(1) In accordance with DFARS PGI 204.403(1), the Contracting officer will include a DoD Form DD 254, DoD Contract Security Classification Specification in solicitations as appropriate and obtain the security manager’s signature (see Army Regulation 380-49, 4-4a, Department of the Army Industrial Security Program) as the certifying official on the form.

(2) In lieu of requirement at FAR Subpart 4.402(d)(1), Contracting officers shall follow the procedures at AFARS PGI 5104.403(2)-1 to transmit DD Form 254s to DCSA until further notice. See AFARS PGI 5104.403(2)-1.