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DRAFT Solicitation FA0021-09-R-0004 ## June 2009

ADDENDUM #1

DD FORM 254 (BLOCK 10a)

COMSEC

(Updated Jan 07) 1.

COMSEC material/information may not be released to DoD contractors without Air Force Cryptological Support Center (AFCSC) approval. Contractors will forward requests for COMSEC to the COMSEC officer through the CAASETA program office. The contractor is governed by AFKAG-1, AFKAG-2, and appropriate Air Force Security Instructions/Manuals (AFSSI/AFSSM) or Air Force Instructions (AFI). Access to COMSEC material or information is restricted to US citizens holding final U.S. Government clearances and is not releasable to personnel holding only a reciprocal clearance. Personnel requiring COMSEC access will be briefed in accordance with AFI 33-201 volumes 2 and 9 (COMSEC User Requirements). The Air Force program/project manager will designate the number of personnel requiring COMSEC access. The number will be limited to the minimum necessary and will be on a strict need-to-know basis. If contractor is working within a squadron/unit, the contractor will go through the squadron/units’ COMSEC Responsible Officer for the use of COMSEC.

2. IN PERFORMING THIS CONTRACT::

a. Contractor may be required to provide storage for classified hardware to the level of Top Secret. The contractor will follow all instructions from AF AFIs, AFSSIs, AFSSMs, and AFKAGs.

b. A COMSEC account will be established, if necessary, and COMSEC will be protected per DoD 5220.22‑S.

c. See AFI 33-203 volumes 1 and 3, The Air Force Emission Security Program, for additional guidance and requirements.

3. The contractor is authorized to use the services of DCS if they have acquired an account through AFCSC. The contracting activity must request DCS services from the Commander, Defense Courier Service, ATTN Operations Division, Ft George G. Meade, MD, 20755. Only certain classified information qualifies for shipment by DCS. It is the responsibility of the contracting activity to comply with DCS policy and procedures. If the contractor is working/receiving COMSEC material through a squadron/unit, the squadron/unit will process their needs through DCS.

Addendum #1 to DD254, Attachment 4, Appendix D