Attachment F- Non-Disclosure Agreement.pdf

This is a Department of Homeland Security Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) form used to grant conditional access to sensitive government information. The agreement applies to individuals, employees, consultants, and subcontractors who require access to Protected Critical Infrastructure Information (PCII), Sensitive Security Information (SSI), and Other Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) information in connection with federal contracts or work supporting DHS programs.

The signer attests to understanding and complying with all applicable laws, regulations, and procedures governing the protection and handling of three categories of information: PCII under the Critical Infrastructure Information Act of 2002; SSI under 49 CFR Part 1520; and SBU information as defined by DHS and other government agencies, including categories such as For Official Use Only (FOOU), Official Use Only (OUO), Sensitive Homeland Security Information (SHSI), Limited Official Use (LOU), and Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information (UCNI). Key obligations include: not disclosing or releasing information without proper authority; returning or surrendering all PCII materials upon engagement completion; reporting security violations promptly; not altering or removing protective markings; and complying with handling standards specific to each information category. The agreement establishes that violation may result in cancellation of conditional access and potential administrative, disciplinary, civil, or criminal action. The document includes carve-outs permitting disclosures to Congress, Inspectors General, the Special Counsel, and authorized executive agency or Department of Justice officials when essential to reporting violations of law or whistleblower protections. All conditions remain binding throughout the period of conditional access and thereafter unless the signer is formally released in writing by an authorized DHS representative.