FCI explained
What is FCI? Federal Contract Information explained
Federal Contract Information is nonpublic information provided by or created for the government under a contract, with specified exclusions.
Check the contract and information
The FAR definition excludes public government information and simple transaction information such as payment processing. Identify the actual information and contract clauses rather than assuming every business document is FCI.
In UpCISO
Record whether you handle FCI in Profile and identify the systems and providers involved in Scope. Use evidence references instead of uploading actual FCI. Profile answers guide preparation; they do not decide your contractual obligations.
Official sources
Reviewed 2026-09-22. Check current sources and your contract when making assessment or eligibility decisions.