Short_Term_Clearance_Instructions.docx

Short Term Clearance Instructions (contractors working on a GSA contract for less than 6 months)

Packet requirements:

· (CIW) Contractor Information Worksheet (Version 4)

· OF306 Declaration of Federal Employment (October, 2011 Version)

· Addendum to the OF 306, Item 16

· FD-258 fingerprint cards

All forms must be typed and printed. Actual signatures are required (not printed). The OF Forms are fillable but cannot be saved. Fill out and then print.

INSTRUCTIONS TO GSA:

If your contract is not an ARRA project and you have determined that temporary contractors (less than 6 months) are required, these are the instructions to follow and provide to the contract company.

GSA Requesting Official:

· Complete top portion, Sections 2 (contract information), 3, 4, and 5 of the Contractor Information Worksheet (CIW).

· Send Contractor short-term forms and these instructions (completed CIW, OF 306, and Addendum to OF 306). This process should be initiated 14 business days prior to contractor needing to start work on GSA contract.

(Note –fingerprints are also required to be submitted in accordance with established procedures.)

INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTRACT EMPLOYEE:

· Complete CIW: Sections 1 and 2 of Contractor Information Worksheet (CIW), verify all other portions completed.

· Complete OF 306: Questions 1 – 6 and sign and date 17a.

· Complete Addendum to the 306: Question 16B and 16D (if applicable) 16F (if applicable), and 16G (if applicable).

ONLY THE SECTIONS NOTED ABOVE ARE REQUIRED TO BE COMPLETED. Other sections do not apply to this type of investigation and should be left blank.

All documents must be legible if handwritten. Illegible documents will be rejected and will further delay your security clearance process.

NOTE: YOU ARE NOT APPLYING FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT.

(*This form is being used to assess fitness for federal contract employment)

FD-258 FINGERPRINT CARD REQUIRED

· Obtain Fingerprints on the FD-258 Card (1 set if electronic, 2 if manual ink)

Applicants may utilize the free GSA Livescan Fingerprints service by appointment or they may schedule an appointment with their local law enforcement agency or a professional fingerprinting service. These may have a nominal fee.

These documents must be submitted COMPLETE and hardcopy. Mail the CIW, OF 306, Addendum, and Fingerprints the GSA Security Office, 400 15th Street SW, Auburn, WA 98001.

Process Time: Please allow 5-8 business days for process and adjudication time from date GSA Security Office receives. This clearance will be good for six months only from the adjudication letter date. A building badge may be required after clearance in order to work in a federal facility.

*If contractor requires GSA network access a NACI investigation must be completed. Refer to long-term suitability instructions.

GSA Security Office Email: r10securityem@gsa.gov

(253) 931-7450 RJ Angeles-Program Manager/Physical Security

(253) 931-7050 Kristy Frost-Contract Suitability

(253) 931-7525 Kandi Petorak-Personnel Security Specialist

(253) 931-7950 Howard Jones-Personnel Security Specialist