52.204-2 Security Requirements.

As prescribed in 4.404(a), insert the following clause:

Security Requirements (Mar 2021)

(a) This clause applies to the extent that this contract involves access to information classified

"Confidential," "Secret," or "Top Secret."

(b) The Contractor shall comply with-

(1) The Security Agreement DD Form441), including the National Industrial Security Program

Operating Manual (32 CFR part 117); and

(2) Any revisions to that manual, notice of which has been furnished to the Contractor.

(c) If, subsequent to the date of this contract, the security classification or security requirements

under this contract are changed by the Government and if the changes cause an increase or

decrease in security costs or otherwise affect any other term or condition of this contract, the

contract shall be subject to an equitable adjustment as if the changes were directed under the

Changes clause of this contract.

(d) The Contractor agrees to insert terms that conform substantially to the language of this clause,

including this paragraph (d) but excluding any reference to the Changes clause of this contract, in

all subcontracts under this contract that involve access to classified information.

(End of clause)

Alternate I (Apr 1984). If a cost contract for research and development with an educational

institution is contemplated, add the following paragraphs (e), (f), and (g) to the basic clause:

(e) If a change in security requirements, as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c), results (1)in a change

in the security classification of this contract or any of its elements from an unclassified status or a

lower classification to a higher classification, or (2)in more restrictive area controls than previously

required, the Contractor shall exert every reasonable effort compatible with the Contractor’s

established policies to continue the performance of work under the contract in compliance with the

change in security classification or requirements. If, despite reasonable efforts, the Contractor

determines that the continuation of work under this contract is not practicable because of the

change in security classification or requirements, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer

in writing. Until resolution of the problem is made by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall

continue safeguarding all classified material as required by this contract.

(f) After receiving the written notification, the Contracting Officer shall explore the circumstances

surrounding the proposed change in security classification or requirements, and shall endeavor to

work out a mutually satisfactory method whereby the Contractor can continue performance of the

work under this contract.

(g) If, 15 days after receipt by the Contracting Officer of the notification of the Contractor’s stated

inability to proceed, (1) the application to this contract of the change in security classification or

requirements has not been withdrawn, or (2)a mutually satisfactory method for continuing
performance of work under this contract has not been agreed upon, the Contractor may request the

Contracting Officer to terminate the contract in whole or in part. The Contracting Officer shall

terminate the contract in whole or in part, as may be appropriate, and the termination shall be

deemed a termination under the terms of the Termination for the Convenience of the Government

clause.

Alternate II (Apr 1984). If employee identification is required for security or other reasons in a

construction contract or architect-engineer contract, add the following paragraph (e) to the basic

clause:

(e) The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing to each employee and for requiring each

employee engaged on the work to display such identification as may be approved and directed by the

Contracting Officer. All prescribed identification shall immediately be delivered to the Contracting

Officer, for cancellation upon the release of any employee. When required by the Contracting

Officer, the Contractor shall obtain and submit fingerprints of all persons employed or to be

employed on the project.

Parent topic: 52.204 [Reserved]