J.2 DD 254 Security Classification.pdf

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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.)

OMB No. 0704-0567 OMB approval expires:

June 30, 2025

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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

None (See instructions)

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

a. PRIME CONTRACT NUMBER (See instructions.)

b. SUBCONTRACT NUMBER

c. SOLICITATION OR OTHER NUMBER

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DUE DATE (YYYYMMDD)

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

a. ORIGINAL (Complete date in all cases.)

DATE (YYYYMMDD)

20241024

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 SOLICITATION PURPOSES ONLY

NOT VALID FOR CONTRACT AWARD

b. CAGE CODE

TBD

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

DEFENSE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND

SECURITY AGENCY (DCSA) (IOFWV)

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.)

NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER, PANAMA

CITY DIVISION (NSWC PCD)

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

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

9. GENERAL UNCLASSIFIED DESCRIPTION OF THIS PROCUREMENT

CORPORATE OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT PROGRAM SUPPORT

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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 GOVERMENT 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.)

SIPR Access at Government Facilities.

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)

Ms. Kelley A. Close, (850) 866-4959, kelley.a.close.civ@us.navy.mil, NSWC PCD

Public Release Authority:

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division

(NSWC PCD)

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.)

FOR SOLICITATION ONLY

Contractor shall require access to classified information up to and including TOP SECRET at Government facilities. Contractor shall not be required to receive, store, or generate classified information at the Contractor facility.

When classified information is disclosed through review of documents, the classification markings in the document will provide the classification notification. When classified information is disclosed during discussions, contractor personnel will be advised of the classification involved.

In the event contract performance exceeds the scope of classification guidance provided, contact the official in block 17 for additional guidance.

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Distribution statements and warning notices shall be applied to technical documents and electronic media generated under this effort, in accordance with applicable security classification guide.

Technical papers, either classified or unclassified, which the contractor may wish to present at government-sponsored classified or limited attendance symposia must be submitted through the NSWC PCD Technical POC to initiate the process. Approval must be granted prior to contractor presentation.

Release of Information to foreign nationals is only authorized with the written approval of the DoD office with controlling authority over the information. The only exceptions to this requirement are a visit of a foreign national duly authorized by the DoD through established channels and if authorized under ITAR.

The Prime Contractor shall:

(1) Forward copies of DD 254s provided to subcontractors to the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), ATTN: Security, for approval prior to issuance of a subcontract containing proscribed information. Prime Contractors shall flow-down the security requirements to Sub-Contractors.

(2) Direct the subcontractor to obtain approval, through the prime contractor, for the public release of information received or generated by the sub through the prime contractor.

(3) Submit the subcontractor’s request for public release through the technical point of contact identified on the DD 254.

Item 10.a. COMSEC. Contractor must be approved for COMSEC prior to access. The following conditions apply to communications security (COMSEC) access required in connection with performance:

(1) Contractor personnel who are granted access to COMSEC material must be U.S. citizens and receive a COMSEC briefing. Contract briefs will be provided by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) COMSEC Manager. Such access must be controlled on a strict need-to-know basis.

(2) COMSEC access may be provided to U.S. contractor personnel to:

(a) Install, maintain, or operate COMSEC equipment for the U.S. Government.

(b) Participate in the design, planning, production, training, installation, maintenance, operation, logistical support, integration, modification, testing or study of COMSEC material or techniques.

(c) Electronically communicate classified national security information in a cryptographically secure manner or unclassified national security information by COMSEC protected means.

(3) COMSEC material does not become the property of the contractor. Only with prior authorization from the Naval Communications Security Material System (NCMS) may the contractor retain such material.

(4) Open public display, discussion, publication, presentation of U.S. Government COMSEC material and information at non-governmental symposia meetings, or for other non-official purposes is prohibited.

(5) External viewing or other exposure which might afford opportunity for tampering or internal examination is prohibited.

(6) Photographs, drawings, or descriptive information for press release or private use is prohibited.

(7) U.S. cryptographic equipment inventory information, as well as the systems and manner in which each particular equipment is used, is for official use only. Publication or release of any related COMSEC information by any means, by the commercial firm, without prior approval of the Government agency is prohibited.

(8) Contractors who maintain government cryptographic equipment, telephone security (TSEC) must receive formal NSA-approved training on such equipment.

(9) Contractors will maintain records allowing them to furnish, on demand, the names of individuals with access to COMSEC material in their custody.

Block 10.e.(2) Foreign Intelligence Information: Conditions of release and handling are set forth, below.

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(1) Intelligence caveats, if any, shall be carried forward with the assigned security classification from the source documents where the information is derived into the newly created document. The marking shall be carried forward into paragraph/portion markings in abbreviated form. The full intelligence caveat(s) shall appear on the cover (if any), title page (if any), and the first page of the document near the bottom of the page.

(2) Note that foreign intelligence information cannot be destroyed by the contractor; return is required. The following conditions of release apply to intelligence information required in connection with performance:

(a) 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 contracting officer or authorized representative for final disposition. Only with prior authorization from the Commander, Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI-5) may the contractor retain such material.

(b) Contractor shall not release the intelligence material to any activity or person of the contractor’s organization not directly engaged in providing services under the contractor to another contractor (including subcontractors), government agency, private individual or organization, without prior approval of the Commander, Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI-5).

(c) Intelligence material shall 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 the Commander, Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI-5).

(d) Intelligence material shall not be reproduced without approval of the Commander, Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI-5). All intelligence material shall bear a prohibition against reproduction while in the custody of the contractor.

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

(f) The contractor shall ensure that all individuals who are granted access to foreign intelligence documents are aware of and abide by the controls set out above.

Block 10.g. NATO Information. NATO classified and unclassified information are governed by USSAN 1-07 and will be handled accordingly. NATO information will retain its classification or an equivalent U.S. classification will be applied, if necessary.

Block 10.h. Foreign Government Information (FGI). FGI is information received from one or more foreign governments or international organizations as classified or expected to be held in confidence. It is classified, safeguarded, and declassified as agreed between the U.S.

and the foreign entity. Information received from a foreign government will retain its classification or an equivalent U.S. classification will be applied, if necessary. The information is safeguarded, as agreed between the U.S. and the foreign entity and will be handled in accordance with SECNAVINST 5510.36.

Block 10j and 11l: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Refer to DoDI 5200.48, DoD Information Security Program: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

Block 11j: Operations Security (OPSEC). Contractor shall comply with the OPSEC requirements in the SOW/PWS.

IT-I Duties. Contractor employees whose duties require them to be designated as an IT-I, (e.g., member of the Cyber Security Workforce and designation as an IAT2 or IAT3, or an ISSM) require Top Secret eligibility.

List of Attachments (All Files Must be attached Prior to Signing, i.e., for any digital signature on the form) Show Attachment Bar

NAME & TITLE OF REVIEWING OFFICIAL

GARY WIEDEMANN

OPSEC Coordinator

SIGNATURE

NAME & TITLE OF REVIEWING OFFICIAL

AMY ABBOTT

COMSEC Manager

SIGNATURE

NAME & TITLE OF REVIEWING OFFICIAL

JAMES KREBS

ASST SIO

SIGNATURE

14. ADDITIONAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

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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.)

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.

(See instructions for additional guidance or use of the fillable PDF.)

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

a. GCA NAME

NSWC PCD

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

N61331

c. ADDRESS (Include ZIP Code)

COMMANDING OFFICER

NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER,

PANAMA CITY DIVISION

110 VERNON AVENUE

PANAMA CITY, FL 32407-7001

d. POC NAME

Anna Belle Tiller

e. POC TELEPHONE (Include Area Code)

+1 (850) 890-0852

f. EMAIL ADDRESS (See Instructions) annabelle.c.tiller.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)

WIEDEMANN, GARY

b. TITLE

SECURITY CONTRACTING OFFICIAL (SCO)

c. ADDRESS (Include ZIP Code)

NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER, PANAMA CITY DIV

110 VERNON AVENUE

PANAMA CITY, FL 32407-7001

d. AAC OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICE (See Instructions)

N61331

e. CAGE CODE OF THE PRIME CONTRACTOR

(See Instructions.)

f. TELEPHONE (Include Area Code)

+1 (850) 867-7576

g. EMAIL ADDRESS (See Instructions) gary.wiedemann2.civ@us.navy.mil

h. SIGNATURE

i. DATE SIGNED (See Instructions)

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.)

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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.)

OMB No. 0704-0567 OMB approval expires:

June 30, 2025 The public reporting burden for this collection of information, 0704-0567, is estimated to average 70 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 254, "DoD Contract Security Classification Specification"

NOT VALID FOR CONTRACT AWARD

(NSWC PCD)

FOR SOLICITATION ONLY

Contractor shall require access to classified information up to and including TOP SECRET at Government facilities. Contractor shall not be required to receive, store, or generate classified information at the Contractor facility.

When classified information is disclosed through review of documents, the classification markings in the document will provide the classification notification. When classified information is disclosed during discussions, contractor personnel will be advised of the classification involved.

In the event contract performance exceeds the scope of classification guidance provided, contact the official in block 17 for additional guidance.

Distribution statements and warning notices shall be applied to technical documents and electronic media generated under this effort, in accordance with applicable security classification guide.

Technical papers, either classified or unclassified, which the contractor may wish to present at government-sponsored classified or limited attendance symposia must be submitted through the NSWC PCD Technical POC to initiate the process. Approval must be granted prior to contractor presentation.

Release of Information to foreign nationals is only authorized with the written approval of the DoD office with controlling authority over the information. The only exceptions to this requirement are a visit of a foreign national duly authorized by the DoD through established channels and if authorized under ITAR.

The Prime Contractor shall:

(1) Forward copies of DD 254s provided to subcontractors to the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), ATTN: Security, for approval prior to issuance of a subcontract containing proscribed information. Prime Contractors shall flow-down the security requirements to Sub-Contractors.

(2) Direct the subcontractor to obtain approval, through the prime contractor, for the public release of information received or generated by the sub through the prime contractor.

(3) Submit the subcontractor’s request for public release through the technical point of contact identified on the DD 254.

Item 10.a. COMSEC. Contractor must be approved for COMSEC prior to access. The following conditions apply to communications security (COMSEC) access required in connection with performance:

(1) Contractor personnel who are granted access to COMSEC material must be U.S. citizens and receive a COMSEC briefing. Contract briefs will be provided by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) COMSEC Manager. Such access must be controlled on a strict need-to-know basis.

(2) COMSEC access may be provided to U.S. contractor personnel to:

(a) Install, maintain, or operate COMSEC equipment for the U.S. Government.

(b) Participate in the design, planning, production, training, installation, maintenance, operation, logistical support, integration, modification, testing or study of COMSEC material or techniques.

(c) Electronically communicate classified national security information in a cryptographically secure manner or unclassified national security information by COMSEC protected means.

(3) COMSEC material does not become the property of the contractor. Only with prior authorization from the Naval Communications Security Material System (NCMS) may the contractor retain such material.

(4) Open public display, discussion, publication, presentation of U.S. Government COMSEC material and information at non-governmental symposia meetings, or for other non-official purposes is prohibited.

(5) External viewing or other exposure which might afford opportunity for tampering or internal examination is prohibited.

(6) Photographs, drawings, or descriptive information for press release or private use is prohibited.

(7) U.S. cryptographic equipment inventory information, as well as the systems and manner in which each particular equipment is used, is for official use only. Publication or release of any related COMSEC information by any means, by the commercial firm, without prior approval of the Government agency is prohibited.

(8) Contractors who maintain government cryptographic equipment, telephone security (TSEC) must receive formal NSA-approved training on such equipment.

(9) Contractors will maintain records allowing them to furnish, on demand, the names of individuals with access to COMSEC material in their custody.

Block 10.e.(2) Foreign Intelligence Information: Conditions of release and handling are set forth, below.

(1) Intelligence caveats, if any, shall be carried forward with the assigned security classification from the source documents where the information is derived into the newly created document. The marking shall be carried forward into paragraph/portion markings in abbreviated form. The full intelligence caveat(s) shall appear on the cover (if any), title page (if any), and the first page of the document near the bottom of the page.

(2) Note that foreign intelligence information cannot be destroyed by the contractor; return is required. The following conditions of release apply to intelligence information required in connection with performance:

(a) 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 contracting officer or authorized representative for final disposition. Only with prior authorization from the Commander, Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI-5) may the contractor retain such material.

(b) Contractor shall not release the intelligence material to any activity or person of the contractor’s organization not directly engaged in providing services under the contractor to another contractor (including subcontractors), government agency, private individual or organization, without prior approval of the Commander, Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI-5).

(c) Intelligence material shall 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 the Commander, Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI-5).

(d) Intelligence material shall not be reproduced without approval of the Commander, Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI-5). All intelligence material shall bear a prohibition against reproduction while in the custody of the contractor.

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

(f) The contractor shall ensure that all individuals who are granted access to foreign intelligence documents are aware of and abide by the controls set out above.

Block 10.g. NATO Information. NATO classified and unclassified information are governed by USSAN 1-07 and will be handled accordingly. NATO information will retain its classification or an equivalent U.S. classification will be applied, if necessary.

Block 10.h. Foreign Government Information (FGI). FGI is information received from one or more foreign governments or international organizations as classified or expected to be held in confidence. It is classified, safeguarded, and declassified as agreed between the U.S. and the foreign entity. Information received from a foreign government will retain its classification or an equivalent U.S. classification will be applied, if necessary. The information is safeguarded, as agreed between the U.S. and the foreign entity and will be handled in accordance with SECNAVINST 5510.36.

Block 10j and 11l: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Refer to DoDI 5200.48, DoD Information Security Program: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

Block 11j: Operations Security (OPSEC). Contractor shall comply with the OPSEC requirements in the SOW/PWS.

IT-I Duties. Contractor employees whose duties require them to be designated as an IT-I, (e.g., member of the Cyber Security Workforce and designation as an IAT2 or IAT3, or an ISSM) require Top Secret eligibility.

OPSEC Coordinator rep: AMY ABBOTT COMSEC Manager rep: JAMES KREBS

ASST SIO

NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER, PANAMA CITY DIVISION

110 VERNON AVENUE

PANAMA CITY, FL 32407-7001

Enter address (include zip code).: NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER, PANAMA CITY DIV

110 VERNON AVENUE

PANAMA CITY, FL 32407-7001