Contractor of any responsibility or liability for the safety of Government, Contractor, or subcontractor personnel or property.

(g) Nothing contained in this clause shall relieve the Contractor from complying with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations (including the obtaining of licenses and permits) in connection with hazardous material.

(h) The Government’s rights in data furnished under this contract with respect to hazardous material are as follows:

(1) To use, duplicate and disclose any data to which this clause is applicable. The purposes of this right are to—

(i) Apprise personnel of the hazards to which they may be exposed in using, handling, packaging, transporting, or disposing of hazardous materials;

(ii) Obtain medical treatment for those affected by the material; and

(iii) Have others use, duplicate, and disclose the data for the Government for these purposes.

(2) To use, duplicate, and disclose data furnished under this clause, in accordance with subparagraph (h)(1) of this clause, in precedence over any other clause of this contract providing for rights in data.

(3) The Government is not precluded from using similar or identical data acquired from other sources.

52.223-11 2/1/26 OZONE-DEPLETING SUBSTANCES (FEB 2026) BOA Attachment 0002 - FAR 13 Warning: Contains (or manufactured with, if applicable) *_______, a substance(s) which harm(s) public health and environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere.

* The Contractor shall insert the name of the substance(s).

252.223-7001 12/1/91 HAZARD WARNING LABELS BOA Attachment 0002 - FAR 13 (a) Hazardous material, as used in this clause, is defined in the Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data clause of this contract.

(b) The Contractor shall label the item package (unit container) of any hazardous material to be delivered under this contract in accordance with the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200 et seq). The Standard requires that the hazard warning label conform to the requirements of the standard unless the material is otherwise subject to the labeling requirements of one of the following statutes:

(1) Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act;

(2) Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act;

(3) Consumer Product Safety Act;

(4) Federal Hazardous Substances Act; or

(5) Federal Alcohol Administration Act.

(c) The Offeror shall list which hazardous material listed in the Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data clause of this contract will be labeled in accordance with one of the Acts in paragraphs (b)(1) through (5) of this clause instead of the Hazard Communication Standard. Any hazardous material not listed will be interpreted to mean that a label is required in accordance with the Hazard Communication Standard.

MATERIAL (If None, Insert None.) ACT

(d) The apparently successful Offeror agrees to submit, before award, a copy of the hazard warning label for all hazardous materials not listed in paragraph (c) of this clause. The Offeror shall submit the label with the Material Safety Data Sheet being furnished under the Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data clause of this contract.

(e) The Contractor shall also comply with MIL-STD-129, Marking for Shipment and Storage (including revisions adopted during the term of this contract).

52.209-1 2/1/26 QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (a) Definition. As used in this clause—

Qualification requirement means a Government requirement for testing or other quality assurance demonstration that must be completed before award.

(b) One or more qualification requirements apply to the supplies or services covered by this contract. For those supplies or services requiring qualification, whether the covered product or service is an end item under this contract or simply a component of an end item, the product, manufacturer, or source must have demonstrated that it meets the standards prescribed for qualification before award of this contract. The product, manufacturer, or source must be qualified at the time of award whether or not the name of the product, manufacturer, or source is actually included on a qualified products list, qualified manufacturers list, or qualified bidders list. Offerors should contact the agency activity designated below to obtain all requirements that they or their products or services, or their subcontractors or their products or services, must satisfy to become qualified and to arrange for an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities to meet the standards specified for qualification.

(Name) usarmy.detroit.tacom.list.lcmc-competition-management-office@army.mil

(Address) 6501 E. 11 Mile Rd., ATTN: AMSTA-CSC-M, Detroit Arsenal, MI 48397-5000

(c) If an offeror, manufacturer, source, product or service covered by a qualification requirement has already met the standards specified, the relevant information noted below should be provided.

Offeror’s Name _____________________________________

Manufacturer’s Name________________________________

Source’s Name _____________________________________

Item Name ________________________________________

Service Identification ________________________________

Test Number _______________________________________ (to the extent known)

(d) Even though a product or service subject to a qualification requirement is not itself an end item under this contract, the product, manufacturer, or source must nevertheless be qualified at the time of award of this contract. This is necessary whether the Contractor or a subcontractor will ultimately provide the product or service in question. If, after award, the Contracting Officer discovers that an applicable qualification requirement was not in fact met at the time of award, the Contracting Officer may either terminate this contract for default or allow performance to continue if adequate consideration is offered and the action is determined to be otherwise in the Government's best interests.

(e) If an offeror, manufacturer, source, product or service has met the qualification requirement but is not yet on a qualified products list, qualified manufacturers list, or qualified bidders list, the offeror must submit evidence of qualification prior to award of this contract. Unless determined to be in the Government's interest, award of this contract will not be delayed to permit an offeror to submit evidence of qualification.

(f) Any change in location or ownership of the plant where a previously qualified product or service was manufactured or performed requires reevaluation of the qualification. Similarly, any change in location or ownership of a previously qualified manufacturer or source requires reevaluation of the qualification. The reevaluation must be accomplished before the date of award.

Technical & Quality Requirement

This solicitation and resulting contract contains technical data whose export is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Section 2751 of Title 22, United States Code) or the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (Chapter 58 Sections 4801-4852 of Title 50, United States Code). This also applies to distribution of the TDP to all SUBCONTRACTORS at every level.

To be eligible to gain access to this export controlled TDP (via SAM.gov) an offeror must have a current DD 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement certification on file with the Defense Logistics Information Service (DLIS). To obtain certification, contractors must submit a DD Form 2345 to the United States (U.S.)/Canada Joint Certification Office (JCO), along with a copy of supporting documentation. DD Form 2345 and instructions can be found on the Joint Certification Program website at: http://www.dla.mil/HQ/InformationOperations/Offers/Products/LogisticsApplications/JCP.aspx

Processing time is estimated at six (6) to ten (10) weeks after receipt. Upon receipt of certification, an offeror may request the TDP in accordance with the Technical Data Package instructions. Upon completion of the purposes for which Government Technical Data has been provided, the offeror, and all subcontractors, vendors, and sub-vendors of the offeror, are required to destroy all documents, including all reproductions, duplications, or copies thereof as may have been further distributed. Destruction of this technical data shall be accomplished by: shredding, pulping, burning, or melting any physical copies of the TDP and/or deletion or removal of downloaded TDP files from computer drives and electronic devices, and any copies of those files.

TECHNICAL DATA PACKAGE INFORMATION a. The following Xd item applies to this solicitation:

[ ] 1. There is no Technical Data Package (TDP) included with this solicitation.

[X] 2. The TDP for this solicitation (Attachment 0001) resides within the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://SAM.gov) associated with this solicitation number:

PANDTA-26-P-0000 029863

To access the data through SAM:

i. Log on to the SAM web site: https://SAM.gov.

ii. Search for the solicitation number.

iii. Click on the attachment you would like to view.

iv. If the attachment is restricted, request access to the document.

b. TDPs that have an Export Control Warning Notice are subject to the Arms Export Control Act (Section 2751 of Title 22, United States Code) or the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (Chapter 58 Sections 48014852 of Title 50, United States Code).

c. Further dissemination of the TDP must be in accordance with provisions of DoD Directive 5230.25, DoDI 5230.24, its Distribution Statement markings, and U.S. export control laws. This also applies to distribution of the TDP to all SUBCONTRACTORS at every level.

d. To obtain these TDPs, contractors must have a current DD 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement on file with Defense Logistics Information Service (DLIS). To obtain certification, go to DD FORM 2345 Instructions and DD 2345.

e. Upon completion of the purposes for which Government Technical Data has been provided, the Contractor is required to destroy all documents, including all reproductions, duplications, or copies thereof as may have been further distributed by the Contractor. Destruction of this technical data shall be accomplished by: shredding, pulping, burning, or melting any physical copies of the TDP and/or deletion or removal of downloaded TDP files from computer drives and electronic devices, and any copies of those files.

f. If technical data is otherwise restricted, select Request Explicit Access. This will generate an email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer at Army Contract Command - Warren (DTA) with all the information needed to grant contractor access to restricted documents. SAM will automatically generate an email stating when the requesting contractor has permission to view or download TDP items.

g. If multiple individuals in the contractors organization need access to the Technical Data Package (TDP) for a solicitation and an explicit access request is required, each individual MUST submit an explicit access request to be granted approval to view the TDP. Those same individuals MUST be registered in SAM. Any individuals no longer with the company should be deleted. Questions related to registration in SAM should be directed to https://www.sam.gov/ The SAM helpdesk phone number is (866) 606-8220. Vendors are responsible for placing correct information in SAM.

i. depict the completed (item(s), and

ii. serve as the basis for inspection of the completed item(s).

b. These drawings DO NOT cover intermediate drawings/specifications or steps in the manufacturing process. As a result, even if all the dimensions and tolerances specified in the engineering design drawing for each individual part are met, a cumulative unacceptable fit for the contract item could result.

c. The Contractor is responsible for producing the shop or process drawings needed to cover intermediate steps in the manufacturing process.

d. The Contractor agrees that he has obtained all specifications and drawings necessary to manufacture the items being solicited in accordance with the TDP including all incorporated specifications and drawings. The contractor is responsible for having all drawings and specifications. Delivery delays are not excusable where the contractor asserts that it did not have a specification or drawing and has failed to request, in writing, the specification from either the Contracting Officer or Contract Specialist prior to the solicitation closing date.

e. Failure to produce an end item with a cumulative fit that conforms to Government drawings, specifications or other supplemental manufacturing documentation, will result in the Contractor being responsible for correcting this condition at no additional cost to the Government and no delivery schedule extension.

REQUIREMENT FOR AN OPSEC STANDING OPERATION PROCEDURE/PLAN (a) The contractor is subject to, at a minimum, the provisions of the current TACOM OPSEC Plan, or other approved U.S. Government OPSEC plan, per AR 530-1, Operations Security. This Plan specifies the government’s critical information, why it needs to be protected, where it is located, who is responsible for it, and how to protect it.

(b) The contractor will receive a copy of the Plan at time of award. Local form STA Form 7114 (or similar) will be used to document and record security OPSEC reviews which are conducted by TACOM G3/G2 or individual organizations supporting AT/OPSEC Officers.

(c) The contractor shall identify an individual who will be an OPSEC Coordinator. The contractor will ensure that this individual is OPSEC Level I.

OPSEC TRAINING REQUIREMENT

The Contractor may submit Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Requests for Variance (RFVs), and Notices of Revision (NORs) for the requirements in the Government-provided Technical Data Package (TDP).

a. The Configuration Change Management section of SAE EIA-649-1(current revision) Configuration Management Requirement for Defense Contracts, Paragraph 3.3, shall be used for configuration control of material with the following exclusions: paragraph 3.3(3); the second sentence of paragraph 3.3.1.8.1(1).

b. Furnished item(s) shall conform to the approved configuration requirements/revision, unless a Request for Variance (RFV) is processed and approved as provided by Paragraph E. below. The term "Request for Variance" includes Requests for Deviations and Waivers.

c. Value Engineering Change Proposals (VECPs) for cost saving improvements to the TDP should not be processed per SAE EIA-649-1 and should be referred to Section I FAR Clause 52.248-1 - Value Engineering.

d. All ECPs submitted will be deemed routine. If an ECP is considered as an emergency or urgent; that justification for the rationale shall be included in the ECP submittal with all applicable supporting documentation.

e. For ECPs, RFVs, or NORs, the Contractor must submit the documentation listed in sub-paragraphs e (i) through e (iii). Failure to submit a complete legible package may result in return of the ECP/RFV/SCN/NOR without processing.

(i) for ECPs, the Contractor shall prepare and deliver the ECP in accordance with (IAW) CDRL A001.

(ii) for RFVs, the Contractor shall prepare and deliver the RFV IAW CDRL A002.

(iii) for NORs, the Contractor shall prepare and deliver the NOR IAW CDRL A003.

f. The Government’s acceptance of the data deliverable required by CDRL/DD Form 1423 in e(i)-(iii) above signifies only that the data satisfies the requirements of the DID and is considered acceptable for Government processing. Acceptance of the data deliverable does not signify "technical approval" of the change proposed by the deliverable and should not be interpreted as authorizing the Contractor to proceed with the work proposed by the change. Disposition of the change (approval/disapproval) will follow acceptance of the CDRL at the Government’s sole discretion. Incorporation of an approved RFV or ECP will require execution of a contract modification.

g. The Contractor should direct questions regarding the status of an ECP or RFV to the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) and copy the Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO).

h. The submission of an ECP/RFV/SCN/NOR does not affect the required delivery date of the contract.

Counterintelligence Awareness and Reporting (CIAR); formerly known as Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP) Per AR 381-12, all Department of the Army (DA) personnel (Military/Civilian/Contractor) must complete CIAR training within 30 days of assignment or employment to an organization/contract, and then once every 12 months thereafter pursuant to DoDD 5240.06. DA personnel will complete “Counterintelligence Awareness and Reporting for DoD Employees” – CI116.16, located at https://www.cdse.edu/, to satisfy most Army annual training requirements.

In addition, per AR 381-12 Chapter 5, the following individual(s) must receive an in-person CIAR briefing directly from an ACI Special Agent or a CI-experienced person in addition to the annual training requirement:

• DA personnel scheduled to travel (official, unofficial, permanent change of station) to or through countries with a high foreign intelligence or terrorist threat level as identified by Defense Intelligence Agency or the Department of State, will receive a special CIAR briefing prior to the travel and will be debriefed upon return. AR 381–12 • 13 June 2025 11

• DA personnel who have security clearances travelling to foreign locations in any duty status must fulfill pre-and-post travel security briefing and debriefing requirements in accordance with the DoD Foreign Clearance Guide and DoDD 4500.54E.

• DA personnel deploying in support of military exercises or contingency operations will receive a special CIAR briefing prior to departure.

• DA personnel taking part in bilateral or multilateral engagements with foreign governments or international organizations will receive a CIAR briefing prior to the event.

• Foreign visitors, personnel, and personal connections. Commanders will coordinate with unit security managers to identify personnel potentially vulnerable to FIE exploitation and ensure they are referred to ACI to receive specialized CIAR briefing.

• Such personnel will receive foreign intelligence threat briefings prior to foreign travel or event.

• Personnel with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information and Special Access Programs.

• Personnel assigned to or supporting defense critical infrastructure or associated assets, pursuant to DoDD 3020.40 and DoDI 5240.19, will receive an in-person special CIAR briefing on an annual basis. Such personnel will notify their local ACI office of all projected foreign travel or foreign visits.

• Foreign government employment. Current and retired DA personnel seeking employment with foreign government entities will have CIAR training and support made available.

• Information technology professionals System administrators, privileged users, and those with privileged access that provides an individual capability to alter the properties, behavior, or control of a DoD information system will receive in-person special CIAR briefings on an annual basis.

• Professional and educational exchange programs with foreign governments.

These briefings will be tailored to the particular risk or threat involved, including methods the person may use to minimize the risk, and will place special emphasis on reporting responsibilities. Debriefings will be conducted as soon as feasible following completion of travel, duty, or visit to a foreign country, or attendance at a conference with foreign personnel by an ACI Special Agent. Failure to receive training does not relieve individuals from their reporting responsibilities in chapter 4 of this regulation.

CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION General: There are types of information that are not classified but that require application of access and distribution controls and protective measures for a variety of reasons. This information is known as controlled unclassified information (CUI). The types of information considered CUI are U.S. Government technical information and information listed at the CUI registry (https://www.archives.gov/cui/registry/category-list ). When handling CUI material, all personnel are to comply with these requirements and follow their company policy and/or applicable Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) concerning the protection of proprietary information in situations not clearly stated herein.

• Technical Information Description: Any recorded information related to experimental, developmental, or engineering works that can be used to define an engineering or manufacturing process, or can be used to design, procure, produce, support, maintain, operate, repair, or overhaul program material. The data may be graphic or pictorial delineations in media (e.g., computer software, drawings, or photographs), text in specifications, related performance or design documents, or computer printouts. Examples of technical information include research and engineering data, engineering drawings, and associated lists, specifications, standards, process sheets, manuals, technical reports, catalog-item identifications, and related information, and computer software documentation.

• CUI Information Description: Unclassified Information that requires safeguarding or dissemination controls pursuant to and consistent with applicable law, regulations, and government-wide or LRGWP policies but is not classified under EO 13526, (Classified National Security Information).C.8.4 CUI Markings All documents containing CUI will carry the CUI markings in accordance with DoDI 5200.48. Discontinue all use of legacy or other markings not permitted or included in either the CUI Registry or DoDI 5200.48. Marking of Technical Information will include the statement provided in the Security Classification Guide. If the contents of the technical document require more than one Distribution Statement, apply the most restrictive statement. This does not preclude additional mandated markings as may be required by the contract.

• Protection of CUI Information Access: In accordance with (IAW) DoDI 5200.48, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), 6 MAR 2020, all contractors supporting this contract who receive, store, or generate CUI are required to take the DoD Mandatory CUI training available on the Security Awareness Hub at : https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/cui/index.html . Per DoDI 5200.48 and pursuant to all contractual requirements, DoD contractors require initial CUI training and annual CUI refresher training. CUI may be released only to an individual who has a valid need for such access in connection with the accomplishment of a lawful and authorized Government purpose. Further dissemination of such information will be at the discretion of the Government Security Manager. All personnel supporting this contract shall sign a CUI Non-disclosure Agreement prior to gaining access to the information. Personnel no longer requiring access to CUI must dispose (see Disposal below) or surrender any in their possession and terminate future access to it.

• Storing/Handling: During working hours, take reasonable steps to minimize risk of access to CUI by unauthorized personnel. After working hours, when not in physical possession of the owner, all CUI (whether hardcopy or optical media (e.g., DVDs, CDs) that contain CUI) must be afforded a reasonable degree of physical protection to prevent theft of program information (e.g., store CUI information in locked desks or file cabinets, locked rooms, cable lock laptops, storing in a trunk, storing out of site or similar means). Do not display CUI in public places (e.g., airports, airplanes, restaurants). Electronic storing and processing of CUI shall be in accordance with DFARS 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Controlled Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting. Do not process CUI on public computers (e.g., those available for use by the general public in kiosks, hotel business centers), public wireless networks or computers that do not have access control. Personally owned computers and personally owned devices are not authorized to process CUI. Portable electronic devices (e.g., smartphones, laptop computers, tablets), non-portable computers, and removable media (e.g., external hard drives, flash drives, USB drives; not including optical media) must be physically and electronically protected as described in this instruction, DFARS 252.204-7012 and DoDI 8582.01.

• Dissemination: CUI printed documents and material may be transmitted through mail channels, commercial carrier or hand-carried without formal courier orders. CUI information may be disseminated to DoD personnel and DoD contractors to conduct official business for the program.