40.000
Scope of part
FAR 40.000 establishes that Part 40 covers broad information and supply chain security requirements for all product and service acquisitions, with additional or specific policies found in other referenced FAR parts.
Overview
- FAR 40.000 defines the scope of Part 40, which establishes broad security requirements for the acquisition of products and services by the federal government. It focuses on policies and procedures for managing both information security and supply chain security, especially when these acquisitions involve information and communications technology (ICT), but also applies more broadly. The section clarifies that while Part 40 covers general security requirements, other FAR parts (such as Part 39, 4, 24, and 46) address more specific or additional security-related policies and procedures. It also notes that non-security-related information and supply chain policies are found elsewhere in the FAR, such as labor or climate risks.
Key Rules
- Broad Security Requirements
- Part 40 applies to acquisitions of products and services, prescribing general information and supply chain security policies and procedures.
- ICT-Specific Policies
- Security policies specific to ICT are addressed in FAR Part 39.
- Additional Security Policies
- FAR Parts 4, 24, and 46 provide further guidance on managing information and supply chain security.
- Non-Security Risks
- Other FAR parts (e.g., 22 and 23) cover non-security-related risks in information and supply chains.
Responsibilities
- Contracting Officers: Must ensure compliance with Part 40's broad security requirements and consult referenced FAR parts for specific guidance.
- Contractors: Should be aware that security requirements may span multiple FAR parts and ensure compliance with all applicable policies.
- Agencies: Oversee implementation and integration of security requirements across acquisitions.
Practical Implications
- This section exists to clarify the scope and interrelation of security requirements in federal acquisitions, helping contracting professionals identify where to find relevant policies. It impacts daily contracting by requiring awareness of multiple FAR parts for comprehensive compliance. Common pitfalls include overlooking referenced parts or misapplying security requirements to non-ICT acquisitions.