Attachment 4_DD254 N00019-26-R-1000 PMA-266_signed_03 December 2025.pdf

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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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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 Form 254, "DoD Contract Security Classification Specification"

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

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Cherry Point, NC 28533

8. ACTUAL PERFORMANCE - a. LOCATION(S) (For actual performance, see instructions.): Marine Unmanned Air Vehicle Squadron One Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Yuma, AZ 85369

8. ACTUAL PERFORMANCE - a. LOCATION(S) (For actual performance, see instructions.): Marine Unmanned Air Vehicle Squadron Three Marine Corps Base Hawaii Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii 96734

8. ACTUAL PERFORMANCE - a. LOCATION(S) (For actual performance, see instructions.): Marine Unmanned Air Vehicle Test Squadron One Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Yuma, AZ 85369

COR: Jennifer Russell TPOC: Andrew Harrington

Access to JWICS at government locations.

18. REQUIRED DISTRIBUTION BY THE CERTIFYING OFFICIAL - Enter specification for "other." (If more room is needed, continue in Item 13 or on additional page if necessary.): Critical Program Information (CPI) and/or Critical Component (CC) Protection Requirement; PPIP Requirements

NAVAIR FORM 5720.10 must be completed and attached.

Technical papers, briefings, presentations, either classified or unclassified to be presented at classified symposia must be submitted to A0N0000 for approval prior to presentation. Unclassified material submitted for public release (that is not to be presented at classified symposia) shall be forwarded for review prior to release as stated in item 12 above. All controlled unclassified and classified technical information shall be appropriately marked with distribution statements as specified in DoDI 5230.24 (Distribution Statements on DoD Technical Information) available at https://www.esd.whs.mil/portal/54/documents/dd/issuances/dodi/523024.pdf.

Determination of need-to-know in connection with a classified visit is the responsibility of the individual/host who will disclose the classified information.

All contracts with non-Sensitive Compartmented Information and Non-Compartmented work that may reveal mission-related information of a sensitive activity or sensitive operation should be routed to the NAVAIR SIO for approval.

The COR, TPOC, and Government Security Office, concerning instances of possible loss, compromise, and electronic spillage of classified or controlled unclassified information shall be notified immediately upon discovery and/or no later than 72 hours of discovery.

The following Security Classification Guide (SCG) applies to classified performance on this contract. Subsequent updates shall be provided by the Technical Point of Contact/Contracting Officer Representative/Industrial Security Representative (as applicable) as Government Furnished Information (GFI) and shall be executed by the Contractor without obligation to modify this DD Form 254.

-MQ-9 Enterprise SCG dated 01 May 2006 including Revision 6 dated 09 May 2023 (or subsequent revisions)

Block 4: Follow-on Contract - the classified portion of work has been completed on the contract cited in this Block 4. No further processing of classified material/information shall be accomplished under this contract. All classified material/ information associated with this contract is authorized to be transferred to the contract number cited in Block 2a.

Block 10.a – Classified COMSEC material is not releasable to contractor employees who have not received a final security clearance at the appropriate level. Cryptologic keying materials and Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI) are controlled by Department of the Navy, NISPOM, and National Security Agency (NSA) guidelines. The contractor shall be guided by NSA/CSS Policy Manual 3-16 in the control and protection of COMSEC material/information at their facilities. When access is required at Government facilities, contractor personnel will adhere to COMSEC rules and regulations as mandated by DoD National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) codifying 32 Code of Federal Regulation Part 117, NISPOM Rule, 24 February 2021, Department of the Navy Communications Materials System (CMS-1A) and Command policy and procedures. Written concurrence of the Technical Point of Contact identified in Block 16, and Contracting Officer Representative/Industrial Security Representative is required prior to subcontracting.

Block 10.e. - National Intelligence Information: The Command Senior Intelligence Officer (SIO) as defined in DoDM 5105.21, Volume 1, 19 October 2012 is the official approving authority for all releases of intelligence information pertaining to NAVAIR contracts and all affiliated sub-contracts. This DD254 is only to be used for work related to NAVAIR platforms and programs and does not apply to non- NAVAIR work.

Per Intelligence Community Standard (ICD) 703-01, 10 September 2015, contractors are not authorized to disclose further or release intelligence to any of their components or employees or to another contractor (including sub-contractors) without the prior written notification and approval of the SIO unless such disclosure or release is authorized in writing at the initiation of the contract as an operational requirement.

In accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) Directive 5148.13, contractor personnel involved in intelligence and intelligence related activities are required to report any significant, highly sensitive matter, or questionable intelligence activities to appropriate government officials.

Block 10.e.(1) - Sensitive Compartmented Information - Contractor will require access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) in performance of this contract and requires a final Top Secret US. Government Personnel Security clearance based upon a Tier 5 background investigation, T5R or equivalent investigation and SCI Indoctrination. Contractor must provide individuals who are able to achieve and maintain the adjudicative standards set forth in the Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 704 “Personnel Security Standards and Procedures Governing Eligibility for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information and Other Controlled Access Program Information,” for continued employment.

Access, processing, and storage of SCI information shall be conducted within an approved SCI accredited GOVERNMENT FACILITY ONLY. Use of SCI facilities outside of NAVAIR SSO cognizance requires an approved Co-Utilization Agreement (CUA)/Joint -Utilization Agreement (JUA) prior to use.

Contractor must have a CSSO that meet SCI eligibility requirements and is SCI indoctrinated under this contract. SCI billets on this contract require approval from the NAVAIR SSO and SIO. Contractor SCI nomination packages must be submitted to the NAVAIR Special Security Office for review and processing. SCI Nomination packages are to be submitted for ALL contractor personnel performing SCI work on this effort regardless of whether the individual is already cleared. No personnel will be authorized to perform SCI work on this effort, until approved for access by the NAVAIR SSO and SIO. Before an employee departs, the contractor will ensure the employee goes through the NAVAIR Special Security Office (SSO) to be debriefed.

Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has exclusive security responsibility for all SCI material under this contract. NAVAIR SIO is responsible for the release of and access to all Intelligence information/materials under this contract. Further disclosure, to include subcontracting, of SCI is prohibited until receipt of approval from the SCI cleared COR/TPOC and NAVAIR SIO. Further security guidance is stipulated in the attached NAVAIR Memorandum titled POLICY GOVERNING RELEASE OF INTELLIGENCE TO CONTRACTORS dated 01 MAR 2022. The attached Navy SCI Addendum, dated Dec. 2022, provides necessary guidance for physical, personnel, information, and information systems security measures. The Navy SCI Addendum is part of the SCI security specifications for the contract. DoDM 5105.21, Vol 1-3., 32 Code of Federal Regulation Part 117, NISPOM, DoDM 5200.01 Vol 1-3 and DoDI 5200.48 apply.

In compliance with DoDD 5148.13 paragraph 4.1.e and SECNAVINST 3820.3F, all contractor personnel conducting Intelligence or Intelligence-related activities or supporting those efforts under Department of Defense authorities shall report any Questionable Intelligence Activity (QIA) or Significant or Highly Sensitive Matter (S/HSM) to the Naval Information Warfare Systems Command Intelligence Oversight Program Manager or Senior Intelligence Officer.

Questionable Intelligence Activity (QIA): Any Intelligence or Intelligence-related activity when there is reason to believe such activity may be unlawful or contrary to an Executive Order, Presidential Directive, Intelligence Community Directive, or applicable DoD policy governing that activity.

Significant or Highly Sensitive Matter (S/HSM): An Intelligence or Intelligence-related activity (regardless of whether the Intelligence or Intelligence-related activity is unlawful or contrary to an Executive Order, Presidential Directive, Intelligence Community Directive, or DoD policy), or serious criminal activity by Intelligence personnel, that could impugn the reputation or integrity of the Intelligence Community, or otherwise call into question the propriety of Intelligence activities. Such matters might involve actual or potential:

- Congressional inquiries or investigations.

- Adverse media coverage.

- Impact on foreign relations or foreign partners.

- Systemic compromise, loss, or unauthorized disclosure of protected information.

Block 10.e.(2): The contractor is authorized access to Non-SCI National Intelligence Information and/or Foreign Intelligence Information on behalf of Rebecca Ahne, NAVAIR Senior Intelligence Officer. A final security clearance at the appropriate level is required for access to Non-SCI National Intelligence Information and/or Foreign Intelligence information. Further security guidance for reproduction, release, retention, return, and destruction of National Intelligence Information is stipulated in the attached NAVAIR Memorandum titled POLICY GOVERNING RELEASE OF INTELLIGENCE TO CONTRACTORS dated 01 MARCH 2022. Written concurrence of the Techncial Point of Contact/Contracting Officer Representative/Industrial Security Representative (as applicable) is required prior to subcontracting.

Block 10.g.: Contractors that are granted access to SCI must be briefed into NATO Secret. Access to NATO information requires a final U.S. Government clearance at the appropriate level and a NATO access brief. Special briefings are required for access to NATO. Written concurrence of the Technical Point of Contact/Contracting Officer Representative/Industrial Security Representative (as applicable) is required prior to subcontracting.

Block 10.h.: Foreign Government Information (FGI) is not releasable to contractor employees who have not received a final security clearance at the appropriate level. Written concurrence of the Technical Point of Contact/Contracting Officer Representative identified in Block 16, or Industrial Security Representative (as applicable) is required prior to subcontracting.

Block 10.j/11.l – Controlled Unclassified Information including Legacy FOUO and Covered Defense Information (meeting the definition of DFARS Clause 252.204–7012 Safeguarding covered defense information and cyber incident reporting) generated and/or provided under this contract shall be marked and safeguarded as specified in DoD Instruction 5200.48 (Controlled Unclassified Information) (CUI)) available at https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodi/520048p.PDF. Any product containing Covered Defense Information shall be assigned the appropriate distribution statement using the criteria set forth in DoDI 5230.24 (Distribution Statements on DoD Technical Information); and have this statement displayed per DoDI 5230.24, Enclosure 3-4.

All Covered Defense Information (CDI), Legacy FOUO, and program Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) data transmitted and safeguarded via electronic means shall use approved encryption. The Contractor shall ensure that when transmitting CUI/Legacy FOUO/CDI over non-secure e-mail (e.g. not connected to the Navy Marine Corps Intranet through Broadband Unclassified Remote Access System/Virtual Private network), those transmissions are encrypted using Department of Defense Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), or an approved DoD External Certificate Authority, in accordance with Public Key Infrastructure & Public Key Enabling, DoDI 8520.02, 18 May 2023.

Block 10.k.: Secret Internet Protocol Network (SIPRNet) access authorized. JWICS access authorized at approved government locations. The contractor shall not access, download, or further disseminate any information or data that falls outside the scope and execution of the defined contract requirements. In the event any additional access is required, the Technical Point of Contact/Contracting Officer Representative must modify the requirements for DD Form 254 revision. Contractor shall prepare and submit all required documentation as required by Command policy prior to receiving access. Written concurrence of the Technical Point of Contact/Contracting Officer Representative identified in Block 16, or Industrial Security Representative (as applicable) is required prior to subcontracting.

Block 11.a – All classified information/material shall be provided by the contractor facility or Government Contracting Activity (GCA) and safeguarded at the approved actual performance site.

Block 11.f –The contractor shall require access at approved locations listed in Block 18 in performance of this contract.

Block 11.g.: To use DTIC services, the contractor must register for an account at http://www.dtic.mil/dtic/registration/contractors/index.html

Block 11.m./11.j.: The PPIP, in addition to addressing the protection measure for the efforts pertaining to the protection of CPI and/or Critical Components; the PPIP contains a separate section addressing the enhanced OPSEC protection measures for the efforts pertaining to the protection of critical information. The Contractor shall be responsible for subcontractor implementation of the OPSEC requirements for this contract.

Block 11.m.: The Contractor shall review and implement the PPIP and update as directed by updates to the PPP for the MQ-9 Program or as a result of changes in the Contractor's procedures. The contractor shall provide the Government access to the PPIP and notify the Technical Point of Contact/Contracting Officer Representative/Contracting Officers Security Representative (as applicable) when changes are made to the plan. The Contractor shall be responsible for subcontractor implementation of the PPIP requirements for this contract.

Block 12: Release of SCI is NOT authorized.

DoDM 5105.21, Vol 1-3., 32 Code of Federal Regulation Part 117, NISPOM, DoDM 5200.01 Vol 1-3 and DoDI 5200.48

Handling and processing of SCI information at accredited GOVERNMENT FACILITIES ONLY. Use of SCI facilities outside of NAVAIR SSO cognizance requires an approved CUA/JUA.

The attached Navy SCI Addendum, dated Dec. 2022, provides necessary guidance for physical, personnel, information, and information systems security measures. The Navy SCI Addendum is part of the SCI security specifications for the contract.

47123 Buse Road Patuxent River, MD 20670

17. CERTIFICATION AND SIGNATURES - c. ADDRESS (Include ZIP Code): 48150 Shaw Road Patuxent River, MD 20670