Manufacturer of information security (INFOSEC) equipment authorized to produce quantities in excess of contractual requirements for direct sale to eligible buyers. Eligible buyers are typically U.S. Government organizations or U.S. Government contractors. Source: NSA/CSS Manual Number 3-16 (COMSEC)
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Manufacturer of information security (INFOSEC) equipment authorized to produce quantities in excess of contractual requirements for direct sale to eligible buyers. Eligible buyers are typically U.S. Government organizations or U.S. Government contractors. Source: NSA/CSS Manual Number 3-16 (COMSEC)
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Authorized Vendor. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/authorized-vendor
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