Common use of Operational Security Clause in Contracts

Operational Security. Operational Security (OPSEC) is a preventive approach to ensuring U.S. interests are protected from enemy intelligence or actions. The Performer shall incorporate OPSEC measures expressed by the Center for Development of Security Excellence, Defense Security Service in the OPSEC Awareness for Military Members, DoD Employees and Contractors accessed at xxxxx://xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx/opsec/ when discussing this contract, customer, prototype, or information contained within the SOW. On September 21, 2001, the DoD designated Headquarters USSOCOM a sensitive unit, as defined by Title 00 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Code (USC) Section 552 (10 USC §552). In keeping with this designation, unclassified information related to USSOCOM military technology acquisitions managed by USSOCOM or any of its component commands, will be designated Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). As such, the Performer hereby unequivocally agrees that it shall not release to anyone outside the Performer's organization any unclassified information, regardless of medium (e.g., film, tape, document, PERFORMER’s external website, newspaper, magazine, journal, corporate annual report, etc.), pertaining to any part of this agreement, unless the AO has given prior written approval. Therefore, any release of information which associates USSOCOM, SOF, or any component command with an acquisition program, performer, or this agreement is prohibited unless specifically authorized by USSOCOM. Notwithstanding the above, technical content under Attachments 1 or 2 are excluded from this designation, providing that the performer provides a copy of the unclassified information for release to the AO at least 45 days before the proposed date for release. Requests for approval shall identify the specific information to be released, the medium to be used, and the purpose for the release. The Performer shall submit its request to the AO at least 45 days before the proposed date for release for approval. No release of any restricted information shall be made without specific written authorization by the AO. The Performer further understands that Title 18 USC Section 701 specifically prohibits the use of the USSOCOM emblem or logo in any medium (e.g., corporate website, marketing brochure, newspaper, magazine, etc.) unless authorized in writing by USSOCOM. Forward any requests to use the USSOCOM emblem or logo through the Contracting Officer. Furthermore, by entering into this Agreement, the Government neither directly nor indirectly endorses any product or service provided, or to be provided, by PERFORMER, whether directly or indirectly related to this Agreement. PERFORMER will not state or imply that this Agreement is either an endorsement by the Government or its employees. Any article approved for released by the Government shall contain a statement on the title page substantially as follows:

Operational Security. Operational Security (OPSEC) is a preventive approach to ensuring U.S. interests are protected from enemy intelligence or actions. The Performer shall incorporate OPSEC measures expressed by the Center for Development of Security Excellence, Defense Security Service in the OPSEC Awareness for Military Members, DoD Employees and Contractors accessed at xxxxx://xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx/opsec/ when discussing this contract, customer, prototype, or information contained within the SOW. On September 21, 2001, the DoD designated Headquarters USSOCOM a sensitive unit, as defined by Title 00 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Code (USC) Section 552 (10 USC §552). In keeping with this designation, unclassified information related to USSOCOM military technology acquisitions managed by USSOCOM or any of its component commands, will be designated Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). As such, the Performer hereby unequivocally agrees that it shall not release to anyone outside the Performer's organization any unclassified information, regardless of medium (e.g., film, tape, document, PERFORMER’s external website, newspaper, magazine, journal, corporate annual report, etc.), pertaining to any part of this agreement, unless the AO has given prior written approval. Therefore, any release of information which associates USSOCOM, SOF, or any component command with an acquisition program, performer, or this agreement is prohibited unless specifically authorized by USSOCOM. Notwithstanding the above, technical content under Attachments 1 or 2 are excluded from this designation, providing that the performer provides a copy of the unclassified information for release to the AO at least 45 days before the proposed date for release. Requests for approval shall identify the specific information to be released, the medium to be used, and the purpose for the release. The Performer shall submit its request to the AO at least 45 days before the proposed date for release for approval. No release of any restricted information shall be made without specific written authorization by the AO. The Performer further understands that Title 18 USC Section 701 specifically prohibits the use of the USSOCOM emblem or logo in any medium (e.g., corporate website, marketing brochure, newspaper, magazine, etc.) unless authorized in writing by USSOCOM. Forward any requests to use the USSOCOM emblem or logo through the Contracting Agreements Officer. Furthermore, by entering into this Agreement, the Government neither directly nor indirectly endorses any product or service provided, or to be provided, by PERFORMER, whether directly or indirectly related to this Agreement. PERFORMER will not state or imply that this Agreement is either an endorsement by the Government or its employees. Any article approved for released by the Government shall contain a statement on the title page substantially as follows:

Operational Security. Operational Security (OPSEC) is a preventive approach to ensuring U.S. interests are protected from enemy intelligence or actions. The Performer shall incorporate OPSEC measures expressed by the Center for Development of Security Excellence, Defense Security Service in the OPSEC Awareness for Military Members, DoD Employees and Contractors accessed at xxxxx://xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx/opsec/ xxxxx://xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx/opsec/index.htm when discussing this contract, customer, prototype, or information contained within the SOW. On September 21, 2001, the DoD designated Headquarters USSOCOM a sensitive unit, as defined by Title 00 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Code (USC) Section 552 (10 USC §552). In keeping with this designation, unclassified information related to USSOCOM military technology acquisitions managed by USSOCOM or any of its component commands, will be designated Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). As such, the Performer hereby unequivocally agrees that it shall not release to anyone outside the Performer's organization any unclassified information, regardless of medium (e.g., film, tape, document, PERFORMER’s external website, newspaper, magazine, journal, corporate annual report, etc.), pertaining to any part of this agreement, unless the AO has given prior written approval. Therefore, any release of information which associates USSOCOM, SOF, or any component command with an acquisition program, performer, or this agreement is prohibited unless specifically authorized by USSOCOM. Notwithstanding the above, technical content under Attachments 1 or 2 are excluded from this designation, providing that the performer provides a copy of the unclassified information for release to the AO at least 45 days before the proposed date for release. Requests for approval shall identify the specific information to be released, the medium to be used, and the purpose for the release. The Performer shall submit its request to the AO at least 45 days before the proposed date for release for approval. No release of any restricted information shall be made without specific written authorization by the AO. The Performer further understands that Title 18 USC Section 701 specifically prohibits the use of the USSOCOM emblem or logo in any medium (e.g., corporate website, marketing brochure, newspaper, magazine, etc.) unless authorized in writing by USSOCOM. Forward any requests to use the USSOCOM emblem or logo through the Contracting Agreements Officer. Furthermore, by entering into this Agreement, the Government neither directly nor indirectly endorses any product or service provided, or to be provided, by PERFORMER, whether directly or indirectly related to this Agreement. PERFORMER will not state or imply that this Agreement is either an endorsement by the Government or its employees. Any article approved for released by the Government shall contain a statement on the title page substantially as follows: