SPFGM2026-14-01 — Proper Use of Commercially Available Information (CAI) for United States Space Force (USSF) Intelligence Missions

SPFGM2026-14-01 governs assessment, approval, and safeguarding requirements for sensitive Commercially Available Information.

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  • Publication number: SPFGM2026-14-01
  • Title: Proper Use of Commercially Available Information (CAI) for United States Space Force (USSF) Intelligence Missions
  • Date: 2026-05-07

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It contains a vendor questionnaire covering collection methods, auditing, filtering, query retention, data servers, foreign access, and legal compliance. It also provides approval memorandum templates, sensitivity categories, review steps, safeguard controls, and retention periods.

Topics covered

  • Commercially Available Information sensitivity analysis
  • Sensitive CAI safeguards
  • Locational data precision
  • USPI and geographic filtering
  • Pre-acquisition approval memoranda
  • Pre-utilization approval memoranda
  • Periodic review approvals

Questions and answers

When must CAI sensitivity analysis be performed?

CAI sensitivity analysis will be performed before acquisition, in coordination with the OPR for CAI Policy, Management, and Reporting in support of acquiring elements. (paragraph 2)

Are the Annex B CONOP templates mandatory?

Templates provided in Annex B are optional and not mandatory line by line usage. (paragraph 5)

How do safeguard levels relate to data sensitivity?

The level of safeguards will increase proportionally with the sensitivity of the data. (paragraph 2)

How often must certain CAI undergo periodic review?

Servicing CLPO, IO and legal offices conduct a periodic review every three years. (paragraph 2)

What does the questionnaire ask about tool filtering?

Does your tool allow for USPI or geographic filtering? (paragraph 2)

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