Attachment 04 - DD Form 254.pdf

CLASSIFICATION (When filled in): Unclassified

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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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RETURN COMPLETED FORM AS DIRECTED IN THE INSTRUCTIONS.

1. CLEARANCE AND SAFEGUARDING

a. LEVEL OF FACILITY SECURITY CLEARANCE (FCL) REQUIRED

(See Instructions)

Confidential

b. LEVEL OF SAFEGUARDING FOR CLASSIFIED INFORMATION/

MATERIAL REQUIRED AT CONTRACTOR FACILITY

None (See instructions)

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

a. PRIME CONTRACT NUMBER (See instructions.)

b. SUBCONTRACT NUMBER

c. SOLICITATION OR OTHER NUMBER

N6449824R4002

DUE DATE (YYYYMMDD)

20240307

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

a. ORIGINAL (Complete date in all cases.)

DATE (YYYYMMDD)

20240229

b. REVISED (Supersedes all previous specifications.)

REVISION NO. DATE (YYYYMMDD)

c. FINAL (Complete Item 5 in all cases.) DATE (YYYYMMDD)

4. IS THIS A FOLLOW-ON CONTRACT? No Yes If yes, complete the following:

Classified material received or generated under (Preceding Contract Number) is transferred to this follow-on contract.N64498-17-D-0014

5. IS THIS A FINAL DD FORM 254? No 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)

a. NAME, ADDRESS, AND ZIP CODE

TBD

b. CAGE CODE c. COGNIZANT SECURITY OFFICE(S) (CSO) (Name, Address, ZIP Code, Telephone required; Email Address optional)

TBD

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) Add Row Remove Last Row Delete All Rows

a. NAME, ADDRESS, AND ZIP CODE b. CAGE CODE c. COGNIZANT SECURITY OFFICE(S) (CSO) (Name, Address, ZIP Code, Telephone required; Email Address optional)

8. ACTUAL PERFORMANCE (Click button to add more locations.) Add Row Remove Last Row Delete All Rows

a. LOCATION(S) (For actual performance, see instructions.)

NSWC Philadelphia Division 4700 S Broad Street Philadelphia PA 19112 and on board various U.S. Navy Ships, CONUS/OCONUS

b. CAGE CODE (If applicable, see Instructions.)

c. COGNIZANT SECURITY OFFICE(S) (CSO) (Name, Address, ZIP Code, Telephone required; Email Address optional)

NSWC Philadelphia Division 4700 S Broad Street Philadelphia PA 19112

a. LOCATION(S) (For actual performance, see instructions.) b. CAGE CODE (If applicable, see Instructions.)

c. COGNIZANT SECURITY OFFICE(S) (CSO) (Name, Address, ZIP Code, Telephone required; Email Address optional)

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a. LOCATION(S) (For actual performance, see instructions.) b. CAGE CODE (If applicable, see Instructions.)

c. COGNIZANT SECURITY OFFICE(S) (CSO) (Name, Address, ZIP Code, Telephone required; Email Address optional)

9. GENERAL UNCLASSIFIED DESCRIPTION OF THIS PROCUREMENT

Procurement is for services required to support radar and TDR tank level indication systems across multiple ship classes. Contractor shall require access and storage of installation drawings. Contractor shall also require access to tank curve and liquid load data.

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

a. COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY (COMSEC) INFORMATION f. SPECIAL ACCESS PROGRAM (SAP) INFORMATION

b. RESTRICTED DATA g. NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION

(NATO) INFORMATION

c. CRITICAL NUCLEAR WEAPON DESIGN INFORMATION (CNWDI) (If CNWDI applies, RESTRICTED DATA must also be marked.) h. FOREIGN GOVERMENT INFORMATION

d. FORMERLY RESTRICTED DATA i. ALTERNATIVE COMPENSATORY CONTROL MEASURES

(ACCM) INFORMATION

e. NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION:

(1) Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)

(2) Non-SCI

j. CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION (CUI) (See instructions.)

k. OTHER (Specify) (See instructions.)

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.)

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.)

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)

DIRECT THROUGH (Specify below) Public Release Authority:

NSWCPD, 4700 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia PA 19112 215-897-1623

13. SECURITY GUIDANCE Add Signature Remove Last Signature Delete All Signatures

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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.)

Security Classification Guidance is as follows:

An Active Confidential Facility Clearance (FCL) is required for performance on this contract. There is no safeguarding requirement required.

Item 1(a): "All contractor personnel accessing classified information or material associated with and/or performing work relative to the resultant contract must be United States citizens and shall have and maintain a Confidential security clearance at time of contract award.

No security classification guides currently exist for this contract. Classified information generated in support of this contract must be marked in accordance with the source material provided.

Item: 10(j). All Controlled Unclassified Information associated with this contract must be protected per the guidance provided for Item 11(l) of this DD Form 254. During working hours, reasonable steps shall be taken to minimize the risk of access by unauthorized personnel.

After working hours, CUI information must be stored in locked containers, desks, or cabinets.

Item 11(a). Access to classified information, if applicable, will be provided by the sponsoring Program Office at the performance location reflected in Item 8.a of this DD Form 254, and any other location established per this contract. The contractor shall comply with all access control and visitor procedures when traveling to any location determined by the sponsoring Program Office in performance of this contract.

Item: 11(e). Engineering Services: This contract is for engineering services at the locations designated in block 8. Classification markings on the material to be furnished will provide the classification guidance necessary for performance of this contract.

Item 11(j): OPSEC requirements are additional to the requirements of the NISPOM. When the NSWCPD Contractor OPSEC Plan is required, the contractor shall return acknowledgment of the plan within 15 days of receipt and information must be protected in accordance with the NSWCPD OPSEC Plan provided.

Item 11(j): The Contractor shall protect critical information (CI) associated with this contract to prevent unauthorized disclosure. The NSWC Philadelphia Division's (NSWCPD) Critical Indicators and Information List will be provided on site, if warranted. Performance under this contract requires the contractor to adhere to OPSEC requirements. During the period of this contract, the Contractor may be exposed to, use, or produce, NSWCPD CI and/or observables and indicators which may lead to discovery of CI. NSWCPD’s CI will not be distributed to unauthorized third parties, including foreign governments, or companies under Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) unless such FOCI has been appropriately mitigated through measures approved by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency. Questions concerning these requirements shall be directed to the PCO.

Item 11(j): Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) correspondence transmitted internally on the contractor's unclassified networks or information systems, and externally, shall be protected per NIST SP-800-171, Protecting CUI in Non-federal Systems and Organizations.

Per SECNAVINST 3070.2A, Operation Security, unencrypted transmission of critical information over an unclassified network is not authorized.

Item 11(j): Assembled large components/systems being transported to and from testing areas, other production or government facilities (whether or not on public roadways) shall be in an enclosed van trailer or covered flatbed trailer. Component/System outside storage, staging, and test areas shall be shielded/obscured from public view wherever physically possible.

Item 11(j): NSWCPD’s CI shall not be publicized in corporate wide newsletters, trade magazines, displays, intranet pages or public facing websites. Media requests related to this project shall be directed to the PCO, and the COR who will forward the required to the NSWCPD Public Release Authority for review.

Item 11(j): Any attempt by unauthorized third parties to solicit, obtain, photograph, or record, or; incidents of loss/compromise of government Classified or CI, Business Sensitive, Company Proprietary information related to this or other program must be immediately reported to the contractor's Facility Security Officer and Cognizant Security Office and/or the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, and the NSWCPD Security Division (Code 105).

Item: 11(l). Legacy information from existing documents (e.g. Technical Manuals) marked For Official Use Only or FOUO, that is used to create a new document/correspondence, shall follow the minimum marking requirements of DoDI 5200.48, Section 3, paragraph 3.4.a, and include the acronym "CUI" in the banner and footer of the document. Nonfederal information systems storing and processing CUI shall be protected per NIST SP-800-171 Revision 2, or subsequent revisions. All transmissions to personal email accounts (AOL, Yahoo, Hotmail, PREVIOUS EDITION IS OBSOLETE. Page 4 of 5DD FORM 254, APR 2018

Comcast, etc.) and posting on social media websites (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.) are prohibited. Destroy all CUI associated with this contract by any of the following approved methods: A cross-cut shredder; a certified commercial destruction vendor; a central destruction facility; incineration; chemical decomposition; pulverizing, disintegration; or methods approved for classified destruction.

Item: 11(l). continued:

Classified or unclassified technical papers to be presented at a classified symposium must be approved by the NSWCPD Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) prior to the presentation.

Security classification guides and controlled unclassified information(CUI) (e.g., FOUO, distribution statement controlled) are not authorized for public release; therefore, they cannot be posted on a publicly accessible web-server or transmitted over the internet unless appropriately encrypted. Request for public release cannot be transmitted via the internet until the contractor receives final approval from

NSWCPD (CODE 105).

-Contractor must submit a request for sharing of classified and other sensitive information between prime contracts in writing to the Security office Code105 identified in Item 17 of this form.

-All classified documents must be destroyed using a National Security Agency (NSA) approved high security crosscut shredder listed on the NSA/CSS evaluated products list(EPL) for high security crosscut paper shredders, or other approved method for destroying classified information.

-All classified information involved in security incidents shall be retained and provided to the certifying official in Item 17 of this DD 254 for classification review.

-All reports of contractor security violations associated with this contract shall be sent by the Cognizant DCSA field office directly to the certifying official in Item 17 of this DD 254.

-Forward a copy of subcontractor DD 254s issued under this contract to the official shown in item 17 of this DD254.

-All security related requests pertaining to this contract shall be submitted in writing by the contractor’s Facility Security Officer (FSO) to the individual identified in Item 17 of this DD254.

-This DD254 is for solicitation purposes only; therefore, it must be returned to NSWCPD security to be updated with a contract number upon contract award before the contract DD254 can be issued to the contractor.

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

Operations Security (OPSEC) requirements for this contract are reflected in Item 13 of the DD Form 254 under section 11(j).

NAME & TITLE OF REVIEWING OFFICIAL

Ernest C. Fentress, III NSWCPD OPSEC Program Manager

SIGNATURE

14. ADDITIONAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

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

No 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. 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.)

OPSEC requirements are imposed on this task. Refer to Item 13 of this DD Form 254 for applicable guidance. These OPSEC requirements cannot be imposed on subcontractors without written consent from the NSWCPD OPSEC Program Manager. These requirements shall not be imposed at an additional cost to the government.

15. INSPECTIONS

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

No Yes 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)

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a. GCA NAME

NSWCPD

b. ACTIVITY ADDRESS CODE (AAC) OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICE (See Instructions)

N64498

c. ADDRESS (Include ZIP Code) 5001 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19112

d. POC NAME

Erica Treichel

e. POC TELEPHONE (Include Area Code)

+1 (215) 897-2019

f. EMAIL ADDRESS (See Instructions) erica.l.treichel.civ@us.navy.mil

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)

Louise Brunson

b. TITLE

Security Contracting Officer

c. ADDRESS (Include ZIP Code) Naval surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division 4700 S. Broad Street, Code 1051, Bldg 29 Philadelphia, PA 19112

d. AAC OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICE (See Instructions)

N64498

e. CAGE CODE OF THE PRIME CONTRACTOR

(See Instructions.)

f. TELEPHONE (Include Area Code)

+1 (215) 756-2448

g. EMAIL ADDRESS (See Instructions) louise.r.brunson.civ@us.navy.mil

h. SIGNATURE

i. DATE SIGNED (See Instructions)

18. REQUIRED DISTRIBUTION BY THE CERTIFYING OFFICIAL

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 Item 13 or on additional page if necessary.)

Code 105.1, Code 02

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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.)

OMB No. 0704-0567 OMB approval expires:

June 30, 2025 The public reporting burden for this collection of information, 0704-0567, is estimated to average 70 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing the burden, to the Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services, at whs.mc-alex.esd.mbx.dd-dod-information-collections@mail.mil. Respondents should be aware that notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if it does not display a currently valid OMB control number.

RETURN COMPLETED FORM AS DIRECTED IN THE INSTRUCTIONS.

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 254, "DoD Contract Security Classification Specification"

NSWC Philadelphia Division 4700 S Broad Street Philadelphia PA 19112

4700 S Broad Street Philadelphia PA 19112 and on board various U.S. Navy Ships, CONUS/OCONUS

Security Classification Guidance is as follows:

An Active Confidential Facility Clearance (FCL) is required for performance on this contract. There is no safeguarding requirement required.

Item 1(a): "All contractor personnel accessing classified information or material associated with and/or performing work relative to the resultant contract must be United States citizens and shall have and maintain a Confidential security clearance at time of contract award.

No security classification guides currently exist for this contract. Classified information generated in support of this contract must be marked in accordance with the source material provided.

Item: 10(j). All Controlled Unclassified Information associated with this contract must be protected per the guidance provided for Item 11(l) of this DD Form 254. During working hours, reasonable steps shall be taken to minimize the risk of access by unauthorized personnel. After working hours, CUI information must be stored in locked containers, desks, or cabinets.

Item 11(a). Access to classified information, if applicable, will be provided by the sponsoring Program Office at the performance location reflected in Item 8.a of this DD Form 254, and any other location established per this contract. The contractor shall comply with all access control and visitor procedures when traveling to any location determined by the sponsoring Program Office in performance of this contract.

Item: 11(e). Engineering Services: This contract is for engineering services at the locations designated in block 8. Classification markings on the material to be furnished will provide the classification guidance necessary for performance of this contract.

Item 11(j): OPSEC requirements are additional to the requirements of the NISPOM. When the NSWCPD Contractor OPSEC Plan is required, the contractor shall return acknowledgment of the plan within 15 days of receipt and information must be protected in accordance with the NSWCPD OPSEC Plan provided.

Item 11(j): The Contractor shall protect critical information (CI) associated with this contract to prevent unauthorized disclosure. The NSWC Philadelphia Division's (NSWCPD) Critical Indicators and Information List will be provided on site, if warranted. Performance under this contract requires the contractor to adhere to OPSEC requirements. During the period of this contract, the Contractor may be exposed to, use, or produce, NSWCPD CI and/or observables and indicators which may lead to discovery of CI. NSWCPD’s CI will not be distributed to unauthorized third parties, including foreign governments, or companies under Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) unless such FOCI has been appropriately mitigated through measures approved by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency. Questions concerning these requirements shall be directed to the PCO.

Item 11(j): Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) correspondence transmitted internally on the contractor's unclassified networks or information systems, and externally, shall be protected per NIST SP-800-171, Protecting CUI in Non-federal Systems and Organizations. Per SECNAVINST 3070.2A, Operation Security, unencrypted transmission of critical information over an unclassified network is not authorized.

Item 11(j): Assembled large components/systems being transported to and from testing areas, other production or government facilities (whether or not on public roadways) shall be in an enclosed van trailer or covered flatbed trailer. Component/System outside storage, staging, and test areas shall be shielded/obscured from public view wherever physically possible.

Item 11(j): NSWCPD’s CI shall not be publicized in corporate wide newsletters, trade magazines, displays, intranet pages or public facing websites. Media requests related to this project shall be directed to the PCO, and the COR who will forward the required to the NSWCPD Public Release Authority for review.

Item 11(j): Any attempt by unauthorized third parties to solicit, obtain, photograph, or record, or; incidents of loss/compromise of government Classified or CI, Business Sensitive, Company Proprietary information related to this or other program must be immediately reported to the contractor's Facility Security Officer and Cognizant Security Office and/or the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, and the NSWCPD Security Division (Code 105).

Item: 11(l). Legacy information from existing documents (e.g. Technical Manuals) marked For Official Use Only or FOUO, that is used to create a new document/correspondence, shall follow the minimum marking requirements of DoDI 5200.48, Section 3, paragraph 3.4.a, and include the acronym "CUI" in the banner and footer of the document. Nonfederal information systems storing and processing CUI shall be protected per NIST SP-800-171 Revision 2, or subsequent revisions. All transmissions to personal email accounts (AOL, Yahoo, Hotmail, Comcast, etc.) and posting on social media websites (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.) are prohibited. Destroy all CUI associated with this contract by any of the following approved methods: A cross-cut shredder; a certified commercial destruction vendor; a central destruction facility; incineration; chemical decomposition; pulverizing, disintegration; or methods approved for classified destruction.

Item: 11(l). continued:

Classified or unclassified technical papers to be presented at a classified symposium must be approved by the NSWCPD Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) prior to the presentation.

Security classification guides and controlled unclassified information(CUI) (e.g., FOUO, distribution statement controlled) are not authorized for public release; therefore, they cannot be posted on a publicly accessible web-server or transmitted over the internet unless appropriately encrypted. Request for public release cannot be transmitted via the internet until the contractor receives final approval from NSWCPD (CODE 105).

-Contractor must submit a request for sharing of classified and other sensitive information between prime contracts in writing to the Security office Code105 identified in Item 17 of this form.

-All classified documents must be destroyed using a National Security Agency (NSA) approved high security crosscut shredder listed on the NSA/CSS evaluated products list(EPL) for high security crosscut paper shredders, or other approved method for destroying classified information.

-All classified information involved in security incidents shall be retained and provided to the certifying official in Item 17 of this DD 254 for classification review.

-All reports of contractor security violations associated with this contract shall be sent by the Cognizant DCSA field office directly to the certifying official in Item 17 of this DD 254.

-Forward a copy of subcontractor DD 254s issued under this contract to the official shown in item 17 of this DD254.

-All security related requests pertaining to this contract shall be submitted in writing by the contractor’s Facility Security Officer (FSO) to the individual identified in Item 17 of this DD254.

-This DD254 is for solicitation purposes only; therefore, it must be returned to NSWCPD security to be updated with a contract number upon contract award before the contract DD254 can be issued to the contractor.

NSWCPD OPSEC Program Manager

4700 S. Broad Street, Code 1051, Bldg 29 Philadelphia, PA 19112