Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls
A solicitation provision under the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, placed in Uniform Contract Format Section L (Instructions to offerors).
When it applies
Required by DFARS 204.7304(a) in all DoD solicitations (including FAR part 12 commercial), except those solely for COTS items.
Prescription
The DFARS directs use of 252.204-7008 at 204.7304(a) — read the prescribing section on acquisition.gov →.
Official text
The full, authoritative text of 252.204-7008 is on acquisition.gov: View DFARS 252.204-7008 →
Frequently asked questions
When does DFARS 252.204-7008 apply?
Required by DFARS 204.7304(a) in all DoD solicitations (including FAR part 12 commercial), except those solely for COTS items.
Where is DFARS 252.204-7008 prescribed?
The DFARS prescribes 252.204-7008 at 204.7304(a). ArcClause selects it automatically when your acquisition triggers that prescription.
Is DFARS 252.204-7008 a solicitation provision or a contract clause?
252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls, is a solicitation provision under the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement.
Is DFARS 252.204-7008 incorporated by reference or set out in full text?
252.204-7008 is typically incorporated by reference in the solicitation.
Where can I read the official text of DFARS 252.204-7008?
The full, authoritative text of 252.204-7008 is published on acquisition.gov.
How do I know which clauses apply to my acquisition?
ArcClause builds a complete FAR/DFARS clause matrix for your acquisition automatically — enter your parameters and it selects every applicable provision and clause, including 252.204-7008 when triggered. It is free to use at https://www.aframesolutions.com/arcclause.
Which clauses does your solicitation need?
Answer a short wizard and ArcClause builds your full FAR & agency-supplement matrix, with the prescription behind every row, aware of both the legacy FAR and the FAR Overhaul deviations your agency has adopted. Get it emailed to you as Word & Excel. Free, no login.