DD Form 254: Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification

Write the level of facility security clearance (FCL) required and the level of safeguarding for classified information/material required at contractor facility (see instructions).

2. THIS SPECIFICATION IS FOR: mark X and complete as applicable.

3. THIS SPECIFICATION IS: mark X and complete as applicable. a. PRIME CONTRACT NUMBER (see instructions). a. ORIGINAL (complete date in all cases). Write the date (YYYYMMDD).

b. SUBCONTRACT NUMBER. b. REVISED (supersedes all previous specifications), with REVISION NO. and DATE (YYYYMMDD). c. SOLICITATION OR OTHER NUMBER, with DUE DATE (YYYYMMDD). c. FINAL (complete Item 5 in all cases), with DATE (YYYYMMDD).

4. IS THIS A FOLLOW-ON CONTRACT? Mark No or Yes. If yes, complete the following: classified material received or generated under the preceding contract number is transferred to this follow-on contract.

5. IS THIS A FINAL DD FORM 254? Mark No or Yes. If yes, complete the following: in response to the contractor's request dated, retention of the classified material is authorized for the period of:

6. CONTRACTOR (include Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code): write the name, address, and ZIP code, the CAGE code, and the cognizant security office(s) (CSO) (name, address, ZIP Code, Telephone required; Email Address optional).

7. SUBCONTRACTOR(S): click button if you choose to add or list the subcontractors -- but will still require a separate DD Form 254 issued by a prime contractor to each subcontractor. Write each subcontractor's name, address, and ZIP code, CAGE code, and cognizant security office(s) (CSO) (name, address, ZIP Code, Telephone required; Email Address optional).

8. ACTUAL PERFORMANCE: click button to add more locations. Write the location(s) (for actual performance, see instructions), the CAGE code, and the cognizant security office(s) (CSO) (name, address, ZIP Code, Telephone required; Email Address optional).

9. GENERAL UNCLASSIFIED DESCRIPTION OF THIS PROCUREMENT: write the general unclassified description of this procurement.

10. CONTRACTOR WILL REQUIRE ACCESS TO: mark X all that apply. Provide details in Blocks 13 or 14 as set forth in the instructions.

Mark the boxes: a. Communications security (COMSEC) information; b. Restricted data; c. Critical nuclear weapon design information (CNWDI) -- if CNWDI applies, Restricted data must also be marked; d. Formerly restricted data; e. National intelligence information (see instructions): (1) Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), (2) Non-SCI.

Mark the boxes: f. Special access program (SAP) information; g. North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) information; h. Foreign government information; i. Alternative compensatory control measures (ACCM) information; j. Controlled unclassified information (CUI); k. Other (specify) (see instructions).

11. IN PERFORMING THIS CONTRACT, THE CONTRACTOR WILL: mark X all that apply (see instructions; provide details in Blocks 13 or 14 as set forth in the instructions).

Mark the boxes: a. Have access to classified information only at another contractor's facility or a government activity; b. Receive and store classified documents only; c. Receive, store, and generate classified information or material; d. Fabricate, modify, or store classified hardware; e. Perform services only; f. Have access to U.S. classified information outside the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. possessions and trust territories.

Mark the boxes: g. Be authorized to use the services of Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) or other secondary distribution center (applicable only if there is no access or storage required at contractor facility; see instructions); h. Require a COMSEC account; i. Have a TEMPEST requirement; j. Have operations security (OPSEC) requirements; k. Be authorized to use Defense courier service.

Mark the boxes: l. Receive, store, or generate controlled unclassified information (CUI) (DOD components: refer to DODI 5200.48, only for specific CUI protection requirements. Non-DOD components: see instructions.); m. Other (specify) (see instructions).

12. PUBLIC RELEASE: any information (classified or unclassified) pertaining to this contract shall not be released for public dissemination except as provided by the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) or unless it has been approved for public release by appropriate U.S. Government authority.

Proposed public releases shall be submitted for review and approval prior to release to the appropriate government approval authority identified here with at least office and phone contact information and if available, an e-mail address. Mark Direct through (specify below) or Public Release Authority (see instructions).

13. SECURITY GUIDANCE: the security classification guidance for classified information needed for this effort is identified below. Fill in the guidance.

If any difficulty is encountered in applying this guidance or if any other contributing factor indicates a need for changes in this guidance, the contractor is authorized and encouraged to provide recommended changes; to challenge the guidance or the classification assigned to any information or material furnished or generated under this contract; and to submit any questions for interpretation of this guidance to the official identified below. Pending final decision, the information involved shall be handled and protected at the highest level of classification assigned or recommended.

Fill in as appropriate for the classified effort. Attach, or forward under separate correspondence, any documents/guides/extracts referenced herein.

14. ADDITIONAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: requirements, in addition to NISPOM requirements for classified information, are established for this contract. Mark No or Yes. If Yes, identify the pertinent contractual clauses in the contract document itself, or provide an appropriate statement which identifies the additional requirements. Provide a copy of the requirements to the CSO.

15. INSPECTIONS: elements of this contract are outside the inspection responsibility of the CSO. Mark No or Yes. If Yes, explain and identify specific areas and government activity responsible for inspections.

16. GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING ACTIVITY (GCA) AND POINT OF CONTACT (POC): write a. GCA NAME; b. Activity address code (AAC) of the contracting office (see instructions); c. Address (include ZIP Code); d. POC name; e. POC telephone (include Area Code); f. Email address (see instructions).

17. CERTIFICATION AND SIGNATURES: security requirements stated herein are complete and adequate for safeguarding the classified information to be released or generated under this classified effort. All questions shall be referred to the official named below.

Write a. Typed name of certifying official (Last, First, Middle Initial) (see instructions); b. Title; c. Address (include ZIP Code); d. AAC of the contracting office (see instructions); e. CAGE code of the prime contractor (see instructions); f. Telephone (include Area Code); g. Email address (see instructions).

Upon digitally signing Item 17h, no changes can be made as the form will be locked. Sign and write the Date Signed.

Attach all files prior to signing, i.e., for any digital signature on the form.

Also allows for up to 6 internal reviewers to digitally sign; write the name & title of reviewing official and sign.

18. Required distribution by the certifying official: mark a. Contractor; b. Subcontractor; c. Cognizant security office for prime and subcontractor; d. U.S. activity responsible for overseas security administration; e. Administrative contracting officer; f. Other as necessary (if more room is needed, continue in 13).

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CONTRACT SECURITY CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION: the requirements of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) apply to all security aspects of this effort involving classified information.