DD Form 254 Preparation: Essential Guidelines and Tips
One of the purposes of the DD Form 254 is to prevent the possible compromise or loss of classified
information. - correct answer ✔✔true
Which of the following provides DOD-specific acquisition regulations that DOD government acquisition
officials and contractors doing business with DOD must follow in the procurement process for goods and
services? - correct answer ✔✔Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
Once the solicitation responses are received and the bid closes, that DD Form 254 is no longer active. A
new and _________ DD Form 254 is issued for the contract award. - correct answer ✔✔Original
When should the prime contractor number (Item 2a) be included on the DD Form 254? - correct answer
✔✔When the Government Contracting Activity (GCA) issues guidance to a prime contractor
Item 9 is used to provide a general description of the procurement. Which of the following accurately
describes how the description should be written? - correct answer ✔✔Concise and UNCLASSIFIED
Prior to public release of any classified or unclassified information related to a contract, the appropriate
government authority must approve release of the information. - correct answer ✔✔true
The Activity Address Code (AAC) in Item 16 (Government Contracting Activity (GCA) and Point of Contact
(POC)) can be found by visiting what website? - correct answer ✔✔Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
website
Which of the following are common errors when completing a DD Form 254? Select all that apply. -
correct answer ✔✔a. Missing approval signatures
b. Incorrect information in Item 13 (Security Guidance)
c. Safeguarding or Storage level exceeds the level of the Facility Security Clearance (FCL)
d. Conflict between boxes marked in Item 10 (Security Accesses) and Item 11 (Contract Performance
Requirements)
One of the purposes of the DD Form 254 is to prevent the possible compromise or loss of classified
information. - correct answer ✔✔true
Which of the following provides DOD-specific acquisition regulations that DOD government acquisition
officials and contractors doing business with DOD must follow in the procurement process for goods and
services? - correct answer ✔✔Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
Once the solicitation responses are received and the bid closes, that DD Form 254 is no longer active. A
new and _________ DD Form 254 is issued for the contract award. - correct answer ✔✔Original
When should the prime contractor number (Item 2a) be included on the DD Form 254? - correct answer
✔✔When the Government Contracting Activity (GCA) issues guidance to a prime contractor
Item 9 is used to provide a general description of the procurement. Which of the following accurately
describes how the description should be written? - correct answer ✔✔Concise and UNCLASSIFIED
Prior to public release of any classified or unclassified information related to a contract, the appropriate
government authority must approve release of the information. - correct answer ✔✔true
The Activity Address Code (AAC) in Item 16 (Government Contracting Activity (GCA) and Point of Contact
(POC)) can be found by visiting what website? - correct answer ✔✔Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
website
Which of the following are common errors when completing a DD Form 254? Select all that apply. -
correct answer ✔✔a. Missing approval signatures
b. Incorrect information in Item 13 (Security Guidance)
c. Safeguarding or Storage level exceeds the level of the Facility Security Clearance (FCL)
d. Conflict between boxes marked in Item 10 (Security Accesses) and Item 11 (Contract Performance
Requirements)
