Official text of 1252.239-78
As prescribed in 1239.7204(c), insert a clause substantially as follows:
Validated Cryptography for Secure Communications (NOV 2022)
(a) The Contractor shall use only cryptographic mechanisms that comply with ___ [Contracting Officer insert FIPS 140–2 level #]. All deliverables shall be labeled ___ [Contracting Officer insert appropriate label such as “For Official Use Only” (FOUO) or other DOT-agency selected designation per document sensitivity].
(b) External transmission/dissemination of ___ [Contracting Officer fill-in: e.g., labeled deliverables] to or from a Government computer must be encrypted. Certified encryption modules must be used in accordance with ___ [Contracting Officer shall insert the standard, such as FIPS PUB 140–2, “Security requirements for Cryptographic Modules.”
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Where it's prescribed
As prescribed in 1239.7204(c), insert a clause substantially as follows:
Verifying this text
The text above is reproduced verbatim from GSA's published source files for the Transportation supplement. The controlling version is the one in the Code of Federal Regulations: 1252.239-78 on eCFR.