Common use of Original Classification Clause in Contracts

Original Classification. The determination to originally classify information may be made ONLY by a U.S. Government official who has been delegated the authority in writing. Information is classified pursuant to Executive Order 13526 and is designated and marked as Top Secret, Secret or Confidential. Contractors make derivative classification decisions based on the guidance provided by the Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254) and Security Classification Guidance applicable to each classified contract.

Original Classification. ‌ The determination to originally classify information may be made ONLY by a U.S. Government official who has been delegated the authority in writing. Information is classified pursuant to Executive Order 13526 and is designated and marked as Top Secret, Secret or Confidential. Contractors make derivative classification decisions based on the guidance provided by the Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254) and Security Classification Guidance applicable to each classified contract.