to be conducted by a covert testing office, the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security, or the Government Accountability Office is not provided to any individual involved in such test prior to the completion of such test. (2) Exceptions Notwithstanding paragraph (1)— (A) an authorized individual involved in a covert test of a transportation security system may provide information concerning such covert test to— (i) employees, officers, and contractors of the Federal Government (including military personnel)