FEDERAL Govt Contracting - So You Have A Facility Clearance, Now What?

So You Have A Facility Clearance, Now What?

US Federal Government Contracting Webinar Series - 2016 Presented By: Eric Schiowitz JUNE 14, 2016

2016 US Federal Government Contracting Webinar Series CALENDAR OF EVENTS: (All Webinars are at 12pm EST & Recorded) JUNE 1 - Maximizing The Value of Your GovCon Business https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/74156936435694851

JUNE 2 - Capture Planning - To Bid Or Not To Bid https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7051206926535220483

JUNE 3 - Teaming Agreements - The Good, The Bad & The Enforceable https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7352313683359938307

JUNE 6 - Teaming With Tribally Owned 8(a) Businesses https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4324839202604449539

JUNE 7 - Color Reviews For Successful Proposals https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3973323136181419267

JUNE 8 - Preparing The FSO for a DSS Audit https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/423786240906737667

JUNE 9 - Life After 8(a) - Best Practices & Case Study https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6473232146721067779

JUNE 10 - The Politics Of Procurement https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3924758807094447107

JUNE 13 - Contract Administration - Best Practices https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2132047978959217667

JUNE 14 - So You Have A Facility Clearance, Now What? https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9028972158695833091

JUNE 15 - Unsolicited Proposals - Why, What & How. https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4729436391901262849

JUNE 17 - SBIR's - The Good, The Bad & The "How" https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6337198369128857857

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AGENDA

2016 US Federal Government Contracting Webinar Series AGENDA:

• Introduction – HOST •Introduction - GUEST • Presentation •Conclusions •Q&A

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INTRODUCTION Host

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Jennifer Schaus About The Host * Approx 20 Yrs in Gov Contracting * Career: D&B (Govt Division) Federal Sales & GSA Scheds * Frequent Speaker: Chambers, NCMA, AFCEA, etc * Member: WIPG * Education: Towson University – B.A. UC Berkeley - Leadership Accelerator Cornell University - Exec Leadership

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Jennifer Schaus Jennifer Schaus & Associates * DC Based Consulting Firm * Over 10 Yrs in Business * Support Services for Gov Cons Proposal Writing / Contract Vehicles (GSA) Sales & Biz Dev Certifications – SBA 8(a); SDVO; etc.

Events

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INTRODUCTION Guest

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Eric Schiowitz ABOUT OUR SPEAKER

Industrial Security Specialist for over 10 years Active member of NCMS, NDIA, NSI, and more Attended over 50 DSS Audits Solid experience supporting DOD and Intelligence Community

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Eric Schiowitz Expert FSO Assist companies with FCL Process and maintaining once approved Manage all day to day Security tasks giving company officials the bandwidth to focus on the business needs Assist in the “Security Volumes” for proposals Manage JPAS, Fingerprinting, SWFT, Security Education, eFCL, etc…

Making sure that the Security Program is 100% compliant with DSS requirements at all times.

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PRESENTATION So You Have A Facility Clearance, Now What?

2016 US Federal Government Contracting Webinar Series What Is Facility Clearance?

Allows you to bid and work on classified contracts with the Government Who Gets Them?

Government contractor companies who are providing a service, product or resource that is needed by the government.

How Do You Obtain One? Sponsorship only

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Requirements Once You Have A Facility Clearance: Designate an internal FSO (Facility Security Officer) - Must be W2 Employee - Functions can be outsourced - This person will maintain: * Systems * Access Levels * Personnel Records * General Compliance

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Requirements Once You Have A Facility Clearance: Systems: JPAS e-FCL SWFT ISFD Access Levels: Secret Top Secret SCI Personnel: Maintaining JPAS records Foreign Travel Regular Briefings, etc‌

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Frequency Of DSS Audit: 18 - 24 Month schedule for non-possessing facilities 12 Month schedule for possessing facilities Duration: 1 Day

2016 US Federal Government Contracting Webinar Series Main Points Covered in DSS Audit: * Overall NISP Compliance * Documentation * Minimize access * Briefings * Security Education * Risk Control

2016 US Federal Government Contracting Webinar Series Available Resources For The FSO: DSS www.dss.mil FSO Toolkit http://www.cdse.edu/toolkits/fsos/index.php ExpertFSO www.ExpertFSO.com

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CONCLUSIONS

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CONCLUSIONS Facility Clearance = Coveted Status DON’T LOSE IT! Stay Compliant * Good record keeping * Keep all systems current * Stay current on regulations / changes * Always be prepared for Audit

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Q&A

CONTACT DETAILS

Ms. Jennifer L. Schaus Washington DC +1-202–365–0598 jschaus@jenniferschaus.com www.JenniferSchaus.com -----------------------------Eric Schiowitz EXPERT FSO 1–866–376–9778 eric#@expertFSO.com www.ExpertFSO.com

2016 US Federal Government Contracting Webinar Series CALENDAR OF EVENTS: (All Webinars are at 12pm EST & Recorded) JUNE 1 - Maximizing The Value of Your GovCon Business https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/74156936435694851

JUNE 2 - Capture Planning - To Bid Or Not To Bid https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7051206926535220483

JUNE 3 - Teaming Agreements - The Good, The Bad & The Enforceable https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7352313683359938307

JUNE 6 - Teaming With Tribally Owned 8(a) Businesses https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4324839202604449539

JUNE 7 - Color Reviews For Successful Proposals https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3973323136181419267

JUNE 8 - Preparing The FSO for a DSS Audit https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/423786240906737667

JUNE 9 - Life After 8(a) - Best Practices & Case Study https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6473232146721067779

JUNE 10 - The Politics Of Procurement https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3924758807094447107

JUNE 13 - Contract Administration - Best Practices https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2132047978959217667

JUNE 14 - So You Have A Facility Clearance, Now What? https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9028972158695833091

JUNE 15 - Unsolicited Proposals - Why, What & How. https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4729436391901262849

JUNE 17 - SBIR's - The Good, The Bad & The "How" https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6337198369128857857