Assessing Contractor Implementation of Cybersecurity Requirements

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Encl 2 0750-0004 Supporting Statement.docx Supporting Statement A	2020-09-17
Encl 4 2019-D041 (i) DFARS Text.docx Supplementary Document	2020-09-17
Encl 1 0750-0004 Emergency Determination.docx Supplementary Document	2020-09-17
Emergency Clearance Memo 20200916.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-09-17

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
243651	High Assessment	New
243645	Medium Assessment	New
243644	Basic Assessment	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0750-0004	ICR Reference No: 202010-0750-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202009-0750-001
Agency/Subagency: DOD/DARC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Assessing Contractor Implementation of Cybersecurity Requirements
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 10/07/2020
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/07/2020
Terms of Clearance: After 6 months this collection will expire and DoD will need to publish a 60 and 30 day notice.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2021	6 Months From Approved
Responses	13,378	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	57,601	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	6,727,155	0	0

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Abstract: DoD has a requirement to collect information from offerors and contractors regarding the status of their implementation of implement the 110 system security requirements identified in the National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication (NIST SP) 800-171 on their information systems that process controlled unclassified information (CUI). This information is being collected through either a contractor’s submission of a Basic self-assessment in DoD’s Supplier Performance Risk System, or a Medium or High assessment of contractors conducted by DoD assessors. Results of a NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment reflect the net effect of NIST SP 800-171 security requirements not yet implemented by a contractor.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 41 USC 1303 Name of Law: null
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
0750-AK81	Final or interim final rulemaking	85 FR 61505	09/29/2020

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Basic Assessment
Medium Assessment
High Assessment

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	13,378	0	0	13,378	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	57,601	0	0	57,601	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	6,727,155	0	0	6,727,155	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: DoD is issuing an interim rule amending the DFARS to implement to NIST SP 800-171 DoD Strategic Assessment Methodology. The rule provides a new solicitation provision and contract clause for use in all acquisitions, excluding those exclusively for commercially available off-the-shelf items. Per the new provision, offerors that are required to have implemented NIST SP 800-171 per DFARS clause 252.204-7012, must have at minimum a current "Basic" self-assessment for each covered contractor information system in order to be considered for award. Per the new contract clause, if necessary, certain contractors may be required to provide documentation and demonstrate their implementation of the cyber security requirements during a "Medium" or "High" assessment conducted by DoD assessors

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $9,536,160

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 09/17/2020

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