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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.)

OMB No. 0704-0567 OMB approval expires:

August 31, 2028 The public reporting burden for this collection of information, 0704-0567, is estimated to average 36 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing the burden, to the Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services, at whs.mc-alex.esd.mbx.dd-dod-information-collections@mail.mil. Respondents should be aware that notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if it does not display a currently valid OMB control number.

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" Show Attachment Bar

(See Instructions) - Select from drop-down list: 2

(Name, Address, ZIP Code, Telephone required; Email Address optional):

(Name, Address, ZIP Code, Telephone required; Email Address optional):

Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA 93437

8. ACTUAL PERFORMANCE - a. LOCATION(S) (For actual performance, see instructions.): Pillar Point Air Force Station Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

SLD 30/IP

1515 Iceland Ave, Bldg 8500, Rm 180 Vandenberg SFB, CA 93437

(805) 605-0766

8. ACTUAL PERFORMANCE - c. COGNIZANT SECURITY OFFICE(S) (CSO) (Name, Address, ZIP Code, Telephone required; Email Address optional): Space Launch Delta 30 Information Protection

SLD 30/IP

1515 Iceland Ave, Bldg 8500, Rm 180 Vandenberg SFB, CA 93437

(805) 605-0766

(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.): Reference Item 10j: The contractor is authorized to handle, store and protect CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION (CUI) information and material, as defined in 32 CFR Part 117 (National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)), DoDM 5220.32 Volume 1 / DAFMAN 16-1406 Volume 1, and DoDI5200.48_DAFI16-1403_DAFGM2025-01.

Access to Controlled Unclassified Information is required. Contractors will comply with DoDI 5200.48 and Sections 252.204-7008 and 252.204-7012 of the DFARS with emphasis on identification, sharing, marking, safeguarding, storage, dissemination, destruction, and records management of CUI. In accordance with Part 2002 of Title 32, CFR, CUI requires safeguarding or dissemination controls identified in a law, regulation, or government-wide policy for information that does not meet the requirements for classification in accordance with E.O. 13526.

DoDI 5200.48 contains specific CUI requirements that the contractor must review and assess in entirety. The contractor will notify the government Contracting Officer if unable to meet or comply with any applicable CUI requirements.

CUI initial and annual refresher training will be required for all contractors. The contractor shall not access, download or further disseminate any CUI outside the execution of the defined contract requirements without the guidance and written permission of the government Contracting Officer. CUI must be controlled until authorized for public release in accordance with DoD Instructions (DoDIs). In accordance with DoDIs 8500.01 and 8510.01, security controls for systems and networks are set to the level required by the safeguarding requirements for the data or information being processed, as identified in Federal Information Processing Standards 199 and 200. For DoD CUI, the minimum security level will be moderate confidentiality in accordance with Part 2002 of Title 32, CFR and NIST SP 800-171. Contractors will not use unofficial or personal (e.g., .net; .com) e-mail accounts, messaging systems, or other non-DoD information systems, except approved or authorized government contractor systems, to conduct official business involving CUI. Contractors must monitor CUI for aggregation and compilation based on the potential to generate classified information pursuant to security classification guidance addressing the accumulation of unclassified data or information. DoD contracts shall require contractors to report the potential classification of aggregated or compiled CUI to Contracting Officer or designated government security representative.

Reference Item 11e: The contractor may require entry to User Agency facilities where special controls have been established to protect classified information or mission-critical resources. Entry to these resources may require the contractor's employees be granted at least a SECRET security clearance or be subject of at least a favorable Tier 1 (T1) investigation. Contractor security clearance requests will be submitted in accordance with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM).

Reference Item 11j: OPSEC Requirements.

The contractor shall accomplish the following minimum requirements in support of the user agency 30 CES Operations Security (OPSEC) Program.

a. The contractor shall comply with the User Agency OPSEC Plan, and apply protective measures therein. Research and Development contractors (off-base) shall develop an OPSEC Plan in accordance with DoDM 5205.02 and include OPSEC as a part of their ongoing security awareness program conducted in accordance with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM).

b. The contractor shall protect all unclassified information and activities, which could compromise classified information or operations, or degrade the planning and execution of military operations performed by the contractor in support of the mission. Contractor shall protect CUI and information identified in the SSC and SSC program office critical information list (CIL).

c. Disposition of Critical Information and CUI obtained or produced pursuant to this contract shall be shredded/degaussed to prevent reconstruction.

Reference Item 11l: Receive, Store, or Generate CUI: Protection of Unclassified DoD Information on Non-Government Information Systems.

The Contractor must comply with the information safeguards as specified in DoDI 8582.01, Security of Non-DoD Information Systems Processing Unclassified Nonpublic DoD Information, CNSSP No. 18, National Policy on Classified Information Spillage, CJCSM 6510.01B, Cyber Incident Handling Program, and DAFMAN 17-1301, Computer Security (COMPUSEC).

The Contractor shall comply with DFARS 252.204-7000 (Disclosure of Information) and DFARS 252.204-7012 (Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting) for the protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) on non-federal information systems.

Cybersecurity requirements:

The terms Cybersecurity, Information Systems, and Information Technology, as used in this clause, are defined in Committee on National Security Systems Instruction (CNSSI) 4009. Cybersecurity is further defined in DoDI 8500.01 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Access to government Information Systems (IS) for on-base contractors:

The Contractor will require access to government systems to perform their contractual duties. Contractors requiring access to government systems must meet the requirements contained in DAFMAN 17-1301, Computer Security (COMPUSEC), and all installation requirements.

Reference Block 12: Public Release Public release of Collateral, SCI and SAP/SAR information is not authorized. Information requiring AF, USSF, or DoD–level review will be forwarded by the entry-level public affairs office through the MAJCOM/FLDCOM/DRU Public Affairs Office to the Secretary of the Air Force, Office of Public Affairs, Security and Review Division (SAF/PAX), 1690 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1690.

The contractor(s) shall protect critical program information (CPI) and critical components (CC) in compliance with the Program Protection Plan (PPP). Security Incident Reporting.

In addition to the reporting requirements directed by 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), the contractor shall provide a concurrent report of loss or compromise of classified information to the cognizant Government Contracting Activity (GCA), Government Information System Security Manager (ISSM), and Authorizing Official (AO).

Expiration of Period of Performance: TBD - TBD

1515 Iceland Avenue, Bldg 8500 Vandenberg SFB, CA 93437

1515 Iceland Avenue, Bldg 8500 Vandenberg SFB, CA 93437