Dd Form 254 – Fill Out and Use This PDF

What is DD Form 254?

DD Form 254 is the Department of Defense document used to specify security requirements for defense contractors. It covers facility clearance levels, classified information access rules, and safeguarding procedures for both prime and subcontracted work.

Key Requirements in DD Form 254

• Facility clearance level required for the contract
• Access rules for classified, restricted, and nuclear weapons data
• Communications security (COMSEC) and TEMPEST requirements
• Public release approval process under the Industrial Security Manual
• Inspection, certification, and signature requirements

The form applies to both prime contractors and subcontractors on DoD contracts. For related paperwork, see our security clearance form and subcontractor agreement pages.