Validated Cryptography for Secure Communications.

As prescribed in 1239.7204(c), insert a clause substantially as follows: Validated Cryptography for Secure Communications (NOV 2022) (a) The Contractor shall use only cryptographic mechanisms that comply with ___ [ Contracting Officer insert FIPS 140-2 level # ]. All deliverables shall be labeled ___ [ Contracting Officer insert appropriate label such as “For Official Use Only” (FOUO) or other DOT-agency selected designation per document sensitivity ]. (b) External transmission/dissemination of ___ [ Contracting Officer fill-in: e.g., labeled deliverables ] to or from a Government computer must be encrypted. Certified encryption modules must be used in accordance with ___ [ Contracting Officer shall insert the standard, such as FIPS PUB 140-2, “Security requirements for Cryptographic Modules.” (End of clause)