For acquisitions requiring information assurance against compromising emanations, the requiring activity is responsible for providing to the contracting officer-
(a) The required protections, i.e., an established National TEMPEST standard (e.g., NACSEM 5100, NACSIM 5100A) or a standard used by other authority;
(b) The required identification markings to include markings for TEMPEST or other standard, certified equipment (especially if to be reused);
(c) Inspection and acceptance requirements addressing the validation of compliance with TEMPEST or other standards; and
(d) A date through which the accreditation is considered current for purposes of the proposed contract.
