Attach J-5 VAP Brochure 00048.pdf

VENDOR APPLICANT PROCEDURES (VAP)

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has mandated that all initial and re-investigation requests received after January 1, 2009, must be processed through the eQIP

(Electronic Questionnaires for Investigation Processing) system. To enable the FAA to meet the OPM mandate, changes have been made to the current way we process contractor security investigations.

FAA has developed Vendor Application Procedures (VAP) to enable companies to submit initial information electronically on new applicants. Information placed in the

VAP will eliminate the need for the paper transmittal letter currently submitted with paper packages. Upon receipt of VAP information, the Personnel Security Specialist

(PSS) will conduct the appropriate security checks and if needed, will enter contractor information into eQIP. The contractor will receive an email with instructions for completing the electronic security form. The company and CO/COTR will continue to receive interim suitability notification from the PSS via email.

Companies will need to designate a minimum of two contacts to enter data in the VAP.

Larger companies may designate up to five contacts. All Company VAP contacts must meet the basic requirements before they can be registered. Please email the following information:

Full Name

Phone number

Email address last four digits of Social Security Number of each designated contact

Send this information to Ms. at @faa.gov. Once established, the Web ID and password information will be forwarded to the contacts along with the link to the website and guidelines for how to use the VAP system.