DD Form 254 - Contract Security Classification Specification

This is a Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254) for a solicitation issued by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). The document establishes security requirements and classification guidance for contractors performing work on federal defense contracts involving classified information.

The procurement pertains to Electronic Armor (EA) Engineering Services from Nightwing for the Nightwing Electronic Armor software. The solicitation number is NSWCDD with a date of 20260211, classified as Original. The contracting activity is located at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, 17632 Dahlgren Road, Dahlgren, VA 22448, with the Activity Address Code N00178. A Secret facility security clearance is required, with Secret-level safeguarding for classified information required at the contractor facility.

The contract imposes comprehensive security requirements including Communications Security (COMSEC) information access, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) handling, and Operations Security (OPSEC) compliance. Contractors must utilize Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) services, implement export control measures per National Industrial Security Program (NISP) guidelines, and maintain system security in accordance with NIST standards. Personnel requiring access to classified information must obtain favorably-adjudicated T3 background investigations. The contractor must comply with Military Critical Technology and Export Control restrictions, maintain classified material in accordance with 32 CFR Part 117, and report any unauthorized access attempts or compromises to the NSWCDD Security Office. Classified material must be shipped to the government customer, and all unclassified information releases require prior Contracting Officer approval.