FCIFederal Contract Information
Information not intended for public release that is provided by or generated for the government under a contract to develop or deliver a product or service.
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CUI
Government-created or -owned information that requires safeguarding controls per law, regulation, or government-wide policy, but is not classified.
CMMC Level 1 (Foundational)
The basic CMMC tier requiring the 15 safeguarding requirements at FAR 52.204-21(b)(1)(i)-(xv) for protecting Federal Contract Information (32 CFR 170.14(c)(2)). Allows annual self-assessment.
FAR 52.204-21
The FAR clause requiring basic safeguarding of Federal Contract Information on contractor systems. Specifies 15 security requirements aligned with CMMC Level 1.
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