Sensitive_Security_Information_Acknowledgement_Form.docx

This is a Sensitive Security Information Acknowledgement Form for the City of Phoenix Aviation Department related to communication tower inspection, maintenance, and repair services. The form establishes protocol for handling documents containing Sensitive Security Information as controlled under 49 C.F.R. Parts 15 and 1520. The City of Phoenix issued a solicitation for a five-year communication tower inspection, maintenance, and repair services contract with an anticipated commencement date of September 1, 2026. The contract will become effective upon award by City Council and signature and recording by the City Clerk's department, in accordance with Phoenix City Code requirements, whichever occurs later. The agreement will terminate upon the earliest occurrence of reaching the end of the contract term, including any exercised extensions, or termination pursuant to contract provisions.

The form requires authorized representatives of participating companies to acknowledge their understanding of security protocols and agree to destroy all controlled documents upon the earlier of either completion of their need to review and use the materials or by the contract end date. All disclosures of Sensitive Security Information are limited to individuals with requisite "need to know" status as defined in applicable federal regulations. Unauthorized release of this information may result in civil penalties or other legal action. For U.S. government agencies, public disclosure is governed by 5 U.S.C. 552 and 49 C.F.R. Parts 15 and 1520. Offerors may access the solicitation through the City's Procurement Portal, with technical support available through the portal's support function or at procurement-support@opengov.com.