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(a) The contracting officer must prepare DD Form 254, Contract Security Classification Specification (illustrated in FAR 53.303-DD-254), for contracts involving contractor access to classified information. This form identifies for contractors the areas of classified information involved.

NOTE: Every DD254 should have an expiration date (normally in Box 2 or Section 13).

The Government uses the DD Form 254 to convey security requirements to contractors when contract performance requires access to classified information. Prime contractors also use the DD Form 254 to convey security requirements to subcontractors that require access to classified information to perform on a subcontract.

NOTE: Every DD254 should have an expiration date (normally in Box 2 or Section 13).

A “Final' DD Form 254 is ONLY used to authorize additional retention of classified materials. The NISPOM authorizes an automatic two year retention period beyond the end of the contract for all classified materials received or generated during the contract period. Enter the date the Final DD Form 254 is issued.

(a) The contracting officer must prepare DD Form 254, Contract Security Classification Specification (illustrated in FAR 53.303-DD-254), for contracts involving contractor access to classified information. This form identifies for contractors the areas of classified information involved.

The DD Form 254 is required to be reviewed every two years. The program and ISS should conduct this review in coordination with the program manager of the requiring activity and contracting office to ensure that existing security requirements are consistent with the contract requirements.

The DD Form 254, DOD Contract Security Classification Specification, is a legal document that provides the security requirements and classification guidance necessary to perform for a specific classified contract.