CUI Contractor Training Acknowledgment.pdf

This is a Memorandum for Columbus Air Force Base Contractors regarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) safeguarding requirements. Issued on 3 July 2024 by the 14th Contracting Squadron, the memorandum establishes mandatory procedures for all contractors and subcontractors at any tier working on contracts involving Federal contract information residing in or transiting through contractor information systems.

Key requirements include: contractors must insert FAR clause 52.204-21 (Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems) into solicitations and contracts; all contractors with CUI access must complete DoD mandatory CUI Training from MyLearning before accessing CUI or within 30 days of assignment to Columbus Air Force Base, with training documentation attached to all Government Point of Entry systems postings; contractors must sign and return this memorandum as acknowledgment of completing training prior to receiving any contract or contract material classified as CUI; and contractors or subcontractors must notify the Contracting Officer of any improper CUI disclosure within 72 hours. Consequences for improper CUI disclosure are severe, including potential retaking of CUI training, debarment from base operations, or contract termination. The memorandum applies to every individual under the prime contractor and subcontractors and is signed by Maj. Craig E. Miles, Commander, 14th Contracting Squadron.