(a) This subpart:
(1) Prescribes procedures for safeguarding classified information required to be disclosed to contractors in connection with the solicitation of offers, and the award, performance, and termination of contracts.
(2) Implements the requirements of the Department of Defense’s Industrial Security Regulation (ISR) and Industrial Security Manual for Safeguarding Classified Information (ISM). By agreement, the Department of Defense (DoD) will act for, and on behalf of, GSA in rendering security services required for safeguarding classified information released by GSA to U.S. industry.
(b) As used in this subpart, the term:
(1) “Contractor(s)” means prospective contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers.
(2) “U.S. industry” means those industries (including educational and research institutions) located within the United States, its possessions, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
