Phased_Array_Q A's.pdf

Question 1: Are the following mandatory for this project?

6.4. Security Clearance and Special Access Requirements.

All positions on this task order require a minimum of a SECRET clearance as granted by the Personnel Security Management Office-Industry (PSMO-I).

6.5. Facilities Clearance (FCL)

The contractor must have a valid FCL at the SECRET level. Interim FCLs are acceptable provided they are not expired. FCL procedures and security guidelines for adjudicative requirements are outlined in DOD 5220.22-M FCLs and Interim FCLs must be awarded by the Defense Security Service (DSS) Facility Clearance Branch.

Answer: Yes these are mandatory due to the possibility of dealing with security clearance cargo.

Question 2: If we do not presently possess a Secret Facility Clearance will the Government sponsor us for this project?

Answer: USTRANSCOM currently does not sponsor contractors for their clearance.

Question: Can a subcontractor be sponsored by a prime with an existing Facility Clearance? If so, will the Government accept a proposal if the final Facility Clearance (for the subcontractor) is still “pending”?

Answer: A subcontractor can be sponsored by a prime with an existing Facility Clearance. The Government does not have privity of contract with a subcontractor. The prime contractor’s Facility Clearance will flow down to the subcontractor. However, all personnel will be required (if applicable) to have security clearances.