R 261355Z MAR 25 MARADMIN 164/25 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC DCI WASHINGTON DC// SUBJ/PROCEDURES FOR UNSERVICEABLE GSA CONTAINERS// REF A/ DODM 5200.01, VOLUME 3, DATED: 28 JUL 2012// REF B/ ISOO NOTICE 2021-01, DATED: 29 JUN 2021// REF C/ ISOO NOTICE 2022-03, DATED: 18 AUG 2022// REF D/ FEDERAL STANDARD 809E, DATED: 17 FEB 2023 // REF E/ MCO 4400.201, VOLUME 6, DATED: 03 NOV 2016// REF F/ ISOO NOTICE 2014-02, DATED: 04 APR 2014// NARR/ REF A IS THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INFORMATION SECURITY PROGRAM: PROTECTION OF CLASSIFIED INFORMATION. REF B IS THE INFORMATION SECURITY OVERSIGHT OFFICE NOTICE REGARDING PHASE OUT OF CERTAIN GSA CONTAINERS. REF C IS THE INFORMATION SECURITY OVERSIGHT OFFICE NOTICE REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF GSA VAULT DOORS. REF D IS THE FEDERAL STANDARD FOR NEUTRALIZATION AND REPAIR OF GSA CONTAINERS. REF E IS THE MARINE CORPS ORDER ON MANAGEMENT OF PROPERTY IN THE POSSESSION OF THE MARINE CORPS VOLUME 6. REF F IS THE INFORMATION SECURITY OVERSITE OFFICE NOTICE REGARDING PURCHASE OF NEW GSA CONTAINERS.// POC/DC 1/M. RIEGER/CIV/IID, DC I/TEL: 703-692-0157/EMAIL: [email protected]// GENTEXT/REMARKS/ 1. Purpose: This MARADMIN provides guidance for unserviceable General Service Administration (GSA) containers and vault doors. 2. Background: Command Security Managers and Special Security Officers maintain containers and vault doors for the protection of classified information. The Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) has determined that GSA containers and vault doors manufactured prior to 1989 no longer meet the standards for protection of classified material and cannot be repaired/updated for continued use. All pre-1989 GSA containers must be removed from service NLT 1 October 2028, and vault doors NLT 1 October 2035. 3. Execution: 3.a. Authorities. 3.a.1. Reference (b) and (c) only apply to GSA containers and vault doors used for the protection of classified information. Containers and vault doors used for protection of AA&E are not subject to this requirement. 3.a.2. Per references (b) and (c), class five and six containers and class five vault doors manufactured prior to 1989 no longer meet the standards for protection of classified material and must be removed from service. These containers and vault doors may be visually identified by black lettering on the silver GSA approval label and are commonly referred to as "black label" containers or doors. The phase out of "black label" containers must be complete NLT 1 October 2028. 3.a.3. Reference (c) extends the phase out for “black label” vault doors to 1 October 2035. 3.b. NLT 30 April 2025, Command Security Managers and Special Security Officers will inventory all GSA containers and vault doors under their control, recommend consolidation of classified information where practical, formulate a plan for purchase of new GSA containers where necessary, and begin disposal of all black label containers ensuring that all black label containers are removed from service NLT than 1 October 2028. 3.b.1. NLT 31 May, 2025, commands will identify GSA approved black label vault doors to the servicing facilities office and coordinate necessary actions to remove and replace the vault door NLT 1 October 2035. 3.c. During the phase out period, black label containers may not be repaired. As directed in reference (d), neutralization of a locked-out container and replacement of the lock is considered a repair and is no longer authorized. Locked out black label containers will be neutralized and removed from service per paragraph 3.d.8. below. Reference (d) does provide for certain limited and minor field adjustments which do not meet the definition of a repair. GSA certified inspectors and technicians can assist in determining if these adjustments are authorized for the container in question. 3.d. Procedure for containers. 3.d.1. Command Security Managers and Special Security Officers will coordinate consolidation of classified material into GSA containers manufactured after 1989. These containers can be visually identified by red lettering on the GSA approval label. Where purchase of new containers is required, follow the procedures in para 3.d.8 of this MARADMIN. Due to the high cost and long lead time for procurement of new containers, purchases should be included in the command's budgetary cycle. 3.d.2. Where a container has been recertified, that container will always be identified by black lettering on the GSA approval label; however, the label will specifically state "recertified container". The servicing GSA inspector will indicate the original label color on the recertification label and this original color will be used when complying with reference (b). 3.d.3. Any uncertainty regarding the container manufacture date may be confirmed from information found on the manufacturer's label which can be located on one side or the other of the control drawer when open, or on the back of the door for GSA approved vault doors. The manufacturer's label will include the container's class and date of manufacture along with other data. 3.d.4. Where there are continued concerns over a container or vault door, commands may obtain installation or local locksmith services provided the responding locksmith has the proper GSA credentials. 3.d.5. Commands are reminded that GSA containers with blue lettering on the GSA approval label may only to be used for the storage of classified ADP equipment such as classified servers and may not be used for the storage of hard copy classified material. 3.d.6. Where black label containers containing the current model high security lock the commands may elect to repurpose the lock for use on future repairs of post 1989 containers. The approved high security locks are the Kaba X10 and the Sergeant and Greenleaf S&G 2740. Approved locks may be removed by GSA certified locksmiths and retained for reuse. Kaba X07, X08, and X09 locks may not be repurposed and will be disposed of with the container or vault door. For assistance with lock identification review the security hardware section of the DOD Lock Program noted in paragraph 3.d.8 below. 3.d.7. To dispose of unserviceable containers the Command Security Manager and/or Special Security Officer will inspect the container to ensure no classified material remains inside, reset the lock combination to the "out of service" combination of 50-25-50, and remove the GSA approval label. Dispose of the container per reference (e) using a condition code of "S" for scrap. Disposal of vault doors will be included in the planning for door replacement. 3.d.8. IAW reference (f), new GSA containers and vault doors may only be purchased through GSA global supply. NSNs and instructions for procurement of new GSA containers and vault doors may be found on the DOD Lock Program website at https:(Slash)(Slash)exwc.navfac. navy.mil/DoD-Lock-Program/SecurityHardware/ GSA-Approved -Security-Containers. When ordering new containers and vault doors ensure use of the correct NSN for the desired lock type. Style, one locks are the Kaba X10, style two locks are the S&G 2740. 3.d.9. Assistance in locating a GSA certified locksmith, inspector, or technician may be found from any of the following sources: The DOD Lock Program website; Kaba Mas (X10): www.kabamas.com; Sergeant and Greenleaf (S&G 2740): www.sargentandgreenleaf.com/ product/2740b/; GSA approved training centers: Lockmasters Security Institute: 859-887-9633, or MBA USA: 859-887-0496 4. Reporting requirements. 4.a. All actions and documentation required by this MARADMIN will be held locally. Compliance with this MARADMIN will be added to the functional area checklist 5510.3 and included in all future inspections though October 2028 for containers, October 2035 for vault doors. 5. Direct all questions to this MARADMIN’s point of contact. 6. Release authorized by Lieutenant General M. G. Carter, Deputy Commandant for Information, U.S. Marine Corps.//