DoD Cyber Incident Reporting and Cloud Computing Information Collection

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ACTION:

Notice and request for comments regarding a proposed extension of an approved information collection requirement.

SUMMARY:

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, DoD announces the proposed extension of a public information collection
requirement and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. DoD invites comments on: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of DoD, including
whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of DoD's estimate of the burden of the proposed information
collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the
burden of the information collection on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of
information technology. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved this information collection for use through
October 31, 2025. DoD proposes that OMB approve an extension of the information collection requirement, to expire three years
after the approval date.

DATES:

DoD will consider all comments received by August 5, 2025.

ADDRESSES:

You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control Number 0704-0478, using either of the following methods:

○ Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.

○ Email: osd.dfars@mail.mil. Include OMB Control Number 0704-0478 in the subject line of the message.

Comments received generally will be posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Ms. Heather Kitchens, at 571-296-7152.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Title and OMB Number: Safeguarding Covered Defense Information, Cyber

  Incident Reporting, and Cloud Computing; OMB Control Number 0704-0478.

Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for-profit institutions.

Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits.

Frequency: On occasion.

Number of Respondents: 1,971.

Responses per Respondent: 8.2, approximately.

Annual Responses: 16,233.

Average Burden per Response: 0.42 hour.

Annual Burden Hours: 6,770.

Needs and Uses: Offerors and contractors must report cyber incidents on unclassified networks or information systems, within cloud computing
services, and when they affect contractors designated as providing operationally critical support, as required by statute.

a. The clause at DFARS 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting, covers cyber incident
reporting requirements for incidents that affect a covered contractor information system or the covered defense information
residing therein, or that affects the contractor's ability to perform the requirements of the contract that are designated
as operationally critical support and identified in the contract.

b. The provision at DFARS 252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls, requires an offeror
that proposes to vary from any of the security controls of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication
(SP) 800-171 in effect at the time the solicitation is issued to submit to the contracting officer a written explanation of
how the specified security control is not applicable or an alternative control or protective measure is used to achieve equivalent
protection.

c. The provision at DFARS 252.239-7009, Representation of Use of Cloud Computing, requires offerors to report that they “anticipate”
or do not anticipate” utilizing cloud computing service in performance of a contract resulting from a solicitation containing
the provision. The representation will notify contracting officers of the applicability of the cloud computing requirements
of the DFARS 252.239-7010 clause of the contract.

d. The clause at DFARS 252.239-7010, Cloud Computing Services, requires reporting of cyber incidents that occur when DoD is
purchasing cloud computing services.

These DFARS provisions and clauses facilitate mandatory cyber incident reporting requirements in accordance with statutory
regulations. When reports are submitted, DoD will analyze the reported information for cyber threats and vulnerabilities in
order to develop response measures as well as improve U.S. Government understanding of advanced cyber threat activity. In
addition, the security requirements in NIST SP 800-171 are specifically tailored for use in protecting sensitive information
residing in contractor information systems and generally reduce the burden placed on contractors by eliminating Federal-centric
processes and requirements. The information provided will inform the Department in assessing the overall risk to DoD covered
defense information on unclassified contractor systems and networks.

Jennifer D. Johnson, Editor/Publisher, Defense Acquisition Regulations System. [FR Doc. 2025-10277 Filed 6-5-25; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001-FR-P

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