What is the main purpose of SF 901 Coversheets?

SF 901 Coversheets are designed to protect printed Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) at desks, in transit, and during meetings by signaling handling requirements and reducing casual observation. They help ensure proper security and compliance.

Are SF 901 Coversheets suitable for use on different types of documents and storage methods?

Yes, SF 901 Coversheets can be used on folders, binders, clipboards, and document stacks, making them versatile for various document storage and handling needs.

What features do SF 901 Coversheets include to help with document handling?

These coversheets feature clear legends and write-in spaces to note document details, reinforcing storage, transport, and handling rules effectively.

Can I customize SF 901 Coversheets for specific contract language or facility policies?

Yes, the collection includes generic alternatives to match different contract language and facility policies, allowing for customization to specific requirements.

How do SF 901 Coversheets help improve security and confidentiality of Controlled Unclassified Information?

SF 901 Coversheets help improve security by visually signaling handling requirements, thus reducing casual observation and unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Are there different versions of SF 901 Coversheets available for various handling scenarios?

Yes, there are different versions of SF 901 Coversheets within the collection to suit various handling scenarios and security needs.

What materials are SF 901 Coversheets typically made of to ensure durability?

SF 901 Coversheets are typically made from durable, sturdy materials designed to withstand handling, transport, and repeated use to ensure long-lasting protection.

How do SF 901 Coversheets streamline audit processes?

They facilitate streamlined audits by clearly indicating handling and storage instructions, making it easier for reviewers to verify compliance.

Where should I place SF 901 Coversheets on documents for maximum effectiveness?

Place SF 901 Coversheets visibly on the outside of document folders or stacks to maximize visibility and ensure handling instructions are clear.

Are SF 901 Coversheets reusable or single-use, and how should they be disposed of?

SF 901 Coversheets are generally intended for single-use, and proper disposal should follow facility or regulatory guidelines for document security.

Durable SF 901 Coversheets for CUI Protection Secure Document Handling

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SF 901 - CUI Cover Sheets (2 notepads- 100 sheets per pad)

$45.00

SF 901 CUI Cover sheets, Standard Form 901 (11-2018) Cover Sheet

Includes 2 coversheet notepads
100 count 8.5" x 11" sheets per pad

How to Use SF 901 CUI Cover Sheets

SF 901 CUI Cover Sheets are used to help identify, cover, and protect physical documents containing Controlled Unclassified Information. Place the SF 901 Cover Sheet on top of printed CUI documents, folders, binders, clipboards, document stacks, traveler packets, or files that are being reviewed, transported, stored, or staged in a work area.

These cover sheets are especially useful for offices, manufacturing floors, engineering departments, program management teams, reception areas, conference rooms, and any environment where employees print, handle, review, or move CUI documents. The visible purple CUI cover sheet helps alert employees, visitors, auditors, and other personnel that the attached material requires proper safeguarding.

To use, place the SF 901 Cover Sheet as the top page of the document packet. If needed, use the available fields to identify applicable CUI categories, limited dissemination controls, special instructions, points of contact, or handling notes. Keep the cover sheet attached while the document requires protection, and store covered documents in an approved location when they are not in active use.

SF 901 Cover Sheets should not replace required CUI markings on the underlying document. Instead, they add an additional layer of visibility and protection by helping prevent casual observation and making CUI easier to recognize during daily operations.

For a more complete CUI document handling setup, pair SF 901 Cover Sheets with CUI folders, CUI restricted area signs, CUI authorized destruction container signs, CUI media labels, and CUI authorized-only floor tape.

Best used for: printed CUI documents, document packets, folders, binders, work instructions, drawings, travelers, contract files, engineering documents, quality records, and other physical paperwork containing CUI.

32 CFR 2002.20(a)(8) states that, “When it is impractical for an agency to individually mark CUI due to quantity or nature of the information, authorized holders must make recipients aware of the information's CUI status using an alternate marking method that is readily apparent.” This affords authorized holders with considerable flexibility in marking CUI, but does not change the fundamental obligation to ensure the information is marked as CUI and contains necessary marking elements.

The guidance in CUI NOTICE 2020-3 clarifies the elements such alternative marking methods must still include and provides additional details for making use of some alternative methods. In a manner that is readily apparent to users and recipients, all alternate marking methods must:

(1) Include a CUI designation indicator (as described in 32 CFR 2002.20(d)) and the DoD CUI Marking Aid, DOPSR20-S-2093.

(2) Convey the information’s status as CUI.

(3) List any CUI Specified categories contained in the document or transmission.

(4) Convey any applicable distribution statements or limited dissemination control marking.

(5) Convey any special handling, marking, or dissemination requirements called for by the underlying law, regulation, or Government-wide policy related to the CUI Specified category.

Authorized holders may use alternate marking methods when transmitting CUI to external entities. If using alternate marking methods, Authorized holders do not have to place CUI markings in banners or as described in the CUI Marking Handbook or DoD CUI Marking Aid, DOPSR20-S-2093. In lieu of applying CUI markings as described in the New DoD CUI Marking Training Aid or DOPSR25-P-0275, Authorized holders may instead apply a statement that includes or addresses all of the elements described above. The Authorized holder may use the CUI Coversheet (Standard Form 901), transmittal documents, or emails to satisfy the marking and identification requirements when using alternate marking methods. In such cases, the Authorized holder does not have to mark attachments or enclosures.

Utilizing 32 CFR 2002.20, SF 901 - CUI Cover Sheets is the best practice to protect printed CUI from inadvertent disclosure.

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A list of categories, special instructions, points of contact and basic information is listed to provide user/s with ease of tracking documents during job duties SF 901 - CUI Cover Sheets can be used in place of marking banners when documents cannot be altered or helpful when there is limited space at the top of a document or form 100 cover sheets per pad size of each cover sheet 8.5" x 11" As seen in DODCUI.mil

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SF 901 Fillable Cover Sheet PDF Writer Download

$20.00

Card Refills for Reusable Metal SF 901 for SF 901 CUI Coversheet and Folders and for CUI Super Traveller Pack

Reusable Metal SF 901 Coversheet for Travelers - 5 Pack

$75.00

Reusable Metal SF 901 for Travelers

5 Hard metal covers (8.5" x 11" standard SF 901 size) with clear plastic sleeves
100 Pre-printed SF 901 Card Inserts with CUI designation indicator template.
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5 sets of chicago barrel screws for sleeve attachment

Easily identify CUI documents, travelers, and over-sized items with our innovative Reusable SF 901 CUI Coversheet from CUI Supply. Designed for durability and versatility, this hard metal coversheet is engineered to protect travelers and identify oversized items containing CUI. The lightweight metal construction provides a sturdy, reusable solution for conspicuously identifying and safeguarding sensitive documents and materials in demanding manufacturing environments.

The Reusable Metal SF 901 Coversheet features a clear plastic sleeve securely fixed with Chicago barrel screws to the metal cover, allowing for the insertion of a pre-printed card when filled out that complies with the CUI designation indicator requirements outlined in DoDI 5230.24(3.4)(e).

This pre-printed card displays the five designated lines for personnel to fill in the CUI designator indicator information, ensuring clear and compliant identification and distribution restrictions for the CUI. The card’s blank spaces are designed fill in the required details such as the CUI category, distribution limitations, and other mandatory markings.

The distinctive purple color, consistent with CUI marking standards, ensures immediate recognition, while the reusable design reduces waste and supports cost-effective compliance with DFARS/CMMC and NIST SP 800-171 requirements.

Key Features:

Durable Hard Metal Construction: Lightweight yet tough, ideal for protecting travelers and oversized items.
Clear Plastic Sleeve: Securely holds a pre-printed card for easy insertion and removal. 3 extra clear sleeves.
Pre-Printed Card with Five-Line CUI Designator: Complies with DoDI 5230.24(3.4)(e) for accurate CUI identification.
High visibility CUI purple color: Aligns with standard CUI marking guidelines for instant recognition.
Reusable Design: Environmentally friendly and cost-effective for repeated use.
Compliance Ready: Meets DoDI 5230.24(3.1)(j)(2) and CUI Notice 2020-2 requirements for marking and protecting CUI.

Applications:

Identifying travelers and oversized items containing CUI during transit.
Identifying oversized items as required by DoDI 5230.24
Ensuring compliance in environments where marking banners are impractical
Supporting secure document management in DoD manufacturing and supplier settings

Compliance: DoDI 5230.24, CUI Notice 2020-2, DFARS/CMMC, NIST SP 800-171

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Card Refills for Reusable Metal SF 901 for Travelers - 3pk

$30.00

SF 901 CUI Coversheet and Folders Combo Pack

$50.00

Pairing a properly filled-in SF-901 CUI Coversheet with a bold purple CUI folder is one of the most effective physical safeguarding combinations available. It’s a practice that auditors and CMMC assessors love to see.

SF 901 CUI Coversheet and Folders Combo Pack

1 SF 901 Coversheet Notepad- 100- sheet pad (8.5" x 11")
1 Pack of SF 901 Business Cards for inside of Folders (50 Total Cards)
10 CUI Restricted Access Purple Folders- Standard 2-pocket plastic folder in bold purple with printed SF 901 cover design

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32 CFR 2002.20(a)(8) states that, “When it is impractical for an agency to individually mark CUI due to quantity or nature of the information, authorized holders must make recipients aware of the information's CUI status using an alternate marking method that is readily apparent.” This affords authorized holders with considerable flexibility in marking CUI, but does not change the fundamental obligation to ensure the information is marked as CUI and contains necessary marking elements.

The guidance in CUI NOTICE 2020-3 clarifies the elements such alternative marking methods must still include and provides additional details for making use of some alternative methods. In a manner that is readily apparent to users and recipients, all alternate marking methods must:

(1) Include a CUI designation indicator (as described in 32 CFR 2002.20(d)) and the DoD CUI Marking Aid, DOPSR20-S-2093.

(2) Convey the information’s status as CUI.

(3) List any CUI Specified categories contained in the document or transmission.

(4) Convey any applicable distribution statements or limited dissemination control marking.

(5) Convey any special handling, marking, or dissemination requirements called for by the underlying law, regulation, or Government-wide policy related to the CUI Specified category.

Authorized holders may use alternate marking methods when transmitting CUI to external entities. If using alternate marking methods, Authorized holders do not have to place CUI markings in banners or as described in the CUI Marking Handbook or DoD CUI Marking Aid, DOPSR20-S-2093. In lieu of applying CUI markings as described in the New DoD CUI Marking Training Aid or DOPSR25-P-0275, Authorized holders may instead apply a statement that includes or addresses all of the elements described above. The Authorized holder may use the CUI Coversheet (Standard Form 901), transmittal documents, or emails to satisfy the marking and identification requirements when using alternate marking methods. In such cases, the Authorized holder does not have to mark attachments or enclosures.

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CUI Designator Stamp Set

$30.00

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SF 901 CUI Coversheet and Folders with official CUI markings and restriction notices for CUI Super Traveller Pack SF 901 CUI Restricted Access Purple Folders

SF 901 CUI Restricted Access Purple Folders

From $30.00

Bold purple SF 901-style CUI folders for organizing and identifying printed Controlled Unclassified Information. Ideal for CUI document packets, program files, travelers, drawings, contract documents, meeting materials, and controlled workspaces. Folders only. Cover sheets and inserts sold separately. Make printed Controlled Unclassified Information easier to identify, cover, organize, and transport with high-visibility SF 901 CUI Restricted Access Purple Folders.

These bold purple CUI folders are designed for teams that handle printed CUI documents, program files, technical packets, drawings, travelers, contract documents, meeting packets, and other sensitive information that needs to remain clearly identified while in use, in transit, or in storage.

Each folder features a printed SF 901-style CUI cover design to help communicate that the contents may contain Controlled Unclassified Information and must be handled according to your organization’s CUI safeguarding procedures.

Use these folders anywhere printed CUI is commonly handled, including offices, engineering departments, manufacturing floors, program rooms, conference rooms, file storage areas, and controlled workspaces.

What’s Included

10 - SF 901 CUI Restricted Access Purple Folders

This listing does not include SF 901 cover sheet pads or business card inserts.

Product Features

Standard 2-pocket plastic folder

Bold purple color for high visibility

Printed SF 901-style CUI cover design

Helps identify folders that may contain Controlled Unclassified Information

Useful for organizing printed CUI documents, packets, travelers, drawings, and program files

Ideal for offices, engineering teams, manufacturing environments, controlled areas, and document handling stations

Pairs well with SF 901 CUI Cover Sheets, CUI media labels, restricted area signs, visitor badges, and CUI destruction container signs

Best Used For

Printed CUI document packets
Program folders
Engineering drawings and technical data
Manufacturing travelers and work instructions
Contract files
Meeting packets
Inspection documents
Quality records
Controlled area document handling
Visitor-facing document control procedures

Compliance Positioning

CUI marking and handling must be clear, consistent, and readily apparent to personnel who access, handle, store, or transport controlled information. These folders help support a more visible physical CUI handling process by making CUI document folders easier to identify during daily operations.

They are especially useful for organizations preparing for CMMC, DFARS 252.204-7012, NIST SP 800-171 alignment, internal audits, supplier reviews, or facility-wide CUI marking standardization.

For best results, use these folders as part of a broader CUI marking system that includes SF 901 cover sheets, CUI labels, controlled area signs, document storage labels, visitor access controls, and proper destruction procedures.

FAQ

Are these folders the same as SF 901 cover sheets?
No. These are physical folders with an SF 901-style CUI cover design. They are used to organize, cover, and identify printed CUI document packets. SF 901 cover sheets are sold separately.

Do these folders replace required CUI markings?
These folders help make CUI document handling more visible, but your organization should still follow applicable CUI marking, safeguarding, storage, transmission, and destruction requirements.

Where should these folders be used?
Use them anywhere printed CUI is handled, stored, reviewed, transported, or staged, including offices, engineering areas, manufacturing floors, program rooms, conference rooms, and controlled environments.

What should I pair these folders with?
Common pairings include SF 901 cover sheets, CUI media labels, restricted area signs, visitor badges, document storage labels, and CUI destruction container signs.