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FAR 52.204-21
Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems

Federal Acquisition Regulation · Cybersecurity & Compliance · Updated 2026-08-26
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What it says

Imposes 15 basic cyber hygiene requirements (access control, patching, malware protection, etc.) on contractor systems that process federal contract information.

Why it matters on DIBBS

The cyber floor for every federal contractor, including pure suppliers. The 15 controls are things a competent IT setup does anyway — but you are certifying them, so check.

This is a plain-English editorial summary, not the official text and not legal advice. Read the official clause at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-21.

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