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DD FORM 254, APR 2018

NEEDS DD67

(Updated 20250722)

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: 2

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RELEASE OF NON-SCI INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION TO US

DOD CONTRACTORS

Access to Non-SCI intelligence information requires special briefings and a U.S. Government final granted clearance at the appropriate level, as designated by the government program manager.

1)Requirements for access to non-SCI:

a)All intelligence material released to the contractor remains the property of the US Government and may be withdrawn at any time. Contractors must maintain accountability of all classified intelligence released into their custody.

b)The contractor must not reproduce intelligence material without the written permission of the originating agency through the SDA SSO. If permission is granted, each copy shall be controlled in the same manner as the original.

c)The contractor must not destroy any intelligence material without advance approval or as specified by the Agreement Officer (AO). (EXCEPTION: Classified waste shall be destroyed as soon as practicable in accordance with the provisions of the Industrial Security Program).

d)The contractor must restrict access to only those individuals who possess the required security clearance and who are 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 unless authorized in writing by the originating agency through the AO.

e)The contractor must ensure each employee having access to intelligence material is fully aware of the special security requirements for this material and shall maintain records in a manner that will permit the contractor to furnish, on demand, the names of individuals who have had access to this material in their custody.

f)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. Requests for release to foreign nationals shall be initially forwarded to the Agreement Officer and shall include:

i)A copy of the proposed disclosure.

ii)Full justification reflecting the benefits to US interests.

iii)Name, nationality, particulars of clearance, and current access authorization of each proposed foreign national recipient.

g)Upon completion or termination of the classified contract, or sooner when the purpose of the release has been served, the contractor will return all classified intelligence (furnished or generated) to the source from which received unless retention or other disposition instructions (see ICD 703) are authorized in writing by the AO.

h)The contractor must designate an individual who is working on the contract as custodian. The designated custodian shall be responsible for receipting and accounting for all classified intelligence material received under this contract. This does not mean that the custodian must personally sign for all classified material. The inner wrapper of all classified material dispatched should be marked for the attention of a designated custodian and must not be opened by anyone not working directly on the contract.

i)Within 30 days after the final product is received and accepted by the procuring agency, classified intelligence materials released to or generated by the contractor, must be returned to the originating agency through the Agreement Officer unless written instructions authorizing destruction or retention are issued. Requests to retain material shall be directed to the AO for this contract in writing and must clearly indicate the justification for retention and identity of the specific document to be retained.

j)Classification, regrading, or declassification markings of documentation produced by the contractor shall be consistent with that applied to the information or documentation from which the new document was prepared. If a compilation of information or a complete analysis of a subject appears to require a security classification other than that of the source documentation, the contractor shall assign the tentative security classification and request instructions from the AO. Pending final determination, the material shall be safeguarded as required for its assigned or proposed classification, whichever is higher, until the classification is changed or otherwise verified.

2)Intelligence material carries special markings. The following is a list of the authorized control markings of intelligence material:

a)“Dissemination and Extraction of Information Controlled by Originator(ORCON).” This marking is used, with a security classification, to enable a continuing knowledge and supervision by the originator of the use made of the information involved. This marking may be used on intelligence which clearly identifies or would reasonably permit ready identification of an intelligence source or method which is particularly susceptible to countermeasures that would nullify or measurably reduce its effectiveness. This marking may not be used when an item or information will reasonably be protected by use of other markings specified herein, or by the application of the “need-to-know” principle and the safeguarding procedures of the security classification system.

b)“Authorized for Release to (Name of Country(ies)/International Organization. ” The above is abbreviated “REL TO________.” This marking must be used when it is necessary to identify classified intelligence material the US government originator has predetermined to be releasable or has been released through established foreign disclosure channels to the indicated country(ies) or organization.

3)The following procedures govern the use of control markings.

a)Any recipient desiring to use intelligence in a manner contrary to restrictions established by the control marking set forth above shall obtain the advance permission of the originating agency through the AO. Such permission applies only to the specific purposes agreed to by the originator and does not automatically apply to all recipients. Originators shall ensure that prompt consideration is given to recipients’ requests in these regards, with particular attention to reviewing and editing, if necessary, sanitized or paraphrased versions to derive a text suitable for release subject to lesser or no control markings.

b)The control marking authorized above shall be shown on the title page, front cover, and other applicable pages of documents, incorporated in the text of electronic communications, shown on graphics, and associated (in full or abbreviated form) with data stored or processed in automatic data processing systems. The control marking also shall be indicated by parenthetical use of the marking abbreviations at the beginning of the appropriate portions. If the control marking applies to several or all portions, the document must be marked with a statement to this effect rather than marking each portion individually.

c)The control markings shall be individually assigned at the time of preparation of intelligence products and used in conjunction with security classifications and other marking specified by E.O. 13526 and its implementing security directives. The marking shall be carried forward to any new format in which the same information is incorporated including oral and visual presentations.

10j: The contractor will protect CUI in accordance with DoD Instruction 5200.48, Policy SDA-21-001, Controlled Unclassified Information and any additional publications (e.g., Implementing DoD Manual(s) to the Instruction).

CUI REQUIREMENTS FOR US DOD CONTRACTORS The following procedures will be used to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) documents and materials:

1)HANDLING: Access to CUI material shall be limited to those employees needing the material to perform their duties. The CUI marking is assigned to documents and material created by a DoD User Agency. CUI is not a classification but requires extra precautions to ensure it is properly safeguarded and disseminated and is not released to the public without government authorization.

2)MARKING: Documents that contain CUI material must be reviewed by a Government Representative under the requirements of DoDI 5200.48, DODI 5230.09,and DODI 5230.29.

Mark unclassified documents containing CUI: “CUI" at the top and bottom of each page, include the CUI warning box, and the CUI Designation Indicator Block as required in DoDI 5200.48. In a classified document:

a)Mark individual paragraph containing only CUI, but not classified material by placing“(CUI)" at the beginning of the portion.

b)Mark top and bottom of each page with classified material with the highest security classification of the material on the page.

c)If the document or material contains CUI under the category of Controlled Technical Information (CTI), use of distribution statements is required. See DoDI 5200.48.

d)If a classified document contains CUI material or if the classified material becomes CUI when declassified, place the following statement on the bottom of the cover or the first page under the classification marking: “NOTE: If declassified, review the document to make sure the material is not still CUI. If it does contain CUI, then it must have the appropriate safeguarding, dissemination controls, and CUI markings applied.”

e)Mark other records such as computer print outs, photographs, films, tapes, or slides in accordance with DoDI 5200.48 so the receiver knows that it contains CUI material.

f)Mark material in accordance with DoDI 5200.48.

g)Ensure documents transmitting CUI material call attention to any attachments containing CUI.

h)CUI material must have the Designation Indicator Block on the front page or cover:

Controlled by: Organization (must be Government Organization) Controlled by: Department (must be Government Department) CUI Category(ies) or LDC:

POC: email or office phone (must be Government POC or SETA contractor name, email or office phone) 3)STORAGE: During normal duty hours, place CUI material in an out-of-sight location if your work area is accessible to persons who do not have an authorized government purpose for access to the material. After normal duty hours, store CUI material to prevent unauthorized access. File with other unclassified records in unlocked files or desks when internal building security is provided, and the file is marked as CUI. When there is no internal security, locked buildings or rooms provide adequate after-hours protection. For additional protection, store CUI material in locked containers such as file cabinets, desks, or bookcases. Expenditure of contract funds for security containers or closed areas solely for the protection of CUI material is prohibited.

4)TRANSMISSION: CUI documents and materials may be transmitted via first class mail, parcel post or for bulky shipments-fourth class mail. Within the CONUS discussion of CUI material on the unclassified telephone is authorized if necessary for the performance of the contract and no alternative is available. Electronic transmission of CUI (voice, data, or facsimile) should be by approved secure communications systems whenever practical. If there is a fax transmission, the sender must ensure the intended receiver is available to receive it or a cover sheet will be used to allow carrying it to the final recipient to avoid unauthorized disclosure of the CUI.

5)RELEASE: CUI material shall not be released outside of the contractor’s facility without DoD POC coordination.

6)DESTRUCTION: When the CUI material no longer meets the threshold for safeguarding and dissemination, it shall be immediately decontrolled, be processed through the records management process, and destroyed by the approved methods identified in DoDI 5200.48 precluding its disclosure to unauthorized individuals by rendering it unreadable, indecipherable, and irrecoverable.

11a: Refer to Block 8a-c for location of where access to classified information is authorized. Only properly cleared personnel are authorized to access SECRET classified information at this location.

11e: Contractor shall perform destruction of unclassified and classified material at work performance location listed in Block 8a.

11l: The contractor will protect CUI in accordance with DoD Instruction 5200.48, Policy SDA-21-001, Controlled Unclassified Information and any additional publications (e.g., Implementing DoD Manual(s) to the Instruction).

12: Public Release Through: The contractor will not release any information (Classified or Unclassified) without prior written approval of the Public Release Authority, except as provided in applicable U.S. Statutes.

SUBCONTRACTING. Prior approval of Government Contracting Activity (GCA) is required for all subcontracting.

Prime contractors must submit all Subcontractor DD Form 254s to SDA. SDA must preapprove all Subcontractor DD Form 254s. Prime contractors will submit the completed Subcontractor DD 254s, written COR approval to subcontract, and the applicable NISS Facility Verification for each CAGE code.

All contractors on this contract will abide by current and applicable successor governmental guidance. SDA Security, the FSO, or the CPSO will be contacted if any questions arise pertaining to the availability of these guidance documents.

The security point of contact (POC) will immediately report to SDA Security, but no later than 24 hours from discovery, all security incidents. A security incident may be an infraction or violation. The security POC will forward all final incident reports to the SDA Director of Security for concurrence; this is in addition to the NISPOM reporting requirements to DCSA, when applicable.

Security requirements contained within this DD Form 254 will be applied to all subcontractors and consultants supporting this contract.

All contractors on this contract will abide by the requirements in Volumes 1 through 3 of DoD Manual 5200.01, in addition to the requirements in 32 CFR Part 117, available at https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-32/subtitle-A/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-117

All contractors on this contract will abide by the requirements in Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 701, or its successor document, for any suspected or actual unauthorized disclosures in addition to the requirements 32 CFR Part 117. The ICD 701 is available at https://www.dni.gov/index.php/what-we-do/ic-related-menus/ic-related-links/intelligence-community-directives.

All contractors on this contract will abide by the requirements in DoD Instruction 5200.48 available at https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodi/.

NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT for Classified National Security Information (CNSI). All contractor personnel performing under this contract shall be required to sign and execute non-disclosure agreements for CNSI. Contractor personnel who refuse to sign non-disclosure agreements will not be permitted to work on government contracts.

DESTRUCTION OF DoD INFORMATION The contractor must comply with on-site security procedures to dispose of DoD Information.

a. Disposition of Classified Material Not Received Under a Specific Contract.

Contractors shall destroy classified material received with a bid, proposal, or quote in accordance with the following schedule:

1) If a bid, proposal, or quote is not submitted or is withdrawn within 180 days after the opening date of bids, proposals, or quotes.

2) If a bid, proposal, or quote is not accepted within 180 days after notification that a bid, proposal, or quote has not been accepted.

b. Destruction. Contractors shall destroy classified material in their possession as soon as possible after it has served the purpose for which it was released by the government, developed or prepared by the contractor, or retained after completion or termination of the contract or solicitation. All classified material received, generated, fabricated or modified by this contract or solicitation will be returned within 30 days after completion of contract or destroyed with destruction report being submitted to SDA Agreements Officer (AO).

c. Methods of Destruction. Classified material may be destroyed by burning, shredding, pulping, melting, mutilation, chemical decomposition, or pulverizing (for example, hammer mills, choppers, and hybridized disintegration equipment). Pulpers, pulverizers, or shredders may be used only for the destruction of paper.

DISPOSITION OF DOD EQUIPMENT All DoD 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 unless cleared by the appropriate Cognizant Security Authority (CSA).

COMPUTER SECURITY Contractor personnel are “Authorized Users” of the DoD networks and must comply with responsibilities identified in DoDI 8500.01. Contractor “Privileged User” access must be specifically authorized, otherwise the contractor will not have access to system control, monitoring, administration, criminal investigation, or compliance functions unless specifically authorized.

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 tokens (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 (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.

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

MOBILE DEVICES (Prohibited Electronic Devices (PEDs)) 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 are 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 and a prior approved waiver. The use of cellular phones, hand-held radios, beepers/pagers, cordless telephones, cordless microphones, and all wireless electronic devices shall be addressed in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) of the Information Security (IS) procedures for each computer facility where classified processing is accomplished.

SAFEGUARDING CLASSIFIED INFORMATION & CUI DURING MEETINGS and/or PRESENTATIONS Classified information must be protected from unauthorized disclosure. Classified meetings/training/conferences (presentations) must be pre-approved by SDA; 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 SDA 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, DoDM 5200.01 Volumes 1 through 3 and DoDI 5200.48.

TELEWORK If approved by the GCA to telework, use of classified information is prohibited. Unclassified information and 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 is prohibited.

CLASSIFIED INFORMATION OR CUI IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN If the contractor discovers classified information or CUI on a publicly 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).

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; electronic data spills on information systems; or concerns of workplace violence.

Any SDA program conducting testing with classified technology, systems, subsystems, or components (at any classification level) must have a security test plan. The SDA Director of Security must approve all non-SAP test plans at least 30 days prior to the scheduled test date.

The SDA Director of Security must approve all non-SAP transportation plans at least 30 days prior to classified movement. Transportation plans are specific to classified movement for testing and the contractor may incorporate this plan as part of the test plan. The SDA Director of Security may require transportation plans for moving classified material in a manner not outlined in Volume 3 of DoD Manual 5200.01, 32 CFR Part 117, or for large shipments of classified information and material.

SCG: Program information will be protected in accordance with various SDA and other agency security classification guides. For access to specific SCGs contact the SDA Security Cell.

All DoD-owned or controlled space or near-space systems and their components (launch vehicles, satellites, payloads, communications, operations centers, user equipment) used to receive, process, store, display, or transmit classified or unclassified DoD information will be compliant with DoD Instruction 8581.01. The Instruction is available at https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodi/.

ITAR: When information is controlled by the United States Munitions List (USML), the contractor must abide by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements.

1670 Air Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330

17. CERTIFICATION AND SIGNATURES - c. ADDRESS (Include ZIP Code): Space Development Agency 1670 Air Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330