DD Form 254: Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification

In Box 1, enter the level of facility security clearance (FCL) required in a and the level of safeguarding for classified information/material required at contractor facility in b (see instructions).

In Box 2, X and complete as applicable: a. prime contract number (see instructions); b. subcontract number; c. solicitation or other number, with the due date (YYYYMMDD).

In Box 3, X and complete as applicable: a. original (complete date in all cases); b. revised (supersedes all previous specifications), with the revision number and the date (YYYYMMDD); c. final (complete Item 5 in all cases), with the date (YYYYMMDD).

In Box 4, X No or Yes for: Is this a follow-on contract? If yes, complete the following: classified material received or generated under the preceding contract number is transferred to this follow-on contract.

In Box 5, X No or Yes for: Is this a final DD Form 254? If yes: in response to the contractor's request dated, retention of the classified material is authorized for the period of.

In Box 6, enter the contractor (include Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code): a. name, address, and ZIP code; b. CAGE code; c. cognizant security office(s) (CSO) (name, address, ZIP code, telephone required; email address optional).

In Box 7, click the button if you choose to add or list the subcontractors, which will still require a separate DD Form 254 issued by a prime contractor to each subcontractor; for each, enter a. name, address, and ZIP code; b. CAGE code; c. cognizant security office(s) (CSO).

In Box 8, click the button to add more locations: a. location(s) (for actual performance, see instructions); b. CAGE code (if applicable, see instructions); c. cognizant security office(s) (CSO).

In Box 9, enter the general unclassified description of this procurement.

In Box 10, the contractor will require access to the following; X all that apply, and provide details in Blocks 13 or 14 as set forth in the instructions.

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: (1) sensitive compartmented information (SCI), (2) non-SCI.

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) (see instructions); k. other (specify) (see instructions).

In Box 11, in performing this contract, the contractor will do the following; X all that apply, see instructions, and provide details in Blocks 13 or 14 as set forth in the instructions.

a. have access to classified information only at another contractor's facility or a government activity (applicable only if there is no access or storage required at contractor facility; see instructions); 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.

g. be authorized to use the services of defense technical information center (DTIC) or other secondary distribution center; h. require a COMSEC account; i. have a TEMPEST requirement; j. have operations security (OPSEC) requirements; k. be authorized to use defense courier service; 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).

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 (see instructions).

In Box 12, X direct or through (specify below), and enter the Public Release Authority.

In Box 13, the security classification guidance for classified information needed for this effort is identified below; fill in as appropriate for the classified effort, and attach, or forward under separate correspondence, any documents/guides/extracts referenced herein. The field will expand as text is added.

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 and to challenge the guidance or the classification assigned to any information or material furnished or generated under this contract. Pending final decision, the information involved shall be handled and protected at the highest level of classification assigned or recommended.

Box 13 also allows for up to 6 internal reviewers to digitally sign: enter the name and title of the reviewing official, then sign.

In Box 14, requirements, in addition to NISPOM requirements for classified information, are established for this contract: X 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. The field will expand as text is added or you can also use item 13.

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

In Box 16, enter the government contracting activity (GCA) and point of contact (POC): 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).

In Box 17, enter 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); h. sign; i. date signed (see instructions).

All files must be attached prior to signing, i.e., for any digital signature on the form.

Box 17, certification and signatures: all questions shall be referred to the official named below. Upon digitally signing Item 17h, no changes can be made as the form will be locked.

In Box 18, the required distribution by the certifying official is: 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.

Return the completed form as directed in the instructions.