DFARS 252.204-7020 - NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements

The DFARS clause 252.204-7020 establishes the Department of Defense's requirements for contractors to assess compliance with NIST Special Publication 800-171, which governs the protection of Controlled Unclassified Information in non-federal systems. It mandates reporting of assessment results, remediation plans, and periodic updates to a DoD designated authority to ensure ongoing security of CUI handled by defense contractors.