For acquisitions requiring information assurance against compromising emanations, the requiring activity is responsible for providing to the contracting officer—

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(a) The required protections, i.e., an established National TEMPEST standard (e.g., NSTISSAM TEMPEST 1-92) or a standard used by other authority;

(b) The required identification markings to include markings for TEMPEST or other standard, certified equipment (especially if to be reused);

(c) Inspection and acceptance requirements addressing the validation of compliance with TEMPEST or other standards; and

(d) A date through which the accreditation is considered current for purposes of the proposed contract.

[69 FR 35534, June 25, 2004, as amended at 84 FR 58337, Oct. 31, 2019]