Atch_4_DD254.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

CONTRACT SECURITY CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

1. CLEARANCE AND SAFEGUARDING

(The requirements of the DoD Industrial Security Manual apply to all security aspects of this effort.)

a. FACILITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED

Top Secret

b. LEVEL OF SAFEGUARDING REQUIRED

Secret

2. THIS SPECIFICATION IS FOR: (X and complete as applicable) 3. THIS SPECIFICATION IS: (X and complete as applicable)

a. PRIME CONTRACT NUMBER

H92222-16-D-XXXX

a. ORIGINAL (Complete date in all cases) Date (YYYYMMDD)

201605XX

b. SUBCONTRACT NUMBER

b. REVISED (Supersedes all previous specs)

Revision No.

Date (YYYYMMDD)

c. SOLICITATION OR OTHER NUMBER

DUE DATE (YYYYMMDD)

c. FINAL (Complete Item 5 in all cases) Date (YYYYMMDD)

4. IS THIS A FOLLOW-ON CONTRACT? YES NO If YES, complete the following:

Classified material received or generated under (Preceding Contract Number) is transferred to this follow-on contract

5. IS THIS A FINAL DD FORM 254? YES NO If YES, complete the following:

In response to the contractor’s request dated , retention of the classified material is authorize d for the period of

6. CONTRACTOR (Include Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code)

a. NAME, ADDRESS, AND ZIP CODE

TBD

b. CAGE CODE

TBD

c. COGNIZANT SECURITY OFFICE (Name, Address, and Zip Code)

TBD

7. SUBCONTRACTOR

a. NAME, ADDRESS, AND ZIP CODE

8. ACTUAL PERFORMANCE

a. LOCATION

SEE CONTINUATION PAGE

9. GENERAL IDENTIFICATION OF THIS PROCUREMENT

Hostile Forces – Tagging, Tracking, and Locating Technical and Training Support POP: TBD (Annual DD FM 254 Review Required)

10. THIS CONTRACT WILL REQUIRE ACCESS TO: YES NO 11 . IN PERFORMING THIS CONTRACT, THE CONTRACTOR WILL: YES NO

a. COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY (COMSEC)

INFORMATION

a. HAVE ACCESS TO CLASSIFIED INFORMATION ONLY AT A NOTHER

CONTRACTOR’S FACILITY OR A GOVERNMENT ACTIVITY

b. RESTRICTED DATA

b. RECEIVE CLASSIFIED DOCUMENTS ONLY

c. CRITICAL NUCLEAR WEAPON DESIGN INFORMATION

c. RECEIVE AND GENERATE CLASSIFIED MATERIAL

d. FORMERLY RESTRICTED DATA

d. FABRICATE, MODIFY, OR STORE CLASSIFIED HARDWARE

e. INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION e. PERFORM SERVICES ONLY

(1) Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)

f. HAVE ACCESS TO U.S. CLASSIFIED INFORMATION OUTS IDE THE U.S., PUERTO RICO, U.S. POSSESSIONS AND TRUST TERRITORIES

(2) Non-SCI

g. BE AUTHORIZED TO USE THE SERVICES OF DEFENSE TE CHNICAL

INFORMATION CENTER (DTIC) OR OTHER SECONDARY DISTRIBUTION

CENTER

f. SPECIAL ACCESS INFORMATION

h. REQUIRE A COMSEC ACCOUNT

g. NATO INFORMATION

i. HAVE TEMPEST REQUIREMENTS

h. FOREIGN GOVERNMENT INFORMATION

j. HAVE OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC) REQUIREMENTS

i. LIMITED DISSEMINATION INFORMATION k. BE AUTHORIZED TO USE THE DEFENSE COURIER SERVIC E

j. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY INFORMATION WILL BE

HANDLED IAW FOUO Addendum

l. OTHER (Specify)

Access to all USSOCOM facilities requires contractors to possess a minimum of a SECRET clearance.

k. OTHER (Specify)

FP/ACCM access required NIPR/SIPR/JWICS at gov’t facilities only

DD Form 254, DEC 1999 PREVIOUS EDITION IS OBSOLE TE

12. PUBLIC RELEASE. Any information (classified or unclassified) pertaining to this contract shall not be released for public dissemination except as provided by the Industrial Security Manual or unless it has been approved for public release by appropriate U.S. Government authority. Proposed public releases shall be submitted for approval prior to release. Direct Through (Specify)

Requests must be forwarded through the certifying official (block 16), USSOCOM Office of Public Affairs (SOCS-PA), and the Contracting Officer

To the Directorate for Freedom of Information and Security Review, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)* for review.

* In the case of non-DoD User Agencies, requests for disclosure shall be submitted to that agency

13. SECURITY GUIDANCE. The security classification guidance needed for this classified 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. The contractor may also challenge guidance or the classification assigned to any information or material furnished or generated under this contract; and may submit questions for interpretation of the 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. Add additional pages as needed to provide complete guidance.)

The Program Manager listed in block 16 will provide a copy of all applicable security directives for this contract. Appropriate applicable command security directives, regulations, and standard operating procedures will be provided by the requiring agency (normally through the Performance Monitor or component command COR). 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 information (furnished or generated) to the source from which received unless retention or other disposition instructions are authorized in writing by the USSOCOM Government Contracting Agency/Activity.

Furthermore, the contractor will account for and return to the appropriate issuing office, all Common Access Cards (CAC), security badges, installation entry passes/vehicle decals issued to contractor personnel upon completion or termination of the classified contract, termination of employment, or suspension of classified clearance or access of any contractor employee.

SEE CONTINUATION PAGE

This DD Form 254 is tentatively approved. Upon comp any selection, but prior to award and any classifie d release, this DD Form 254 with all pertinent information inserted in appropriate sections will be submitted to SMO f or final review and approval.

Reviewed/Tentatively Approved John T. Fredette USSOCOM Industrial Security 6 July 2016

14. ADDITIONAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS. Requirements, in addition to ISM requirements, are established for this contract. YES NO (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 Cognizant Security Office. Use Item 13 if additional space is needed.)

15. INSPECTIONS. Elements of this contract are outside the inspection responsibility of the Cognizant Security Office. YES NO (If Yes, explain and identify specific areas or elements carved out and the activity responsible for inspections. Use Item 13 if additional space is needed.)

16. CERTIFICATION AND SIGNATURE. Security require ments stated herein are complete and adequate for s afeguarding the classified information to be released or generated under this classified e ffort. All questions shall be referred to the offi cial named below.

a. TYPED NAME OF CERTIFYING OFFICIAL Jennifer Powers

b. TITLE

PLM, HF-TTL

c. TELEPHONE (Include Area Code) 813-826-7424

d. ADDRESS (Include Zip Code) 17. REQUIRED DISTRIBUTION

USSOCOM

7701 Tampa Point Blvd MacDill AFB, FL 33261

a. CONTRACTOR

b. SUBCONTRACTOR

c. COGNIZANT SECURITY OFFICE FOR PRIME AND SUBCONTRACTOR

e. SIGNATURE

d. U.S. ACTIVITY RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSEAS SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

e. ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER

f. OTHERS AS NECESSARY HQ USSOCOM SMO/SSO

DD FORM 254 (BACK), DEC 1999

X

DD FORM 254 CONTINUATION PAGE

SECTION 13:

Ref 8: See Performance Location Addendum below.

Ref 10a: COMSEC security requirements apply. Contractor must forward requests for COMSEC material/information to the appropriate COMSEC officer through the program office. The contractor is governed by DoD 5220.22-M, NISPOM. Access to COMSEC material by personnel is restricted to U.S. citizens holding final U.S. Government clearances. Such information is not releasable to personnel holding only reciprocal clearances. The government program/project manager shall designate the number of personnel requiring cryptographic access. The number will be limited to the minimum necessary and will be on a strict need-to-know basis. Additional COMSEC requirements may be required at non USSOCOM locations/facilities (based on service/command requirements). The Performance Monitor or component command COR at these locations/facilities will provide specific information.

- Subcontracting of COMSEC material by a contractor requires prior approval of the contracting activity.

- Access to COMSEC material requires special briefings.

- Access to classified COMSEC material requires a final U.S. Government clearance at the appropriate level.

- Access to COMSEC material may require contractor to complete a counterintelligence (CI) scope polygraph examination.

Ref 10e (1): See SCI Addendum. No SCI work will be done at contractor facilities.

Ref 10f: See SAP Addendum. No SAP work will be done at contractor facilities.

Ref 10g: The contractor is permitted access to North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) information in performance of this contract. Access to NATO information requires a final U.S. Government clearance at the appropriate level. The government program/project manager is the designated representative that will ensure the contractor security manager and concerned employees are NATO briefed prior to access being granted. The contractor will maintain strict compliance in regards to NATO information IAW NISPOM Ch 10, Section 7. Prior approval from the contracting activity is required for subcontracting.

Ref 10j: FOUO information/provided under this contract shall be safeguard as specified in the attachment, Protecting for Official Use Only (FOUO) Information.

Ref 10k: ACCM information is governed by DoDM 5200.01 Vol 3, “Information Security Program,” Chapter 6, Section 8, “Alternative Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM),” and OSD/C3I Memorandum, 18 April 2003, “Revised Alternative Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM) Guidance”; Focal Point Program information is governed by CJCS Manual 3213.02C, “Focal Point Program Procedures”, and supporting documentation for each Focal Point sub-system, including security classification guides, program security plans, and governing directives. Inspections of ACCM information in USSOCOM, Component (JSOC, AFSOC, NSWC, MARSOC, or USASOC), or Theater Special Operation Command (SOCAF, SOCCENT, SOCEUR, SOCPAC, SOCSOUTH, or SOCKOR) owned and operated facilities are under the auspices of the respective Command or Component FPPCO.

Ref 11c: The contractor requires access to classified source data up to and including TOP SECRET at government locations and SECRET at contractor locations in support of the work effort. Any extracts or use of such data requires the contractor to apply derivative classifications and markings consistent with the source documents. Use of “Multiple Sources” on the “Derived From” line necessitates compliance with the NISPOM, paragraph 4-208a, and the use of a bibliography.

Ref 11d: Contractor must provide adequate storage at their facility for classified hardware to the level of SECRET.

Ref 11f: Contractor will require access to classified material/equipment while in countries listed in the location addendum.

SECTION 14:

While performing duties at USSOCOM, Component (JSOC, AFSOC, NSWC, MARSOC, or USASOC), or Theater Special Operations Command (SOCCENT, SOCEUR, SOCPAC, SOCSOUTH, SOCAFRICA, or SOCKOR) owned and operated facilities, the contractor will adhere to the applicable Information Security Program, ADP and DODIIS Programs, Physical Security Program, Industrial Security Program, and SCI/SAP Program (if applicable). Prior approval of the contracting activity is required for subcontracting. Access to intelligence information requires special briefings and a U.S. Government clearance at the appropriate level.

Training Requirement: Contractors performing on this contract at military installations are required to conduct command and unit specific security training (Initial/Refresher INFOSEC, OPSEC, EMSEC, AT/FP, Etc.). This training will be provided by the responsible military organization.

IA requirements: Specific Information Assurance requirements may be mandated and are authorized by the responsible command/unit where primary performance location is identified.

SECTION 15:

Defense Security Service is relieved of inspection responsibility within USSOCOM, Component (JSOC, AFSOC, NSWC, MARSOC, or USASOC), or Theater Special Operations Command (SOCCENT, SOCEUR, SOCPAC, SOCSOUTH, SOCAFRICA, or SOCKOR) owned and operated facilities but retains responsibility for all non-SCI classified material released to or developed under the contract and held within the Contractor’s facility.

If applicable, Focal Point/ACCM material maintained by the Contractor within their facility must be afforded protection commensurate with DoD requirements strictly controlled based on need-to-know and required briefings. DSS personnel conducting inspections of the Contractor must be briefed on to the specific program by the appropriate government FP Control Officer responsible for the material prior to being granted access.

PERFORMANCE LOCATION ADDENDUM

Location Cage Code Cognizant Security Office Address

Company CAGE Code Defense Security Service Field Office Address Address

HQ USSOCOM N/A HQ USSOCOM?SOCS-Z-SM

MacDill AFB 7701 Tampa Point Blvd.

MacDill AFB, FL 33621

SOCNORTH N/A Special Operations Command - North

425 W. Hamilton Ave BLDG 140 Peterson Air Force Base, CO 80914

SOCCENT N/A SOCCENT/J2

7561 Blackbird Street MacDill AFB, FL 33621

SOCSOUTH N/A Special Operations Command South Attn: SOJ2 29350 Coral Sea Blvd.

Homestead ARB, FL 33039

SOCPAC N/A Special Operations Command Pacific Attn: SOJ24 Camp H.M. Smith, HI 96861-4046

SOCAFRICA N/A Special Operations Command Africa

Attn: ECSO-J3 Patch Barracks 70569 Stuttgart, Germany

SOCEUR N/A Special Operations Command Africa

Attn: ECSO-J3 Patch Barracks 70569 Stuttgart, Germany

USASOC N/A Commander, USASOC Attn: AOIN-SOD 2929 Desert Storm Drive Stop A Ft. Bragg, NC 28310-9110

USASFC N/A Commander, USASFC (to include 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 19th SFG, 20th SFG) Attn: AOIN-SOD 2929 Desert Storm Drive Stop A Ft. Bragg, NC 28310-9110

USASOC SWCS N/A SWCS, Office of the G2

Bldg. D3206 Ardennes Rd.

Ft. Bragg, NC 28310-9610

USASOC 75th RR N/A Ranger Regiment

6349 Ashly Ave, BLDG 334 Ft Benning, GA 31905

MARSOC East N/A Marine Special Operations Command

Bldg H1 PSC Box 20116 Camp Lejeune, NC 28542

MARSOC West N/A Marine Special Operations Command

Bldg H1 PSC Box 20116 Camp Lejeune, NC 28542

NSW East N/A Naval Special Warfare Group Two

Security Manager 1300 Helicopter Way Bldg 3854 Norfolk, VA 23521-2944

NSW West N/A Commander, Naval Special Warfare Security Manager 3632 Guadalcanal Road San Diego, CA 92155

NSW Advanced Training Center (ATC) N/A NSW Advanced Training Center 1 Hooper Blvd.

Imperial Beach, CA 91932

NSWG-10 N/A NSWG-10 Security Manager 1600 Seabee Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23464

SCI ADDENDUM for DD Form 254

This supplement applies to:

Prime Contract Number: H92222-16-D-XXXX

Task Order: TBD

Expiration Date: TBD

The following controls will apply to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) provided under this contract.

1. Item 10e (2): Security clearances for contractors working within SCIF spaces must be adjudicated meeting Intelligence Community Policy Guidance (ICPG) 704.1, 704.2, 704.3, 704.4, 704.5 eligibility requirements. Prior approval of the contracting activity is required for sub-contracting. Access to intelligence information requires special briefings and a final U.S. Government clearance at the appropriate level.

2. Item 13: Department of Defense (DoD) Manual 5105.21, Volumes 1-3, Intelligence Community Policy Guidance (ICPG) 704.1, 704.2, 704.3, 704.4, 704.5, Intelligence Community Standard (ICS) 705-1&2 including the Technical Specifications for Construction and Management of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (IC Tech Spec-for ICD/ICS 705, and Headquarters, United States Special Operations Command (HQ USSOCOM) 380-6, provide the necessary guidance for physical and information security measures and are part of the SCI security specifications for the contract.

3. Item 13: Inquiries pertaining to classification guidance will be directed to the responsible USSOCOM contract monitor, Jennifer Powers (813- 826-7424)

4. Item 13: All SCI furnished to the contractor in support of this contract / delivery / task order remains the property of the DoD or the agency or command that releases the information. Upon termination of the contract, all furnished SCI will be returned to the HQ USSOCOM Special Security Office (SSO) or the prime contractor.

5. Item 14: This contract / delivery / task order requires that XX contract billets be established in order to fulfill the contractual obligations incurred. Access will be granted by the government agency. Upon completion or cancellation of the contract, the Contractor SSO (CSSO) will debrief or notify the HQ USSOCOM SSO to debrief all personnel not required for contract closeout and those billets will be disestablished.

6. Item 14: Names of contractor personnel requiring access to SCI and justification for SCI billets will be submitted to HQ USSOCOM SSO after contract monitor coordination. Billet justifications will include the contract statement of work. If a Single-Scope Background (SSBI) Investigation has not been completed upon approval of billets by the HQ USSOCOM SSO, the CSSO will submit necessary forms to the Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO) for an SSBI. An SSBI and access to SCI will comply with the National Industrial Security Program Manual. Upon completion of the SSBI, a nomination for SCI access will be submitted to HQ USSOCOM SSO.

7. Item 14: The CSSO will advise HQ USSOCOM SSO, through the contract monitor, upon reassignment of personnel to other duties not associated with this contract.

8. Item 14: The CSSO must coordinate with the SCI contract monitor before subcontracting any portion of SCI efforts involved in the contract.

A separate DD Form 254 for the subcontractor will be processed and a copy provided to HQ USSOCOM SSO.

9. Item 14: The contractor will not use references to SCI access, even by unclassified acronyms, in advertisements, promotional efforts, or recruitment of employees.

10. Item 14: All SCI work will be conducted in the following accredited SCIFs:

Unit SCIF Use SCIF ID

MARSOC-E HQ Yes NV10-004

MARSOC-E BAT Yes NV09-042

MARSOC-W Det North Yes NV10-03

MARSOC-W Det West Yes NV10-046

SOCAF Yes AC-08-001

SOCEUR Yes EU-01-060

SOCPAC Yes PA-02-004

SOCSOUTH Yes SC-04-001

SOCCENT Yes CE-12-001

SOCNORTH Yes NC-13-002

11. Item 15: HQ USSOCOM SSO has exclusive security responsibility for all SCI released to the contractor or developed under this contract.

DIA and HQ SSO SOCOM retain authority for all inspections of the contractor to ensure compliance with SCI directives, regulations, and instructions.

12. In accordance with DoDM 5105.21 Volume 1-3, the following activity is designated User Agency Special Security Office for SCI requirement:

HQ USSOCOM

Special Security Office 7701 Tampa Point Boulevard MacDill AFB, Florida 33621-5323 Telephone: DSN 299-1876 Commercial (813) 826-1876

Reviewed/Approved Del Murphy Deputy, HQ USSOCOM SSO

DD MMM YYYY

SPECIAL ACCESS PROGRAM (SAP) ADDENDUM

GOVERNMENT FACILITY

Special Access Program (SAP) discussion, storage, and processing in association with this effort will be conducted in SAP Facilities (SAPF) specifically approved, in writing, by the USSOCOM SAPCO or designated USSOCOM Government Program Security Officer (GPSO). Contact the individual identified in Block 16 for approved SAPF locations.

SAP activities are governed by Department of Defense Manual 5200.01 (DoD Information Security Program), Volumes 1-4; DoD Manuals 5205.07, Volumes 1, 2, 3 and 4; the Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG), USSOCOM Manual 380-2 (SAP Security Guide), USSOCOM Manual 380-7 (USSOCOM Arms Control Readiness Inspection Program; and the applicable program security classification guides. Other applicable documents will be provided to the contractor by the GPSO under separate cover.

Access to SAP information requires employees undergo additional personnel security screening and meet the requirements of DoD SAP accessing directives. Eligibility of employees nominated for access to the SAP will be determined in accordance with the USD(I) Memorandum, Subject: “Special Access Program Nomination Process” dated May 20th, 2013 as implemented by the USSOCOM SAPCO. Individuals nominated for SAP access are required to possess the required security clearance level, e.g., Top Secret or Secret, depending on the level of access required; submit a SAP Pre-screening Questionnaire and, based on their responses, any additional or supplemental data or questionnaires.

Program Access Requests (PARs) for contractor personnel shall be submitted by the CPSO to the GPSO for approval by the designated Access Approval Authority (AAA). Personnel approved for access will receive a program indoctrination briefing and are required to sign a SAP Program Indoctrination Agreement (PIA) prior to being granted access to program information or material. The CPSO will maintain the signed PIA and forward a copy to the GPSO for permanent retention.

SAP inspections and security oversight of this contract conducted in USSOCOM or component-managed facilities are under the cognizance of the USSOCOM SAPCO or GPSO, as appropriate. Additional SAP security requirements may apply at non-USSOCOM managed facilities based on the Service Component, or Command requirements. The Performance Monitor or component Contract Officer Representative (COR) at these locations/facilities will provide location-specific and any additional required guidance. Unless notified otherwise, oversight responsibilities, SAP inspections at contractor facilities, if authorized under this contract, will be under the security cognizance of the Defense Security Service (DSS) and inspections will be conducted by DSS. CPSOs should contact the USSOCOM GPSO for further guidance.

Classified communications will only be conducted via GPSO-approved channels. Voice communications will be via secure telephone equipment within the SAPF. Contact the GPSO for further guidance concerning the proper and approved methods to transmit documents and other program-related material. Only the U.S. Postal Service Registered or Certified mail may be used to mail (Secret and below) unless an alternative method is approved, in writing, by the GPSO prior to transmission. Briefed personnel may be approved by the GPSO to courier classified information within the continental United States. Two program-cleared individuals are required to courier Top Secret material unless prior approval is obtained from the GPSO. All couriers will have in their possession the required courier authorization letter(s) prior to travel. All material to be mailed or couriered will be wrapped and transmitted in accordance with DoD Manual 5205.07-V1.

Prior to processing SAP information on any Automated Information System (AIS), the contractor will provide the GPSO with a System Security Plan (SSP), Authorization to Operate/Approval to Operate and any other JSIG required documentation. The GPSO will issue program specific security authorization upon verification.

Destruction of program material will be conducted only be program indoctrinated personnel using destruction equipment and procedures approved by the GPSO. A single person may destroy non-accountable (Secret and below) classified material. All Top Secret (SAP) material must be destroyed and its destruction must be documented by two program-indoctrinated individuals.

Reproduction of program material will be conducted only be program indoctrinated personnel using only reproduction equipment and security procedures approved by the GPSO. A single person may reproduce non-accountable (Secret and below) classified material. All Top Secret (SAP) material must be reproduced by two program-indoctrinated individuals and must be documented and brought under formal accountability procedures.

The GPSO will be advised of any incidents or reports which may affect the baseline facility clearance or any incident that has an adverse impact on a contractor’s personnel security clearance. All briefed personnel are required to report any information that may impact their SAP eligibility or their ability to protect classified information. Reportable items include foreign travel; foreign contacts or associations; criminal, civil, financial, or mental health issues, and any changes in their personal status such as marriage, divorce, or employment. CPSOs are reminded of the responsibilities to diligently report any significant action or change in an employee’s eligibility to the GPSO immediately.

A security incident is a broad term to describe security infractions, violations and compromises. These terms have succinct meanings; are further explained, defined, and require specific actions by the CPSO. The DoD definitions for these terms are defined in DoD Manual 5200.01-V3. If work under this contract is authorized in contractor-controlled or operated workspaces, CPSOs are highly encouraged to contact the GPSO or

USSOCOM SAPCO whenever a security incident occurs in the contractor-controlled workspace or involving a contract employee under this effort.

James A. Torre, Ch, USSOCOM SAPCO

FOUO DD FORM 254 ADDENDUM

1. GENERAL:

a. The "For Official Use Only" (FOUO) marking is assigned to information at the time of its creation in a DoD User Agency. It is not authorized as a substitute for a security classification marking but is used on official government information that may be withheld from the public under exemptions 2 through 9 of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

b. Other non-security markings, such as "Limited Official Use" and "Official Use Only" are used by non-DoD User Agencies for the same type of information and should be safeguarded and handled in accordance with instruction received from such agencies.

c. Use of the above markings does not mean that the information cannot be released to the public under FOIA, only that it must be reviewed by the Government prior to its release to determine whether a significant and legitimate government purpose is served by withholding the information or portions of it.

2. MARKINGS:

a. An unclassified document containing FOUO information will be marked "For Official Use Only" at the bottom of the front cover (if any), on the first page, on each page containing FOUO information, on the back page, and on the outside of the back cover (if any).

b. Within a classified document, an individual page that contains both FOUO and classified information will be marked at the top and bottom with the highest security classification of information appearing on the page. If an individual portion contains FOUO information but no classified information, the portion will be marked, "FOUO."

c. Any "'For Official Use Only" information released to a contractor by a DoD User Agency is required to be marked with the following statement prior to transfer.

“This document contains information EXEMPT FROM MANDATORY DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FOIA. Exemptions apply.”

d. Removal of the "For Official Use Only" marking can only be accomplished by the originator or other competent authority. When the "For

Official Use Only" status is terminated, all known holders will be notified to the extent practical.

3. DISSEMINATION: Contractors may disseminate "For Official Use Only" information to their employees and subcontractors who have a need for the information in connection with a classified contract. Contractors must ensure employees and subcontractors are aware of the special handling instructions detailed below.

4. STORAGE: During working hours, "For Official Use Only" information shall be placed in an out-of-sight location if the work area is accessible to persons who do not have a need for the information. During nonworking hours, the information shall be stored to preclude unauthorized access. Filing such material with other unclassified records in unlocked files or desks, is adequate when internal building security is provided during nonworking hours. When such internal security control is not exercised, locked buildings or rooms will provide adequate after-hours protection or the material can be stored in locked receptacles such as file cabinets, desks, or bookcases.

5. TRANSMISSION: "For Official Use Only" information may be sent via first-class mail or parcel post. Bulky shipments may be sent by fourth-class mail. DoD components, officials of DoD components, and authorized DoD contractors, consultants, and grantees send FOUO information to each other to conduct official DoD business. Tell recipients the status of such information, and send the material in a way that prevents unauthorized public disclosure. Make sure documents that transmit FOUO material call attention to any FOUO attachments. Normally, you may send FOUO records over facsimile equipment. To prevent unauthorized disclosure, consider attaching special cover sheets, the location of sending and receiving machines, and whether authorized personnel are around to receive FOUO information. FOUO information may be passed to officials in other departments and agencies of the executive and judicial branches to fulfill a government function. Mark the records "For Official Use Only" and tell the recipient the information is exempt from public disclosure under the FOIA and requires special handling.

6. DISPOSITION: When no longer needed, FOUO information must be shredded.

7. UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE: Unauthorized disclosure of "For Official Use Only" information does not constitute a security violation but the releasing agency should be informed of any unauthorized disclosure. The unauthorized disclosure of FOUO information protected by the Privacy Act may result in criminal sanctions and disciplinary action may be taken against those responsible.