National Industrial Security Program (NISP)
David Firlik
DLA Intelligence New Cumberland
Objective
Provide an overview of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and Facility Clearance (FCL) Process Including:
Program Overview
Facility Clearance Process
Resources for Industry
Provide an overview of opportunities in DLA
Within DLA Distribution
Within other DLA organizations
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NISP Overview
The NISP exists to protect classified information in the hands of industry, identify and mitigate Foreign Ownership, Control, and Influence (FOCI)
Established by Executive Order 12829
Implements uniform procedures and reciprocity
Administrative Responsibilities
Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) Policy Oversight
Department of Defense (DoD) Executive Agent
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Cognizant Security Office
Government Contracting Activities (GCA) NISP CustomersSource: Directors Office DLA Slide Template As of August 26, 2020
NISP Overview
Facility Clearance (FCL)
Required for a contractor organization to participate in the NISP
Linked to the organizations CAGE code
Classified work may not begin until the FCL is obtained. Contractor may do unclassified work.
The Prime Contractor must always have a FCL and may only flow down/through others with FCL
The National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) contains all requirements for the NISP
Source: Directors Office DLA Slide Template As of August 26, 2020
FCL Process
Classified requirement for the work
Pre-Award access required for bid
Post-Award
Sponsorship by Government Agency or as a sub-contractor to another cleared contractor
FCL Processed by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency
Review business structure
Process Key Management Personnel (KMP)
Clear
Exclude
Address FOCI
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FCL Timeline
Day 1-10 - DCSA initiates contact with the contractor and gets them started with an orientation handbook and initial telephonic survey. If DCSA determines the FCL justification is not valid, they discontinue the process.
Day 10-20 Contractor must submit all required documents to NISS. Failure to submit all documents within the 20 day window will result in discontinuation of the process.
Day 20-45 contractor submits all eQIP (personnel security application) information and fingerprints for key management personnel. Failure to submit KMP e-QIPs by 45 days or failure to submit KMP fingerprints within 14 days after submitting KMP e-QIPs will result in discontinuation of the process.
Source: Directors Office DLA Slide Template As of August 26, 2020
FCL Timeline
If the contractor meets all timelines, it may take as many as 59 days to submit all required paperwork.
Interim clearances can take several weeks
After all the KMP have a interim or final personnel clearance, the DCSA may grant the facility an interim FCL pending final adjudication.
Factors that prolong the process:
The company is subject to foreign ownership and control
KMP ineligible for a personnel clearance or interim clearance
Contractor employees ineligible for a personnel clearance or interim clearance
Requirement to carve out certain ineligible KMP
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Resources for Industry
DCSA Website: www.dcsa.mil
Policy NISPOM, Industrial Security Letters
Job Aids
Training
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Contract Opportunities Within DLA
DLA Distribution contracts:
Storage and Distribution Services
Logistics Consulting
Other DLA requirements
Production of classified materiel
Information Technology
Printing and scanning classified documents
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Questions?
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