| name | dd-form-254 |
| title | DD Form 254 — Contract Security Classification Specification |
| description | Drafts DD Form 254 Contract Security Classification Specifications for classified government contracts. Use when preparing security classification specs for prime contractors, subcontractors, SAP/SCI access, or facility clearance documentation per NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117) and DCSA regulations. |
| author | CaseMark |
| author_url | https://github.com/CaseMark/skills/tree/main/skills/legal/dd-form-254 |
| license | Apache-2.0 |
| version | 0.1.0 |
| execution_mode | open |
| jurisdiction | us |
| practice | government-contracts |
| language | en |
| tags | ["agreement","drafting"] |
DD Form 254 — Contract Security Classification Specification
Establishes security classification requirements and safeguarding procedures for classified government contracts, following the official DCSA block structure.
Prerequisites
Collect before drafting:
- Contract award document — full contract number with modification suffixes
- Contractor SAM registration — legal name, CAGE code, facility address (building/suite)
- Subcontractor details (if any) — legal name, CAGE code, address, classified work scope
- Statement of work — determines highest classification level required
- Security Classification Guides (SCGs) — guide numbers, titles, issuing authority, dates
- Government certifying official — name, title, org, office symbol, phone, email
- Contractor FSO — name, title, phone, email
Workflow
1. Contract and Entity Identification
| Field | Requirement |
|---|
| Contract number | Exact match to award document (all dashes, mod suffixes) |
| Contractor name | Legal name per SAM — no DBAs or abbreviations |
| Facility address | Physical location of classified work; must match DCSA facility clearance records |
| CAGE code | Links contract to facility security clearance |
| Subcontractors | Each: legal name, CAGE code, address, prime relationship, classified scope, whether separate DD 254 needed |
2. Classification Determinations
Determine highest level (Confidential / Secret / Top Secret) for government-furnished and contractor-generated information. The narrative must cover:
- Categories — technical data, intel, COMSEC, weapons specs, crypto, etc.
- Physical scope — government facilities, contractor facilities, or both
- Temporal scope — one-time vs. ongoing access
- Special access — identify each explicitly:
| Category | Key Requirements |
|---|
| SAP | Program-specific briefings, indoctrination |
| SCI | SSBI/Tier 5 investigation, SCI access approval |
