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DD FORM 254, APR 2018

NEEDS DD67

(Updated 20250815)

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.)

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1. CLEARANCE AND SAFEGUARDING

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

3. THIS SPECIFICATION IS: (X and complete as applicable.)

a. ORIGINAL (Complete date in all cases.)

b. REVISED (Supersedes all previous specifications.)

4. IS THIS A FOLLOW-ON CONTRACT?

If yes, complete the following:

Classified material received or generated under

5. IS THIS A FINAL DD FORM 254?

If yes, complete the following:

6. CONTRACTOR (Include Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code)

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)

8. ACTUAL PERFORMANCE (Click button to add more locations.)

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

e. NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION:

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

13. SECURITY GUIDANCE

The security classification guidance for classified information needed for this effort is identified below. 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. The field will expand as text is added. When removing any expanded text area, use delete key or backspace key, then click out of the text field for it to shrink after the text has been deleted. Also allows for up to 6 internal reviewers to digitally sign. See instructions for additional guidance or use of the fillable PDF.)

List of Attachments (All Files Must be attached Prior to Signing, i.e., for any digital signature on the form)

14. ADDITIONAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

Requirements, in addition to NISPOM requirements for classified information, are established for this contract.

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. When removing any expanded text area, use delete key or backspace key, then click out of the text field for it to shrink after the text has been deleted. (See instructions for additional guidance or use of the fillable PDF.)

15. INSPECTIONS

Elements of this contract are outside the inspection responsibility of the CSO.

If Yes, explain and identify specific areas and government activity responsible for inspections. The field will expand as text is added or you can also use item 13. When removing any expanded text area, use delete key or backspace key, then click out of the text field for it to shrink after the text has been deleted. (See instructions for additional guidance or use of the fillable PDF.)

16. GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING ACTIVITY (GCA) AND POINT OF CONTACT (POC)

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. Upon digitally signing Item 17h, no changes can be made as the form will be locked.

18. REQUIRED DISTRIBUTION BY THE CERTIFYING OFFICIAL

9.0.0.2.20120627.2.874785 DD Form 254, "DoD Contract Security Classification Specification"

(See Instructions) - Select from drop-down list: 1

DO NOT COMPLETE UNTIL CONTRACT AWARDED

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. Upon digitally signing Item 17h, no changes can be made as the form will be locked. - a. TYPED NAME OF CERTIFYING OFFICIAL (Last, First, Middle Initial) (See Instructions):

DO NOT COMPLETE UNTIL CONTRACT AWARDED

DO NOT COMPLETE UNTIL CONTRACT AWARDED

8. ACTUAL PERFORMANCE - c. COGNIZANT SECURITY OFFICE(S) (CSO) (Name, Address, ZIP Code, Telephone required; Email Address optional):

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8. ACTUAL PERFORMANCE - c. COGNIZANT SECURITY OFFICE(S) (CSO) (Name, Address, ZIP Code, Telephone required; Email Address optional):

DO NOT COMPLETE UNTIL CONTRACT AWARDED

DO NOT COMPLETE UNTIL CONTRACT AWARDED

Enter general unclassified description of this procurement.: This contract provides a comprehensive suite of services, including data-driven analysis and expert consulting, designed to assist USTRANSCOM in analyzing DoD requirements and developing data-driven strategies for their integration into GBFMD operations. Recognizing that expertise relevant to GBFMD resides across multiple sectors, the Contractor must be familiar with the global energy environment, logistics, information technology (IT), and supply chain management; and must analyze DoD data within that context.

TRACKING NO: TCCS-S-023-2025

The Contractor may require and is authorized to have and/or receive Government furnished COMSEC information and equipment. Access to classified COMSEC information is required to perform the project. Access to classified COMSEC material/information is restricted to U.S. citizens holding a final U.S. Government clearance at the appropriate level. Such information is not releasable to personnel holding only reciprocal clearances. Further disclosure of COMSEC information by a contractor, to include subcontracting, requires prior approval of the GCA. Non-accountable COMSEC information, though not tracked in the COMSEC material control system, may still require a level of control within a document control system. The contractor shall comply with NSA/CSA Manual 3-16, AR 380-40, and the Committee of National Security Systems Instructions (CNSSI) 4001, “Control of Communications Security Material” page E-4 and other local or Agency guidance. If access to COMSEC information is required at Government facilities, contractor shall adhere to the government/program COMSEC plan or guidance. The government program/project manager shall designate the number of personnel requiring cryptographic (CRYPTO) access. Contractor must forward request for COMSEC material/information through government program manager to COMSEC Custodian. Contractor is responsible for accountable COMSEC information and must provide a complete inventory as required by COMSEC account manager. Public release of COMSEC information/material is not authorized.

Reference Item 10b. (Restricted Data):

a. Access

(1) Contractor will require access to Restricted Data (RD) and Formerly Restricted Data (FRD). The minimal investigation requirements for access to RD and FRD requires a final Favorable Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) for Top Secret/RD, Top Secret/Secret/FRD, Secret/RD and a Favorable National Agency Check with Local Agency Checks and Credit Check (NACLC) for access to Secret/FRD, Confidential/RD, or Confidential/FRD. Contractor personnel must be briefed for CNWDI prior to access.

(2) Requests for access to RD and FRD will be submitted by the contractor to the servicing security office, through the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), for approval. Contractor will be briefed and have the Department of Energy Form 5631.20, U.S. Department of Energy Request for Visit or Access Approval, performed at USTRANSCOM spaces or off-site USTRANSCOM sites approved for briefing RD Programs.

b. Implementation Guidance. Implementing procedures for the RD and FRD programs are contained in DoD Directive 5210.2, Access to Dissemination of Restricted Data, DoD 5200.1-R, Information Security Regulation, and applicable NISP Instructions and manuals. These publications will be used for dissemination, access, marking, management of information, and briefings.

c. Waivers. Requests for waivers to any requirements in the above publications or other requirements involving Restricted Data will be address through the Joint Security Office, ATTN: Industrial Security Program Manager for coordination and approval. Requests shall contain sufficient information to permit a complete and thorough analysis of the impact on the RD and FRD programs.

Reference Item 10c (Critical Nuclear Weapon Design Information):

a. Access. Due to the sensitivity of Critical Nuclear Weapons Design Information (CNWDI), access shall be granted to the absolute minimum number of personnel who required access for the accomplishment of assigned responsibilities on a contract (classified or unclassified). The Contracting Officer’s Representative will ensure access is granted to the minimum number of employees required on the strictest need-to-know basis. Due to the importance of such information, special requirements have been established for the control and access.

(1) Contractor will require access to Critical Nuclear Weapons Design Information (CNWDI). The minimal investigation requirements for access to CNWDI requires a final Favorable Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) for Top Secret/Restricted Data (CNWDI), Secret/ Restricted Data (CNWDI) and a Favorable National Agency Check with Local Agency Checks and Credit Check (NACLC) for access to Confidential/Restricted Data (CNWDI). Contractor personnel must be briefed for CNWDI prior to access.

(2) Requests for access to CNWDI will be submitted by the contractor to the servicing security office, through the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), for approval. Contractor will be briefed and have the Department of Energy Form 5631.20, U.S. Department of Energy Request for Visit or Access Approval, performed at USTRANSCOM spaces or off-site USTRANSCOM sites approved for briefing RD Programs. If the subcontractor does not have access to CNWDI, contact the Cognizant Security Agency (CSA). The CSA will brief the subcontractor in safeguarding requirements for CNWDI. User Agency approval is required prior to granting CNWDI access on a subcontract.

b. Implementation Guidance. Implementing procedures for the CNWDI programs are contained in DoD Directive 5210.2, Access to Dissemination of Restricted Data, DoD 5200.1-R, Information Security Regulation, and applicable NISP Instructions and manuals. These publications will be used for dissemination, access, marking, management of information, and briefings. All CNWDI will be accounted for and disposed of in accordance with the NISPOM (32 CFR, part 117).

c. Waivers. Requests for waivers to any requirements in the above publications or other requirements involving Restricted Data will be address through the Joint Security Office, ATTN: Industrial Security Program Manager for coordination and approval for coordination and approval. Requests shall contain sufficient information to permit a complete and thorough analysis of the impact on the RD and FRD programs.

Reference Item 10e(1) SCI & (2) Non-SCI: reference attached SCI Addendum.

Reference Item 10g. (NATO):

All on-site contractor personnel may require access to North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secret information for reference only at USTRANSCOM and/or only to access SIPRNet. Access to NATO information will be authorized at the Government location specified in Item 8a. This also means information belonging to, and circulated by, NATO. Special briefings are required for access to NATO. Prior approval of the contracting activity is required for subcontracting. Access to classified NATO information requires a final U.S. Government clearance at the appropriate level and special briefings. USTRANSCOM will conduct a NATO indoctrination for all contractor employees working on-site and load that access in the DOD personnel security system of record. Contractor employees working on-site will complete NATO refresher training as part of the USTRANSCOM Annual Security Awareness Training (ASAT). Upon departure and/or completion of the contract all contractor personnel will be debriefed prior to departure. Off-site contractors or subcontractors will not have access to NATO at their facility.

Reference Item 10j & 11l. Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) may be accessed. Contractors will comply with the requirements stated in DoD Instruction 5200.48 with emphasis on section 5.3. No CUI information will be discarded in trash or recycle bins and shredded using shredders approved for classified shredding. The contractor will monitor CUI for compilation and will contact the USTRANSCOM contracting team when such compilations are believed to reach the specified level stated in a Security Classification Guide or need to be provided to a USTRANSCOM Original Classification Authority (OCA) for a classification by compilation decision (also see block 14). Contractor personnel are required to complete the "DoD Mandatory Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)" course located in Learning Management System (LMS), USTRANSCOM's training database, off-site contractors can complete the course located at https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/cui/index.html. Contractor personnel are expected to complete the training in accordance with contract requirements. May require access to legacy For Official Use Only information (FOUO) and should be handled with similar care as CUI, including limiting access to authorized individuals with a need-to-know, storing securely, and controlling dissemination. Previously marked FOUO information should be accessed against the CUI registry to determine if it should be marked as CUI and handled accordingly.

Reference Item 11a. (Have Access to Classified Information Only at another Contractor's Facility or Government Activity):

Performance of the classified portion of this contract is restricted to USTRANSCOM facilities and/or the locations cited in Block 8a, above. The USTRANSCOM CO/COR will provide security classification guidance for performance of this contract. SCI and collateral classified information may be processed, displayed, discussed or stored at USTRANSCOM facilities.

Reference Item 11f. (Have Access to U.S. Classified Information Outside The U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Possessions and Trust Territories):

The contractor may require access to classified information at one or more Foreign Government Sites and/or U.S. Government facilities OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States). The government program manager will provide travel orders and direction prior to departure.

Contractors when performing or traveling outside the United States under this contract will:

a. All personnel will obtain an AOR specific foreign travel brief within 90 days of travel and will provide proof of training to the COR/CO.

b. All personnel will receive the Antiterrorism Level I Awareness training within one year prior to travel.

c. The contractor may only have access to U.S. classified information outside the U.S. if they are traveling under USTRANSCOM government orders.

Reference Item 11j. Have Operations Security (OPSEC) Requirements.

a. The contractor will comply with Operations Security (OPSEC) requirements contained in the contract, addendum thereto, identified herein, and in USTRANSCOM OPSEC guidance.

b. The contractor will implement internal OPSEC measures to comply with documents referenced in item a. and at the direction of the USTRANSCOM OPSEC Program Manager or USTRANSCOM J39 to safeguard UNCLASSIFIED, SENSITIVE, CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED AND CLASSIFIED information.

c. The contractor will take the necessary precautions to ensure employees who require access are instructed on OPSEC and the protection of sensitive, unclassified information as well as Critical Unclassified Information (CUI).

d. The contractor will need to be familiar with OPSEC and be required to take mandatory OPSEC training.

e. The contractor will take the necessary precautions to ensure employees with access to the sensitive and critical information are instructed not to disclose or disseminate any information relating to the conduct and performance of the contract to any individual not authorized to perform on this contract.

f. The Contractor will ensure all UNCLASSIFIED, SENSITIVE, CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED AND CLASSIFIED information is returned to USTRANSCOM and not destroyed.

g. Further OPSEC guidance may be obtained by contacting the USTRANSCOM OPSEC office at 618-817-7509 or the Joint Security Office Industrial Security Program Manager.

h. OPSEC and other security guidance issued to the prime contractor will also apply to subcontractors working on this effort.

Reference 11m. Other.

A. NIPRNET access required. This contract requires the contractor to access and use the unclassified government computer system known as the NIPRNET at locations identified by the government customer. All provisions of the DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) apply. This system is Unclassified only, and inappropriate or improper use of the system will result in a reportable incident to Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency (DCSA).

B. SIPRNET access required. This contract requires the contractor to access and use the classified government system known as the SIPRNET at locations identified by the government customer. All provisions of the DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) apply. This system is authorized for use to but not exceeding the SECRET level only, and inappropriate or improper use of the system will result in a reportable incident to Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency (DCSA).

C. JWICS access required. This contract requires the contractor to access and use the classified government system known as JWICS at locations identified by the government customer. This system is authorized for use to but not exceeding the TS-SCI level only, and inappropriate or improper use of the system will result in a reportable incident to Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency (DCSA).

Reference Item 12. Public Release:

Public release of classified information is not authorized. Any unclassified information received or generated under this contract intended for public release by the contractor must be submitted to USTRANSCOM Public Affairs through the USTRANSCOM CO/COR for approval prior to public release (It is the responsibility of the USTRANSCOM CO/COR to obtain this approval).

ADDITIONAL SECURITY GUIDANCE:

a. The contractor shall comply with 32 CFR, part 117 (The NISPOM Rule), that includes responsibility for ensuring all security requirements outlined in the National Industrial Security Operating Manual (The NISPOM Rule) and the Performance Work Statement (PWS)/Statement of Work (SOW) are accomplished upon award of the contract.

b. Contractor employees may derivatively classify information only if they have been annually trained on derivative classification. USTRANSCOM can provide this training.

c. Contractors will comply with the following Instructions:

1. OPSEC requirements in USTRANSCOM instruction 5200.08 that includes the Critical Information List

2. USTRANSCOM OPSEC guidance provided by the USTRANSCOM OPSEC Office

3. DISA 300.115.3 Circular: (SIPRNet Security Classification Guide)

4. USTRANSCOM Security Classification Guide

5. DoDM 5200.01, Vol. 2, (Marking of Classified Information)

6. DoD 4500.9-R, Part II, Appendix E, Defense Transportation Regulation’s (movements) – DTR

d. No DoD classified information will be disseminated to anyone in the contracted company that is not performing on this contract.

e. Contractor employees will comply with all USTRANSCOM and/or local security practices and policies.

f. Upon receipt of a contract, the designated contractor shall, within 60 days, provide the Cognizant Security Office listed in block 6c, a copy of the award DD-254 with any continuation pages, attachments or enclosures and the contract PWS/SOW.

g. Contractors will be made aware that the term "NOFORN" is identified as classified INTELLIGENCE information that may not be released to foreigners, without permission of the originator. AUTHORIZED FOR RELEASE (REL TO) identifies classified information that an originator has predetermined to be releasable, to the foreign country or countries indicated.

h. Note-taking and recordings are not authorized during classified sessions. No classified information obtained by contractor visitors may be taken back to the contractor company headquarters unless that specific Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code location has been granted safeguarding eligibility by DCSA. No contractor employee will hand-carry classified information from USTRANSCOM back to the contractor’s location without written approval from the USTRANSCOM Joint Security Office or hand-carry classified information from off-site locations to the contractor's location without written approval from the USTRANSCOM Joint Security Office. If authorized, the contractor courier must be briefed on responsibilities to safeguard the information and have a signed courier letter in their possession.

i. Note (1). FSOs: Without approval of the USTRANSCOM Joint Security Office only cleared personnel from the CAGE code listed in block 6b, are approved for access to classified areas, information, material and/or systems on this contract upon its award.

j. Note (2). Employees of companies without a Facility clearance (FCL) are not cleared for access to USTRANSCOM facilities and information. If such employees visit USTRANSCOM, they must display an UNCLEARED Visitor badge and be escorted at all times. They will not have access to USTRANSCOM Information systems. Uncleared visitors must obtain their Visitor badges from the USTRANSCOM Security Desk for each period of their visit. Employees of companies will follow guidance provided by off-site location security offices.

k. Note (3). FSOs: Prime contractor personnel assigned to these locations (cited in block 8a), will be required to produce picture identification to the USTRANSCOM Security Desk or local security office, that matches the visit access request in the DOD personnel security system of record and includes the POC, telephone number, assigned position and contract number. Sub-contractors must submit Visit Access Request to USTRANSCOM or local security office with the same notations that state their personnel are assigned to (name the prime contractor and the prime's contract number listed in the Visits' additional information block).

l. Note (4). FSOs: Contractor employees with out-of-scope background investigations, are not authorized to work in secure rooms/areas until a new open investigation is on their DoD personnel security system of record profile. Continuous Evaluation (CE) date would serve as an in-scope investigation date for those enrolled in CE.

m. Note (5). FSOs are required, at a minimum, to familiarize themselves with the Security section of the contract PWS/SOW.

n. Note (6). Prime contractors will provide the CAGE code and name of all subcontracted companies that will require classified access to the USTRANSCOM contracting team.

COMSEC Program Manager NAME & TITLE OF REVIEWING OFFICIAL (6): Kelly Luzum OPSEC Program Manager

1. Operations Security (OPSEC): Information furnished to the Contractor is sensitive and may be legacy FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (FOUO) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). The Contractor is required to be aware of current USTRANSCOM OPSEC requirements and measures. Information determined as legacy FOUO or CUI included as part of the OPSEC Critical Information List (CIL) is not to be released to the public and required to be safeguarded at all times.

2. Security Regulation Compliance: The Contractor shall be required to comply with all security regulations and directives as identified herein, and other security requirements in this contract. The Contractor shall not divulge any financial, planning, programming, or budgeting information without the express consent of the Government as outlined in Operational Security (OPSEC) and Information Security regulations.

15. INSPECTIONS - Elements of this contract are outside the inspection responsibility of the CSO. - If Yes, explain and identify specific areas and government activity responsible for inspections. The field will expand as text is added or you can also use item 13. When removing any expanded text area, use delete key or backspace key, then click out of the text field for it to shrink after the text has been deleted. (See instructions for additional guidance or use of the fillable PDF.): All SCI locations at USTRANSCOM are covered by Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) inspection programs. The USTRANSCOM SSO is responsible for classified releases developed under this contract, hence DCSA is relieved of responsibility for USTRANSCOM facilities. All contractors locations with SCI facilities (SCIF) will be inspected by the agency with Cognizant Oversight for each SCIF.

DCSA does not provide oversight for contractors performing classified work outside of the U.S. Puerto Rico, U.S. possessions and trust territories. Additional security guidance should be sought by the contractor from USTRANCOM COR/CO for overseas security administration in the country/location of performance.

Scott AFB, IL 62225-5004

17. CERTIFICATION AND SIGNATURES - c. ADDRESS (Include ZIP Code): USTRANSCOM, ATTN: TCCS-S 508 Scott Drive Scott AFB, IL 62225-5004