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DD FORM 254, APR 2018

NEEDS DD67

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 254, "DoD Contract Security Classification Specification"

This DD254 is for solicitation purposes only; therefore, it must be returned to NSWCPD Code 105.1 to be updated before the contract DD254 can be issued to the contractor.

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 final SECRET security clearance at time of contract award.

Item: 10(j). All Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) associated with this contract must be protected per the guidance provided for Item 11(l) of this DD Form 254. CUI must be protected per DoDI 5200.48 Controlled Unclassified Information as specified in the CUI protection clause in the contract. It is emphasized that unencrypted transmission of CUI via the Internet is strictly prohibited.

Item 11(a) Access, Will the contractor have access only at another location (vice their own facility) if "Yes" Check this Item “Yes” if the contractor will not receive or store classified at their facility. When this Item is marked, block 8(a) must identify the actual work location. For contractor facilities block 8(b) and 8(c) must be completed. For government facilities Item 8(a) must be completed. If Item 11(a) is marked, block 1(b) will be marked.

-Item 11(e), Engineering Services: This contract is for engineering services at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) and/or its associated cleared facilities located in the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area. Classification markings on the material to be furnished will provide the classification guidance necessary for performance of this contract.

- Item 11(g): DD Form 1540 “Registration for Scientific and Technical Information Services” must be completed for registration with DTIC. The contractor may also submit DD Form 2345 “Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement” (after registration with DTIC) to the Defense Logistics Services Center for access to unclassified, militarily critical technical data from other DoD sources.

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) Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) must be protected per DoDI 5200.48 Controlled Unclassified Information as specified in the CUI protection clause in the contract. It is emphasized that unencrypted transmission of CUI via the Internet is strictly prohibited.

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.

- Security Classification Guides and unclassified limited distribution documents (e.g. CUI, 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 to current DoD standards. Requests for public release cannot be transmitted via the Internet until the contractor receives final approval from the government.

-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 OPSEC Program Manager. These requirements shall not be imposed at an additional cost to the government.

-To provide adequate security, the Contractor shall follow Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 204.7300. DFARS 204.7304, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting, also will be followed and adhered to.

-All reports of contractor security violations associated with this contract shall be mailed by the Cognizant DCSA field office directly to the certifying official in blocks 16 and 17 of this DD254.

-Policy - All Personal Electronic Devices or equipment capable of recording, storing, transmitting, or exporting data such as photographic images or audible information of any kind are strictly prohibited in any NSWC Division, Philadelphia areas where classified, and U-NNPI is exposed, processed, Or discussed. Electronic devices with these capabilities, are NOT authorized at any time in secure rooms, controlled access areas, classified conference rooms, or where classified information is processed, stored, or discussed.

-Safeguarding of Unclassified Technical Information - Safeguarding requirements and procedures for unclassified controlled technical information. The Contractor shall provide adequate security to safeguard unclassified controlled technical information from compromise.

- Contractor personnel at NSWC Division Philadelphia are prohibited from having photographic equipment, tape recorders, or other recording devices in their possession. Contractor personnel may have access to government photographic equipment in support of assigned duties as outlined in the applicable Technical Instruction Letter (TIL).

- Contractor employees embedded in government work spaces will be included in the command security education program per DoDM 5200.01 V-3 and must complete prescribed DoD/DoN training requirements. Contractor employees shall review each NSWC Philadelphia Security Training Bulletin. Embedded employees with security clearance must annually attend a locally provided NCIS counterintelligence briefing. Derivative classifiers (i.e., those who create new documents, including e-mails, based on existing classification guidance) shall receive training in derivative classification as required by DoDM 5200.01 V-1 with an emphasis on avoiding over-classification, at least once every 2 years. Training is available on the WAYPOINT and/or Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) websites.

-The Contractor must submit a request for sharing of classified and other sensitive information between prime contracts in writing to NSWC Philadelphia Security Office at louise.r.brunson.civ@us.navy.mil. Each request must reference contract number from block 2a to identify the specific information for which approval is being sought, a justification for needing to share the information, the name of other contractor and its contract number under which the requested information will be shared.

- Classified or unclassified technical papers to be presented at classified symposiums must be approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative and Philadelphia Information Security PM prior to presentation.

-All security aspects of this contract fall under the cognizance of NSWC Philadelphia PA Command. Contact the NSWC Philadelphia Security Contracting Officer for any questions regarding the content of the DD form 254.

- 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 block 16(a) and 17 of this DD254.

-All contractor requests for sharing of classified and other sensitive information between prime contractors must be forwarded in writing to the government security office identified in Items 16.d and 17 of this DD254 for approval.

-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.

- For downgrading and declassification of classified information follow guidance per SECNAV M-5510.36B.

-Copies of all subcontract DD254s must be provided to the government security office identified in Items 16.d and 17 of this DD254.

-Copies of preliminary inquiry or investigative reports of security incidents involving classified information shall be scanned and forwarded to the Industrial Security, louise.r.brunson.civ@us.navy.mil

-The Contractor must scan and forward the subcontractor’s DD 254s issued under this contract to the NSWC Philadelphia Security Office, louise.r.brunson.civ@us.navy.mil .

-The Contracting Officer's Representative is: Mr David Engles, , Code 20, Phone (267) 443-0530, Emaildavid.r.engels.civ@us.navy.mil.

- The Security Office Representative(s) is: Ms. Louise R. Brunson, NSWC Philadelphia, Code 105.1, (215) 756-2448, louise.r.brunson.civ@us.navy.mil .

NSWCPD OPSEC Program Manager

Philadelphia PA 19112 Enter address (include zip code).: 4700 S. Broad Street, Bldg 29, Code 1051, 1st Flr.

Philadelphia, PA 19112