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This document is a Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification form. It specifies that the contractor will require access to classified information including Secret and Top Secret/SCI material to conduct classified research, analysis, and ensure classified information is properly safeguarded. The contractor personnel will access classified networks including SIPRNet and JWICS at government facilities. The Washington Headquarters Services intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract for Leadership Research Assistant Support Services to support the Office of the Secretary of Defense Historical Office. The contractor will assist with historical research, analysis and report writing.

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CLASSIFICATION (When filled in):

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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: May 31, 2022

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

a. LEVEL OF FACILITY SECURITY CLEARANCE (FCL) REQUIRED (See Instructions)

b. LEVEL OF SAFEGUARDING FOR CLASSIFIED INFORMATION/

MATERIAL REQUIRED AT CONTRACTOR FACILITY

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

a. PRIME CONTRACT NUMBER (See instructions.)

b. SUBCONTRACT NUMBER

c. SOLICITATION OR OTHER NUMBER DUE DATE (YYYYMMDD)

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

a. ORIGINAL (Complete date in all cases.)

DATE (YYYYMMDD)

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.

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

7. SUBCONTRACTOR(S)

(-- but will still require a separate DD Form 254 issued by a prime contractor to each subcontractor.)

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

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

(Additional Performance Locations are located in block 13)

Unclassified

Unclassified

Top Secret None

✘ HQ003421R0229

2021/07/26

WHS HISTORIANS OFFICE, OSD Historical Offices in the Pentagon, and off site historical conferences in the National Capitol Region (NCR) HQ0193

WHS SECURITY OFFICE, 4800 Mark Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22350

Leadership Support Research Assistant Services

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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 DoDM 5200.01, Volume 4 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:

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. See instructions for additional guidance.)

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

This contract may be awarded to a sole entity. If awarded to a sole entity, the GCA will be responsible for security clearance processing. Additionally, if sole entity, a facility clearance will not be required from Defense Counterintelligence & Security Agency (DCSA).

ACCESS TO CLASSIFIED INFORMATION

The contractor requires access to classified information to meet contract performance requirements. The contractor will access classified information in paper and electronic form. Classified information will consist of DoD and other Federal Agency customer information. The GCA will provide Security Classification Guides (SCG) necessary for contract performance. The contractor will conduct classified research and analysis, and must ensure classified information is not

SEE SECTION 13 CONTINUATION SECTION AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS FORM

Unclassified

Unclassified

Ouid[WHS/DOPSR] Release Information[Defense Office of Prepublication and Security Review (DOPSR), 1155 Defense Pentagon Washington, DC 20301]

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NAME & TITLE OF REVIEWING OFFICIAL 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. (See instructions for additional guidance.)

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. (See instructions for additional guidance.)

16. 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)

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.

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. 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.)

Unclassified

Unclassified

SCI and Non-SCI material. All intelligence material remains the property of the US Government. The contractor must maintain accountability for all classified intelligence. The contractor must restrict access to only those individuals who possess the necessary security clearance and who are actually providing services under the contract with a valid need to know. Further dissemination to other contractors, subcontractors, other government agencies, private individuals or organizations is prohibited. Intelligence material must not be released to foreign nationals or immigrant aliens whether they are consultants, US contractors, or employees of the contractor and regardless of the level of their security clearance, except with advance written permission from the originator.

Thomas Prudhomme Security Administration Thomas Prudhomme

WHS Acquisition Directorate 4800 Mark Center Drive, Alexandria, VA, 22193 Dr. Joseph Arena

703-697-3270

HQ0034 joseph.a.arena18.civ@mail.mil

Karen Smith HQ0034

Contract Specialist

Karen Smith

WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES, ACQUISITION

DIRECTORATE 4800 MARK CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 09F09 ALEXANDRIA

VA 22350, ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22350, USA

703-901-5265 2021/08/04 karen.a.smith202.civ@mail.mil thomas.e.prudhomme.civ@mail.mil, joseph.a.arena18.civ@mail.mil, ronica.l.shelton.civ@mail.mil, glen.r.asner.civ@mail.mil

13. SECURITY GUIDANCE. The security classification guidance 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 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 document/guides/extracts referenced herein.

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[Block: 13 Continuation] posted to publicly accessible websites or to unclassified information systems. Detailed classified access requirements is described in the performance work statement. Additional classified performance can be obtained from the GCA/COR.

PERSONNEL CLEARANCES/ACCESS

If a sole entity contractor is selected, the GCA will process personnel clearances, for access to classified information. A facility clearance will not be required.

The contractor must comply with GCA requirements for the conduct of a background investigation and adjudication, to determine the contractor’s eligibility for access to classified information. The contractor must be able to obtain and maintain favorably eligibility for access to classified information.

If not sole entity, the contractor will submit for personnel clearance processing to the Defense Counterintelligence & Security Agency (DCSA). After the required security clearance/access is favorably adjudicated by the DOD CAF, and posted to the DoD appropriate personnel security system of record (e.g.

DISS), the contractor will submit a SCI nomination request to the GCA. The request will contain the following:

--Submit one request per individual, on company letterhead.

--Nominee’s full name and social security number.

--Date and place of birth.

--Citizenship.

--Investigation date and type.

--Clearance level.

--Clearance date and granted by.

--Company name.

--Contract number.

--DoD organization the nominee will support.

--Location of work to be performed.

--Duty title, telephone number, email.

--The nomination request must be signed by the Facility Security Officer.

--The nomination is submitted to the GCA, and approved/disapproved, and signed by the GCA/COR.

The GCA Special Security Officer (SSO) will prepare a SCI nomination package and submit it to the GCA Personnel Security Operations Division (PSOD) for processing. Contractor personnel must follow PSOD instructions for the nominations, or SCI access cannot be granted. If the nominee is determined eligible for access, the SSO will contact the nominee to complete the required indoctrination briefings and sign non-disclosure agreements.

PUBLIC RELEASE OF DOD INFORMATION

Release of any DoD information to the public by any means, or to other unauthorized recipient is prohibited. This includes during contract performance and after the contract ends. Security reviews for the release of information must be requested to the GCA, and if appropriate the request will be submitted for further processing.

Requests must be submitted through: Defense Office of Prepublication and Security Review (DOPSR), 1155 Defense Pentagon Washington, DC 20301

All DoD information intended for publication or dissemination must undergo a security and policy pre-publication review. This material includes, but is not limited to: books, manuscripts and theses, biographies, articles, book reviews, audio/video materials, speeches, press releases, conference briefings, research papers, gaming materials and other media. Unauthorized releases must be reported to the GCA. For more information, visit the DOPSR website:

http://www.esd.whs.mil/DOPSR/

PERFORMANCE IN GOVERNMENT FACILITIES

The contractor will comply with site specific security procedures.

REQUIRED TRAINING / BRIEFINGS

The contractor will ensure compliance with all training and briefing requirements for classified and unclassified accesses required in performance of this contract. Training and briefings include but is not limited to information security, marking classified information, unauthorized disclosures, classified storage requirements, industrial security, operations security, physical security, sensitive compartmented information administration, personnel security, counterintelligence, NATO, RD, FRD, CNWDI, derivative classification, cyber security, controlled unclassified information, privacy act, insider threat.

COMMON ACCESS CARD (CAC)

This contract requires personnel to obtain the Government issued Common Access Card (CAC) in order to provide identification for access government computer systems and physical access to facilities. Personnel must meet and maintain investigative and adjudicative requirements specified in DoDI 5200.46, and immediately report to the GCA any issues affecting CAC eligibility.

Government issued credentials are the property of the United States Government and must be returned when no longer required for performance on this contract. Return CACs to: Washington Headquarters (WHS) Security Office, 4800 Mark Center Drive, Suite 10G07, Alexandria, VA 22350.

CACs will not be used to access information systems, facilities, or installations that are outside the performance requirements of this contract. CACs will be used only by the individual to whom it is issued and will not be used for or by any other person.

The contractor will immediately notify the GCA if a CAC is lost, stolen, or otherwise missing. Replacement CACs will require the contractor employee to obtain a signed memo from the GCA/WHS Security Office, requesting a new CAC be issued.

NIPRNET, UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION SYSTEM

This contract requires the contractor to access and use the unclassified government computer system known as the NIPRNET at locations identified by the GCA. All provisions of DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) apply. This system is Unclassified only, and inappropriate or improper use of the system will result in a reportable incident to the DCSA. NIPRNET as well as other unclassified systems or equipment (e.g. printers, facsimile) will not be used to process classified information. NIPRNET systems will be used only for an official Government purpose.

13. SECURITY GUIDANCE. The security classification guidance 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 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 document/guides/extracts referenced herein.

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NIPRNET is not required at the contractor facility. The contractor will have access at the GCA listed place of performance.

SIPRNET, CLASSIFIED SECRET INFORMATION SYSTEM

This contract requires the contractor to access and use the classified government computer system known as the SIPRNET at locations identified by the government customer. All provisions of DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) apply. This system is authorized for use up to but not exceeding the Secret-level only. Inappropriate or improper use of the system will result in a reportable incident to the DCSA. Individuals having access to SIPRNET require a NATO Awareness Briefing and also must complete Derivative Classification training as a condition of access to SIPRNET. SIPRNET will not be used to process Top Secret information. SIPRNET systems will be used only for an official Government purpose.

SIPRNET is not required at the contractor facility. The contractor will have access at the GCA listed place of performance.

JWICS, CLASSIFIED TOP SECRET/SCI INFORMATION SYSTEM

This contract requires the contractor to access and use the classified government computer system known as the Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communication System (JWICS) at locations identified by the government customer. All provisions of DoD Risk Management Framework apply. This system is authorized for use up to but not exceeding the Top Secret level only, and inappropriate or improper use of the system will result in a reportable incident to the DCSA. Contractor personnel must complete Derivative Classification training as a condition of access to the classified network. Training will be completed using resources available at the CDSE website and contract personnel will refer to the marking guidance materials also available at the CDSE website.

JWICS is not required at the contractor facility. The contractor will have access at the GCA listed place of performance.

Access to government information systems at GCA facilities, requires the appropriate level of security clearance/access, and submission and GCA approval of a DD Form 2875, “System Authorization Access Request (SAAR)).

COMPUTER SECURITY

Contractor personnel are “Authorized Users” of the DoD networks and must comply with responsibilities identified in DoDI 8500.01.

The Contractor is not authorized “Privileged” access. The contractor will not have access to system control, monitoring, administration, criminal investigation, or compliance functions.

Contractor personnel must:

-Comply with laws, rules, and regulations for use of information systems.

-Meet all requirements before accessing a particular information system.

-Use information systems only for the official purpose specified in this contract.

-Not process classified information on unclassified systems or systems of a lower classification.

-Complete mandatory initial and annual cyber awareness training.

-Complete Privacy Act training.

-Enforce need to know.

-Not share system access cards (e.g. CAC), or passwords, with other individuals.

-Follow procedures to address suspicious email (e.g. phishing) -Not introduce personal wireless hot spots or portable electronic devices (e.g. cell phone) into spaces where classified or sensitive information is processed/stored.

-Not post DoD information to publicly accessible web sites.

-Not process DoD information on personal devices (e.g. cell phone, laptop, camera, voice recorders) -Not use thumb drives or other storage devices.

-Not introduce or use software, firmware, equipment, hardware, or USB devices, to the DoD network that has not been approved by the Government network Authorizing Official (e.g. Defense Information Systems Agency/Joint Service Provider).

-Not connect any personal devices/equipment to DoD equipment/network.

-Not connect Government issued equipment (e.g. local desk top printer; government issued iphone) before obtaining approval from the information system owner.

-Not connect any USB device.

-Return Government equipment when no longer required for performance on this contract.

DOD UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATON ON NON-DOD INFORMATION SYSTEM

The contractor will not process DoD unclassified information (which includes CUI), on non-DoD information systems unless the system is in compliance with DoD Instruction 8582.01 “Security of Unclassified DoD Information on Non-DoD Information Systems,” and NIST SP 800-171. Adequate security must be provided for all unclassified DoD information on non-DoD information systems. A non-DoD information system is any information system that is not owned, controlled, or operated by the DoD and that is not used or operated by a contractor or other non-DoD entity exclusively on behalf of the DoD.

MOBILE DEVICES

The introduction of mobile devices (personal or government issued) into facilities where classified information is processed, handled, stored, or discussed, is prohibited. Prohibited devices normally feature the ability to receive or transmit data, record audio/video, make cellular phone calls, and have wi-fi technology. Examples of prohibited devices include but not limited to: cell phones; laptops; smart watch; camera; mp3 player. Key fobs for medical alert, motor vehicle, or home security are generally acceptable provided they have no features similar to prohibited devices. Medical devices may be acceptable but require individual assessment.

DoD REGULATION DoD security requirements can be found on the DoD issuances website: http://www.esd.whs.mil/DD/

SECURITY EXECUTIVE AGENT DIRECTIVE 3

The contractor must comply with “Reporting Requirements for Personnel with Access to Classified Information or Who Hold a Sensitive Position,” along with

13. SECURITY GUIDANCE. The security classification guidance 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 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 document/guides/extracts referenced herein.

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DoD Manual 5200.02 and NISPOM.

IN/OUT PROCESSING

Contractor personnel must complete security in-processing upon entry to the contract and security out-processing prior to departing from this contract. All government property and information must be returned to the GCA at or before out-processing.

ORIGINAL CLASSIFICATION AUTHORITY

Original Classification is not authorized. If the contractor believes information not currently classified, requires classification, the contractor will immediately notify the GCA.

DECLASSIFICATION & DOWNGRADING

Declassification and/or Downgrading of classified information or CUI is prohibited.

SAFEGUARDING CLASSIFIED INFORMATION & CUI DURING MEETINGS/PRESENTATIONS

Classified information must be protected from unauthorized disclosure. Classified meetings/training/conferences (presentations) must be pre-approved by the GCA; must serve a specific U.S. Government purpose; dissemination of classified information by other means is not sufficient; must take place only at an approved U.S. Government facility or cleared contractor facility meeting appropriate safeguard requirements. The contractor must comply with all safeguarding requirements during classified presentations. Classified presentations at non approved Government locations (e.g. hotel) is prohibited. CUI must be protected from unauthorized disclosure. CUI presentations must be pre-approved by the GCA and must serve a specific U.S. Government purpose.

CUI presentations must take place at Government approved locations and must not occur in locations where there is risk of unauthorized disclosure to foreign personnel/governments or others who do not have an official “need to know.” For additional information refer to the NISPOM and DoDM 5200.01 Volumes 1 through 3.

COURIER AUTHORIZATION

Transmission of classified information must first be accomplished using an approved classified network. Within the National Capitol Region and with GCA approval, individual contract employees can be approved to hand carry classified information. Couriers must be in possession of a Government issued courier authorization letter/card; couriers must complete required training; double lockable zippered courier bags will be used; travel with classified information via aircraft is prohibited. DoD information will not be viewed or discussed while carrying. Couriers will proceed directly to the approved destination, and will report to the GCA any deviation from the route or failure to safeguard classified information.

CLASSIFIED INFORMATION OR CUI IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN

If the contractor discovers classified information or CUI on a publically accessible website, the contractor must immediately notify the GCA. The contractor must not continue to view the information; do not share the information with co-workers; do not print or save the information; do not email the information to anyone or to a personal device; and do not acknowledge the validity of the information to unauthorized persons who may inquire (e.g. the media).

TELEWORK

If approved by the GCA to telework, use of classified information is prohibited. Unclassified information/CUI must be accessed via Government approved equipment and DoD network. Personal software/equipment must not be introduced/connected to DoD equipment or used to process DoD information.

Connection of personal devices to a DoD computer/network is prohibited (e.g. personal printer).

DESTRUCTION OF DoD INFORMATION The contractor must comply with on-site security procedures to dispose of DoD Information. Destruction is by use of approved burn bags.

DISPOSITION OF DOD INFORMATION & EQUIPMENT

All information/equipment must be returned to the Government when no longer required for performance on this contract.

AUDIO/VISUAL RECORDINGS

The recording of DoD information, equipment, personnel, or facilities by any means is prohibited. If required to meet contract performance, the contractor will notify the GCA. Specific approvals and permits are required.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS & WEAPONS

Hazardous materials and weapons are prohibited from entry on/into government facilities. Examples of prohibited items include but are not limited to:

firearms; knives/daggers; billy clubs/black jacks; brass knuckles; martial arts weapons; explosive or explosive parts; irritant gases; any other weapon, device, instrument, material, or substance animate or inanimate that is used for or is readily capable of causing death or serious bodily injury. Any weapon the possession of which is prohibited under the laws of the state in which the facility is located.

CONTINUED RESPONSIBILITY

Safeguarding classified information and CUI is a lifelong obligation. Contractor personnel will continue to safeguard DoD information to which they had access to/knowledge of.

SECURITY INCIDENTS

The contractor will immediately report to the GCA any known or suspected incident in which government information/equipment is not properly safeguarded or has been disclosed to unauthorized persons; data spills on information systems; or concerns of workplace violence.

..On site host security office as appropriate.

..WHS Security Office: Whs.pentagon.em.mbx.security-officers@mail.mil, or 571-372-0921/0938/0936/0940.

..PENTCIRT: Hotline (703) 695-CIRT(2478) to report data spills.

..Law Enforcement: Pentagon Force Protection Agency: Emergency: 703.697.5555 or 911 from Office Landline; Non-Emergency Phone: 703.697.1001

Ref 10b: Restricted Data Information is not releasable to contractor employees who have not received a FINAL clearance at the appropriate security level.

Written concurrence of the GCA is required prior to subcontracting.

13. SECURITY GUIDANCE. The security classification guidance 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 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 document/guides/extracts referenced herein.

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Ref 10c: CNWDI Information is not releasable to contractor employees who have not received a FINAL clearance at the appropriate security level. Written concurrence of the GCA is required prior to subcontracting.

Ref 10d: The contractor is permitted access to Formerly Restricted Data (FRD) in the performance of this contract. Access to FRD requires a final U.S.

Government clearance at the appropriate level. Written concurrence of the GCA is required prior to subcontracting.

Ref 10e1: SCI Access required. No public release of information authorized, public disclosure or confirmation of any subject related to the support contract is not authorized without first obtaining written approval from the GCA. : The contractor does not require an accredited Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF). Receipt/storage of SCI at the contractor facility is prohibited.

Ref 10e2: Non-SCI Information is not releasable to contractor employees who have not received a clearance at the appropriate security level. Written concurrence of the GCA is required prior to subcontracting. Access to Intelligence information required for performance.

Ref 10g: Personnel not assigned to a NATO staff position, but requiring access to NATO classified information, NATO COSMIC, NATO Secret or access to the NATO accredited SIPRNET terminals, must possess the equivalent FINAL or Interim U.S. Security Clearance based upon the appropriate personnel security investigation required. Personnel with access to NATO ATOMAL information must have the appropriate level FINAL U.S. Security Clearance. The government program/project manager is the designated representative that will ensure the contractor security manager and concerned employees are NATO briefed prior to access being granted. The contractor will maintain strict compliance in regards to NATO information IAW NISPOM Ch 10, Section 7. Prior approval from the GCA is required for subcontracting. : This is not a NATO staff position, but the contractor will require access to NATO information to meet performance requirements.

Ref 10h: Foreign Government Information (FGI) is not releasable to contractor employees who have not received a FINAL clearance at the appropriate security level. Written concurrence of the GCA is required prior to subcontracting.

Ref 10j: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) generated and/or provided under this contract shall be safeguarded and marked as specified in DoD Instruction 5200.48. : Access to CUI will take place at the listed places of performance.

Ref 11a: Contractor performance is restricted to locations identified in Block 13.

Government agency or activity will provide security classification guidance for performance of this contract. : The contractor will comply with site specific security procedures.

Ref 11g : Use of DTIC services is not required at the contractor facility. The contractor may use DTIC services available at the GCA approved place of performance.

Ref 11l : Refer to Item 10j.

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