PGI 204.7303-2 Safeguarding controls and requirements
Subsection DFARS Procedures, Guidance, and Information
Facts
- Citation
- PGI 204.7303-2
- Type
- Subsection
- Supplements
- FAR Part 4 Administrative and Information Matters
- Text as of
- DFARS PGI Change May 7, 2026
- Official text
- acquisition.gov
Text from acquisition.gov. Federal Register history from the Federal Register's records of the rules that amended this subsection.
Text
(a) When an offeror proposes to vary from any of the security requirements specified by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171, “Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Information Systems and Organizations,” in accordance with paragraph (c)(2) of the solicitation provision at DFARS 252.204-7008, or in accordance with paragraphs (b)(2)(ii)(B) of DFARS clause 252.204-7012, the contracting officer shall submit the offeror’s explanation of the proposed variance to the DoD Chief Information Officer via email at osd.dibcsia@mail.mil for adjudication.
(b) For additional information on safeguarding controls and requirements, see the Frequently Asked Questions document at http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pdi/network_penetration_reporting_and_contracting.html.
Sections cited
- DFARS 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls
- DFARS 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting
Quick answers
What is PGI 204.7303-2?
PGI 204.7303-2 is a subsection of the DFARS Procedures, Guidance, and Information, titled "Safeguarding controls and requirements".
Are changes to PGI 204.7303-2 proposed?
No proposed rule from the last 3 years is waiting on a final rule.
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