Common use of Security Clearances Clause in Contracts

Security Clearances. H.7.1 The Master Contract and associated maximum labor rates are inclusive of personnel and facility security clearance up to the Secret level for performance within the Contiguous United States (CONUS). The Master Contract does not require Contractors to receive/hold a clearance. GSA will not sponsor clearances at the Master Contract level. Clearances may be sponsored at the task order level. H.7.2 TORs may require security clearance requirements and when they do, only those industry partners meeting the required security clearance will be able to compete. When classified work is to be performed on an Order, the Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254 or agency equivalent) will be coordinated with the Contractor by the requiring agency. H.7.3 The Contractor is responsible for providing personnel with appropriate security clearances to ensure compliance with Government security regulations, as specified on individual Orders. The Contractor will fully cooperate on all security checks and investigations by furnishing requested information to verify the Contractor employee's trustworthiness and suitability for the position. Clearances may require Special Background Investigations (SBI), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access or Special Access Programs (SAP), or agency-specific access, such as a Q clearance or clearance for restricted data.