What is a Contract Security Classification Specification, DD Form 254, and how does it relate to a FCL?
A DD Form 254 is issued when classified work is contracted to a facility and provides the security classification requirements to be applied to information. The government customer or prime contractor issues the 254 to the contracted facility and justifies the need for a FCL. A DD Form 254 is necessary to maintain an active FCL.
A DD Form 254 is issued when classified work is contracted to a facility. It provides the security classification and safeguarding requirements to be applied to information. The government agency or cleared contractor issues the 254 to the contracted facility and justifies the need for a FCL. One or more active DD Form 254 is necessary to maintain an active FCL. The DD Form 254 will determine the level of the FCL granted to the company. A company’s FCL level must be as high as the highest classification specified in any of its DD Forms 254.
