Attachment 2 - DD Form 254 (DRAFT).pdf

(Updated 20250815) CLASSIFICATION (When filled in): CUI

CLASSIFICATION (When filled in): CUI

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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

a. LEVEL OF FACILITY SECURITY CLEARANCE (FCL) REQUIRED

(See Instructions)

Top Secret

b. LEVEL OF SAFEGUARDING FOR CLASSIFIED INFORMATION/

MATERIAL REQUIRED AT CONTRACTOR FACILITY

Secret

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

a. PRIME CONTRACT NUMBER (See instructions.)

b. SUBCONTRACT NUMBER

c. SOLICITATION OR OTHER NUMBER

N0001426R3002

DUE DATE (YYYYMMDD)

20260406

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

a. ORIGINAL (Complete date in all cases.)

DATE (YYYYMMDD)

b. REVISED (Supersedes all previous specifications.)

REVISION NO. DATE (YYYYMMDD)

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

4. IS THIS A FOLLOW-ON CONTRACT? No Yes 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? No Yes If yes, complete the following:

In response to the contractor's request dated , retention of the classified material is authorized for the period of:

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

a. NAME, ADDRESS, AND ZIP CODE For RFP Purposes Only Not Valid Until Actual Contract Award

b. CAGE CODE c. COGNIZANT SECURITY OFFICE(S) (CSO) (Name, Address, ZIP Code, Telephone required; Email Address optional)

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) Add Row Remove Last Row Delete All Rows

a. NAME, ADDRESS, AND ZIP CODE b. CAGE CODE c. COGNIZANT SECURITY OFFICE(S) (CSO) (Name, Address, ZIP Code, Telephone required; Email Address optional)

8. ACTUAL PERFORMANCE (Click button to add more locations.) Add Row Remove Last Row Delete All Rows

a. LOCATION(S) (For actual performance, see instructions.)

Office of Naval Research One Liberty Center, 875 N. Randolph Street Arlington, VA. 22203-1995

b. CAGE CODE (If applicable, see Instructions.)

N/A

c. COGNIZANT SECURITY OFFICE(S) (CSO) (Name, Address, ZIP Code, Telephone required; Email Address optional)

ALEXANDRIA FIELD OFFICE 1 (M-ALX1)

2331 Mill Road, 4th Floor, Alexandria, VA. 22314; Phone 571-551-7920; dcsa.midatlantic.region-is.mbx.alexandria-field-office-1@mail.mil

9. GENERAL UNCLASSIFIED DESCRIPTION OF THIS PROCUREMENT

This task order shall provide administrative, financial, technical support services to the Office of Naval Research Ocean Battlespace Sensing Department (Code 32) and may provide support to other ONR Departments or Directorates with the consent of the Contracting Officer.

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10. CONTRACTOR WILL REQUIRE ACCESS TO: (X all that apply. Provide details in Blocks 13 or 14 as set forth in the instructions.)

a. COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY (COMSEC) INFORMATION f. SPECIAL ACCESS PROGRAM (SAP) INFORMATION

b. RESTRICTED DATA g. NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION

(NATO) INFORMATION

c. CRITICAL NUCLEAR WEAPON DESIGN INFORMATION (CNWDI) (If CNWDI applies, RESTRICTED DATA must also be marked.) h. FOREIGN GOVERNMENT INFORMATION

d. FORMERLY RESTRICTED DATA i. ALTERNATIVE COMPENSATORY CONTROL MEASURES

(ACCM) INFORMATION

e. NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION:

(1) Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)

(2) Non-SCI

j. CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION (CUI) (See instructions.)

k. OTHER (Specify) (See instructions.)

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.)

a. HAVE ACCESS TO CLASSIFIED INFORMATION ONLY AT

ANOTHER CONTRACTOR'S FACILITY OR A GOVERNMENT

ACTIVITY

(Applicable only if there is no access or storage required at contractor facility.

See instructions.)

b. RECEIVE AND STORE CLASSIFIED DOCUMENTS ONLY

c. RECEIVE, STORE, AND GENERATE CLASSIFIED

INFORMATION OR MATERIAL

d. FABRICATE, MODIFY, OR STORE CLASSIFIED HARDWARE

e. PERFORM SERVICES ONLY

f. HAVE ACCESS TO U.S. CLASSIFIED INFORMATION OUTSIDE

THE U.S.,PUERTO RICO, U.S. POSSESSIONS AND TRUST

TERRITORIES

g. BE AUTHORIZED TO USE THE SERVICES OF DEFENSE

TECHNICAL INFORMATION CENTER (DTIC) OR OTHER

SECONDARY DISTRIBUTION CENTER

h. REQUIRE A COMSEC ACCOUNT

i. HAVE A TEMPEST REQUIREMENT

j. HAVE OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC) REQUIREMENTS

k. BE AUTHORIZED TO USE DEFENSE COURIER SERVICE

l. RECEIVE, STORE, OR GENERATE CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED

INFORMATION (CUI).

(DoD Components: refer to DoDI 5200.48, only for specific CUI protection requirements. Non-DoD Components: see instructions.)

m. OTHER (Specify) (See 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)

DIRECT THROUGH (Specify below)

Office of Naval Research, 875 N. Randolph Street, Arlington, Virginia 22203-1995

Public Release Authority:

Mr. Leonard Hardy; 703-254-3020;

leonard.j.hardy2.civ@us.navy.mil

13. SECURITY GUIDANCE Add Signature Remove Last Signature Delete All Signatures

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.)

DD 254 Marking notes: For Controlled Unclassified , generated IAW block 11b of DD 254 under contract number N0001426R3002information must be properly derivatively classified IAW 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM Rule or DoDM 5200.01 Vol 2.

Controlled by: Chief of Naval Research Controlled by: Office of Naval Research Code 33 CUI Category: CTI, EXPT, PROCURE Distribution: D POC: Mr. Leonard Hardy. Email: Leonard.j.hardy2.civ@us.navy.mil

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT D. Distribution authorized to Department of Defense and U.S. DoD contractors only CTI, EXPORT CONTROL 20/03/2026. Other requests for this document must referred to the Office of Naval Research, Arlington VA, 22203.

WARNING - This document contains technical data whose export is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C., Sec 2751, et seq.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979 (Title 50, U.S.C., App. 2401 et seq.), as amended. Violations of these export laws are

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HANDLING AND DESTROYING UNCLASSIFIED/LIMITED DISTRIBUTION DOCUMENTS: Unclassified/Limited Distribution documents shall be handled using the same standard as Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) material and will be destroyed by any method that will prevent disclosure of contents or reconstruction of the document. When local circumstances or experience indicates that this destruction method is not sufficiently protective of unclassified limited information, local authorities may prescribe other methods but must give due consideration to the additional expense balanced against the degree of sensitivity.

Facility Security Clearance: The Contractor shall possess and maintain a facility clearance granted by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). The Contractor's employees, performing work in support of this contract will require security clearance/ eligibility determination based on a favorably adjudication; be within investigation scope and/or currently enrolled in Continuous Evaluation (CE) / Continuous Vetting (CV) at the time of contract award and throughout the life of the contract to include all potential option years identified in this PWS.

General Security Requirements:

• Clearances: Contractor personnel require a final security eligibility determination at the [TOP SECRET] level, be enrolled in Continuous Vetting, and must be U.S. persons.

• DD 254 Access: The official DD 254 for this contract is maintained in the National Industrial Security System (NISS). The contractor must be registered in NISS to access it.

• Information Ownership: All information and materials generated at government expense are the property of the U.S. Government, which will provide final disposition instructions.

Specific Restrictions and Prohibitions:

• Subcontracting: Subcontracting is not authorized without prior written approval from the Government Contracting Authority (GCA) and an approved subcontracting plan.

• Public Release: The contractor is prohibited from using any reference to this contract, its classification, or associated clearances in any advertisements, websites, capability statements, or other promotional materials.

• Email Usage: Official U.S. Government business shall not be transmitted via personal or non-government commercial email accounts.

On-Site and IT Access Requirements:

• Local Policies: While on-site at a government facility, all contractor personnel shall comply with local security policies, access procedures, and any changes in Force Protection Condition (FPCON).

• Mandatory Training: All on-site personnel shall complete annual government-mandated training, including but not limited to: Information Assurance (IA), OPSEC, Security Awareness, and Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) acknowledgment. Proof of completion must be provided to the government sponsor.

• Common Access Card (CAC): CACs are authorized for on-site personnel only and are U.S. Government property. CACs must be returned immediately to the Government Security Office upon contract completion or termination of employment. Lost CACs must be reported immediately.

Ref 10e(2) Non-SCI Information: To perform the analysis and development tasks outlined in the SOW, the contractor requires access to classified National Intelligence Information. This is necessary to understand and model foreign threat capabilities, intentions, and operational environments.

Ref 10j: The contractor will require access to, and will generate, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in the performance of this contract. This includes technical data, reports, and analyses subject to distribution controls as defined by DoD Instruction 5200.48."

Ref 11a: The contractor will not receive or store classified information at their facility. All access to classified information up to the [Top Secret] level, required for performance of the SOW, will occur at [Office of Naval Research One Liberty Center, 875 N. Randolph Street Arlington, VA. 22203-1995].

Ref 11g: The contractor is authorized to use the services of the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) to conduct research and obtain scientific and technical information relevant to the performance of the tasks outlined in the SOW.

Ref 11j: This contract is subject to Operations Security (OPSEC) requirements. The contractor shall develop and maintain an OPSEC plan to protect critical information and observable activities from adversary collection and analysis, as required by DoD Directive 5205.02E.

Ref 11l: In performance of this contract, the contractor will receive, store, and generate Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). The contractor's information system must be capable of protecting CUI IAW NIST SP 800-171.

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Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Intelligence Information Sheet (Non-SCI)

NAME & TITLE OF REVIEWING OFFICIAL

Mr. Leonard Hardy, ONR Program Officer, Code 32

SIGNATURE

NAME & TITLE OF REVIEWING OFFICIAL

Mr. Andre Ewing, ONR OPSEC Officer

SIGNATURE

14. ADDITIONAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

Requirements, in addition to NISPOM requirements for classified information, are established for this contract.

No Yes 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.)

Ref 10e(2): DoDM 5105.21 Vl - V3 SCI Administrative Manual

15. INSPECTIONS

Elements of this contract are outside the inspection responsibility of the CSO.

No Yes 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.

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16. GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING ACTIVITY (GCA) AND POINT OF CONTACT (POC)

a. GCA NAME

Office of Naval Research

b. ACTIVITY ADDRESS CODE (AAC) OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICE (See Instructions)

N00014

c. ADDRESS (Include ZIP Code) 875 N Randolph Street Arlington, VA. 22203-1995

d. POC NAME Hickey, Dunia A.

e. POC TELEPHONE (Include Area Code)

+1 (948) 215-0556

f. EMAIL ADDRESS (See Instructions) dunia.a.hickey.civ@us.navy.mil

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.

a. TYPED NAME OF CERTIFYING OFFICIAL (Last, First, Middle Initial) (See Instructions)

Williams, Victor R.

b. TITLE

Contracting Officer for Security Matters

c. ADDRESS (Include ZIP Code) Office of Naval Research One Liberty Center, 875 N. Randolph Street Arlington, VA. 22203-1995

d. AAC OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICE (See Instructions)

N00014

e. CAGE CODE OF THE PRIME CONTRACTOR

(See Instructions.)

f. TELEPHONE (Include Area Code)

+1 (948) 215-0249

g. EMAIL ADDRESS (See Instructions) victor.r.williams10.civ@us.navy.mil

h. SIGNATURE

i. DATE SIGNED (See Instructions)

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18. REQUIRED DISTRIBUTION BY THE CERTIFYING OFFICIAL

a. CONTRACTOR

b. SUBCONTRACTOR

c. COGNIZANT SECURITY OFFICE FOR PRIME AND

SUBCONTRACTOR

d. U.S. ACTIVITY RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSEAS SECURITY

ADMINISTRATION

e. ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER

f. OTHER AS NECESSARY (If more room is needed, continue in Item 13 or on additional page if necessary.)

ONR 32, 543, 25, 00B1

PROTECTING “CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION” (CUI)

CUI Addendum

(Updated March 2021)

1. GENERAL:

a. Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) is not a security classification, but designates unclassified information that requires any safeguarding or dissemination control per DoD Instruction 5200.48, “Controlled Unclassified Information” (6 March 2020).

b. With the implementation of DoDI 5200.48, DoDM 5200.01, Volume 4, “DoD Information Security Program: Controlled Unclassified Information” (24 February 2012, as amended), has been cancelled and “For Official Use Only” (FOUO) and is no longer authorized. All new documents shall be marked in accordance with the guidance below.

c. In order to balance the need to safeguard CUI with the public interest the CUI Registry, established by DoDI 5200.48, lists categories of CUI Basic/Specified and identifies basis for controls, and includes guidance on handling procedures.

d. There are two subsets of CUI.

i. CUI Basic is the subset of CUI for which law, regulation, or government policy does not set out specific handling or dissemination controls. CUI Basic handling and dissemination controls are the same as previously used for FOUO.

ii. CUI Specified is the subset of CUI for which law, regulation, or government policy contains specific handling controls that differ from CUI Basic. The government will provide marking and handling guidance separately for CUI Specified.

e. Remarking legacy FOUO documents is not required as long as they remain under DoD control. When needed, FOUO information does not automatically become CUI, so the material must be reviewed by the information owner to determine if it meets the CUI requirements and marked appropriately.

f. When responding to FOIA requests, the responsible DoD agency must base its decision on the content of the information and applicability of any of the FOIA statutory exemptions regardless of whether an agency designates or marks the information as CUI.

2. DESIGNATION as CUI: Designating CUI occurs when an authorized holder, consistent with DoDI 5200.48 and the CUI Registry, determines that a specific item of information falls into a CUI category or subcategory. The information must be designated as either CUI Basic or CUI Specified and the authorized holder must ensure that appropriate markings are applied to documents to ensure recipients are aware of the CUI status. See the associated Security Classification Guide (SCG) or other guidance provided by the Government Contracting Agency (GCA) for specific categories of CUI related to this contract and guidance on storage, handling, and dissemination.

3. MARKING:

a. Unclassified documents containing CUI will be marked CUI at the top & bottom of each page. As a best practice each “portion” (i.e. titles, subject lines, paragraphs, bullets, charts, etc.) containing CUI may be Portion Marked (CUI). If portion marks are used then Unclassified portions will be Portion Marked (U). Do not use (U//CUI).

b. The government will provide marking, handling, and dissemination guidance separately for any CUI Specified information. For classified contracts, this guidance will be contained in the associated SCG.

c. The following CUI Designation Indicator information will be included on the first/title page or cover of all unclassified documents containing CUI:

Controlled by: [Name of DoD Component and Office]

CUI Category: [List of Category or Categories of CUI]

Distribution/Dissemination Control: [Use “None” for CUI Basic/As required for CUI Specified)

POC: [Phone Number and/or E-mail]

d. Classified documents containing CUI will NOT include CUI in the banner marking at the top and bottom of each page. Each paragraph that contains only CUI will be portion marked (CUI). All other paragraphs will be marked according to their classification. Do not “co-mingle” CUI with classified information. The above CUI Designation Indicator information must be included on the first page or cover (same as unclassified documents). Additionally, the following statement must be included on the first page of documents that contain both CUI and classified information:

This content is classified at the [insert highest classification level of the document] level and may contain elements of controlled unclassified information (CUI), unclassified, or information classified at a lower level than the overall classification displayed. This content shall not be used as a source of derivative classification; refer to [cite specific reference or applicable Security Classification

Guide]. It must be reviewed for both Classified National Security Information (CNSI) and CUI in accordance with DoDI 5230.09 prior to public release.

4. PROCESSING: Unclassified Automated Information Systems (AIS) used to process CUI under this contract must meet the basic security requirements listed in the NIST SP 800-171 REV 2, “Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Non-Federal Systems and Organizations”, 21 February 2020. AIS accredited and approved for processing classified information under this contract are also approved to process DoD CUI.

5. DISSEMINATION: CUI may be disseminated between officials of DoD Agencies, DoD contractors, consultants and grantees to conduct official business for the DoD provided the dissemination is consistent with controls imposed by a Distribution Statement or Limited Dissemination Controls (LDC). Guidance on Distribution Statements and LDCs will be provided separately by the government for any prescribed CUI Specified information. For classified contracts, this information will be contained in the program SCG. CUI always requires Foreign Disclosure Decision before release outside of DoD Agencies, DoD contractors, consultants and grantees.

6. STORAGE: During working hours, to prevent unauthorized access, do not leave CUI unattended, read or discuss around unauthorized personnel. CUI 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 non-working 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 non-working 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.

7. TRANSMISSION: CUI may be transmitted using the following:

a. Mail – CUI may be sent via first class mail or parcel post. Bulk shipments may be sent by fourth class mail. Contents must be properly marked, but no markings will appear on the outer wrapper.

b. Fax – Normally CUI may be sent via Facsimile equipment. To prevent unauthorized disclosure, coversheets should be used, the locations of both fax machines should be considered, and availability of an authorized recipient at the receiving end should be confirmed. Secure classified fax machines may be used without the above verifications.

c. E-Mail/Web Sites – E-mail may be used on approved secure communication systems or systems using other protective measures such as Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) or transport layer security (e.g., https). E-mail messages must be appropriately marked to identify CUI status. Personnel will not use unofficial or personal email accounts, messaging systems, or other non-DoD information systems, except approved government contractor systems to conduct official business involving CUI.

d. Video Teleconferencing – Only use Government Agency approved secure, encrypted video conferencing and collaborative platforms (i.e. SVTC, etc.). CUI may not be discussed over commercially available video conferencing applications.

e. Avoid wireless transmission unless no other means are available.

8. DESTRUCTION: When no longer needed, CUI must be disposed of in a way that will make it unreadable, indecipherable, and irrecoverable. Use of approved sensitive/classified material destruction devices is recommended. (ISOO CUI Notice 2019-03, “Destroying Controlled Unclassified Information in Paper Form”, 15 July 2019)

9. UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE: Report misuse, mishandling, or Unauthorized Disclosure of CUI to the Unauthorized Disclosure Program Management Office, the Controlling Agency and the appropriate Military Department Counterintelligence Organization. While Unauthorized Disclosure of CUI does not constitute a security violation, a formal security inquiry/investigation is required if disciplinary action will be taken against the individual(s) responsible. Unauthorized Disclosure of certain CUI, such as export controlled-technical data, may also result in civil and criminal sanctions against responsible persons based on procedures codified in relevant law, regulation, or government-wide policy.

Foreign Government Information (FGI)

Addendum

The U.S. Government has negotiated agreements with many foreign countries regarding the protection of classified information. These agreements commit the United States to provide substantially the same degree of protection for foreign classified information as it provides to U.S. information classified at the same level.

When contractors are awarded contracts that involve access to foreign classified information, they shall notify the U.S. government agency that monitors their security compliance. That agency will then administer oversight and ensure implementation of the security requirements of the contract on behalf of the foreign government. Some additional requirements pertaining to foreign government information are given below:

1. Marking Foreign Government Classified Material: Foreign government designations for classified information generally parallel U. S. security classification designations. However, some foreign governments have a fourth level of classification, Restricted, for which there is no equivalent U.S. classification. This information is to be protected and marked as CONFIDENTIAL information. When other foreign government material is received, the equivalent U.S. classification and the country of origin shall be marked on the front in English.

2. Marking US. Documents That Contain Foreign Government Information: U.S. documents that contain foreign government information shall be marked on the front, "THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS FOREIGN GOVERNMENT (indicate level) INFORMATION." The portions of the document that contain foreign classified information shall be identified and marked to identify the classification level and the country of origin. No U.S. document shall be downgraded below the highest level of foreign government information contained in the document, nor shall it be declassified without the written approval of the foreign government that originated the information.

3. Marking Documents Prepared for Foreign Governments: Documents prepared for foreign governments that contain U.S. and foreign government information shall be marked as prescribed by the foreign government. In addition, they shall be marked on the front, "THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS UNITED STATES CLASSIFIED INFORMATION." Portions shall be marked to identify the U.S. classified information. Security Clearances: Personnel security clearances and facility clearances issued by the U.S. Government are valid for access to classified foreign government information of a corresponding level. Contractor employees will be briefed and acknowledge in writing their responsibilities for handling foreign government information prior to being granted access.

4. Storage. Control. and Accountability: Foreign government material shall be stored and access controlled generally in the same manner as U.S. classified material of an equivalent classification, with one significant exception. Other governments and NATO have not lessened the accountability requirements for their Secret information. Therefore, we are required to provide a greater degree of control over foreign government Secret information. There must be records reflecting the transfer of responsibility and accountability of foreign Secret information. Also, foreign government material shall be stored in a manner that will avoid commingling with U.S. classified information. For example, it should be stored in separate files.

5. Disclosure and Use Limitations: Foreign government information shall not be disclosed to nationals of a third country, including intending citizens, or to any other third party, or be used for other than the purpose for which it was provided, without the prior written consent of the originating foreign government.

6. Export of Foreign Government Information: An export authorization is required for the export or re-export of export-controlled foreign government information except for technical data being returned to the original source of import. Foreign government information shall not be exported to a third party without the prior consent of the originating government.

7. Public Disclosure: The public disclosure of foreign government information requires the prior written approval of the contracting foreign government.

8. Reproduction: The reproduction of foreign government Top Secret information requires the written approval of the originating government. 9. Disposition: Upon completion of a contract, foreign government information shall be returned to the responsible U.S.

Government agency or to the foreign government that provided the information unless the contract specifically authorizes destruction or retention of the information.

Intelligence Information Sheet (Non-SCI)

Addendum

1. The material does not become the property of the contractor and may be withdrawn at any time. Upon expiration of the contract, all intelligence released and any material using data from the intelligence will be returned to the releasing contracting command or activity [Chief of Naval Research (ONR 43)] for final disposition unless retention is authorized. The contracting command or activity [Chief of Naval Research (ONR 43)] will provide a copy of the retention authorization to ONI-5.

2. Contractors will not release the intelligence material to any activity or person of the contractor's organization not directly engaged in providing services under the contract or to another contractor (including sub-contractors), government agency, private individual, or organization without prior approval of the originator of the material, as outlined in governing directives, and prior approval and certification of need-to-know by the designated project manager/contract sponsor [Chief of Naval Research (ONR 43)].

3. Intelligence material will not be released to foreign nationals or immigrant aliens who may be employed by the contractor, regardless of the level of their security clearance or access authorization, except with the specific permission of ONI-5 requested via the Chief of Naval Research (ONR 43).

4. Intelligence material will not be reproduced without prior approval of the originator. All intelligence material shall bear a prohibition against reproduction while in custody of the contractor.

5. Contractors will maintain records which will permit them to furnish, on demand, the names of individuals who have access to intelligence material in their custody.

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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 Form 254, "DoD Contract Security Classification Specification" Hide Attachment Bar

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