Facility Clearance

Description

Subcontractor companies are required to report certain events that have an impact on the status of their facility clearance. The reporting requirements stated in this document pertain specifically to the facility clearance.

Required Action

Review responsibilities and adhere to reporting requirements.

S&S-PLN-120, Non-Possessing Subcontractor Security Requirements Plan (NPSRP)

Sandia National Laboratories is responsible for complying with and flowing down DOE Contractor Requirements Documents incorporated into its contracts with subcontractors at any tier to the extent necessary to ensure compliance with DOE Directives.The NPSRP outlines the security requirements and procedures non-possessing subcontractor companies and its personnel must follow or abide by for all U.S. Government support service subcontracts to obtain DOE personnel security clearances sponsored by Sandia National Laboratories.  Subcontractor companies are required to flow down the requirements in the NPSRP to all tier non-possessing subcontractor companies performing work under subcontract to SNL.

Company Key Management Personnel (KMP) and the Facility Security Officer (FSO) are obligated to read and adhere to the requirements and procedures within this plan.When requested by Contract Security Management, KMP and the FSO will submit a completed NPSRP Certification, accepting the responsibility for ensuring company compliance with the requirements relayed in the plan.

PMC-110DE, Facility Security Officer Overview

This DOE self-study training course provides an overview of the roles and responsibilities of the DOE and DOE-subcontractor FSO.  The course emphasizes facility clearance requirements, personnel security, information security, incident reporting, and other related programs.  The course references 32 CFR 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and a comprehensive listing of DOE orders, manuals, guides, forms, and notices. Successful completion of the course, by means of six sets of Knowledge Checks, and end-of-lesson written test questions, requires a minimum score of 80% on each set. Course Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, participants will have a basic understanding of FSO roles and responsibilities. 

Required for:   DOE and SNL subcontractor personnel assigned to FSO positions or functions. Submit completions via email farateam@sandia.gov

Periodic Security Review Self-Assessment Checklist

Periodic Security reviews are a requirement for all non-possessing subcontractors. This process verifies that non-possessing subcontracting companies to Sandia National Laboratories are completing self-assessments.

Required for:   DOE and SNL Conduct a self-assessment for your company and provide to farateam@sandia.gov upon receipt of an Engagement Letter. If you do not have a pre-established self-assessment process or document, the Periodic Security Review Self-Assessment Checklist is available for your use.