Federal Contracting Acronym
DFARS 7012
DFARS 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information
Plain-English definition
DFARS 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information (DFARS 7012) is a core federal acquisition term used in regulations, solicitations, and contract administration. Cybersecurity and information-protection terms appear in DFARS clauses, authorization packages, and supplier performance assessments. Contractors map controls, evidence, and reporting to customer requirements.
Why it matters
Flow-down of 7012 drives subcontractor cyber compliance and SPRS verification at award.
Where you will see it
DoD solicitations, contract clause lists, and supplier performance risk reviews.
Example in context
When reviewing a solicitation, a contractor confirms how DFARS 7012 is used in the notice, whether related clauses apply, and which internal subject-matter experts should validate the response.