Security Classification (DD 254) (draft for industry)

(Updated 20250815)

CLASSIFICATION (When filled in): Unclassified

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

CONTRACT SECURITY CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

(The requirements of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) apply to all security aspects of this effort involving classified information.)

OMB No. 0704-0567

OMB approval expires:
August 31, 2028

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RETURN COMPLETED FORM AS DIRECTED IN THE INSTRUCTIONS.

1. CLEARANCE AND SAFEGUARDING

a. LEVEL OF FACILITY SECURITY CLEARANCE (FCL) REQUIRED

b. LEVEL OF SAFEGUARDING FOR CLASSIFIED INFORMATION/

MATERIAL REQUIRED AT CONTRACTOR FACILITY

(See Instructions)

Secret

None (See instructions)

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

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

a. PRIME CONTRACT NUMBER (See instructions.)

a. ORIGINAL (Complete date in all cases.)

b. SUBCONTRACT NUMBER

c. SOLICITATION OR OTHER NUMBER

DATE (YYYYMMDD)

DUE DATE (YYYYMMDD)

BIDDING N0017827R3103

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

20260420
No

Classified material received or generated under

5. IS THIS A FINAL DD FORM 254?

20260527

b. REVISED (Supersedes all previous specifications.)
REVISION NO.

4. IS THIS A FOLLOW-ON CONTRACT?

DATE (YYYYMMDD)

Yes

If yes, complete the following:

See Block 13.

No

Yes

In response to the contractor's request dated

DATE (YYYYMMDD)

(Preceding Contract Number) is transferred to this follow-on contract.

If yes, complete the following:

, retention of the classified material is authorized for the period of:

DRAFT

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

a. NAME, ADDRESS, AND ZIP CODE

THIS DD-254 IS FOR BIDDING PURPOSES ONLY

b. CAGE CODE

c. COGNIZANT SECURITY OFFICE(S) (CSO)

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