This webinar discusses requirements for maintaining a facility security clearance once obtained. Key requirements include designating a facility security officer, maintaining personnel records and access levels in JPAS, preparing for regular DSS audits, and ensuring ongoing compliance with security systems and regulations. Maintaining good documentation and being prepared are emphasized as important for retaining a facility clearance status. The presenters provide contacts for resources like DSS and an expert facility security officer service.

1. So You Have A Facility Clearance, Now
What?
US Federal Government Contracting
Webinar Series - 2016
Presented By:
Eric Schiowitz
JUNE 14, 2016

2. 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
2016 US Federal Government Contracting Webinar Series

3. AGENDA
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4. AGENDA:
• Introduction – HOST
•Introduction - GUEST
• Presentation
•Conclusions
• Q & A
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5. INTRODUCTION
Host
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6. Jennifer Schaus
About The Host
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* 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

7. Jennifer Schaus
Jennifer Schaus & Associates
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* 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

8. INTRODUCTION
Guest
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9. Eric Schiowitz
ABOUT OUR SPEAKER
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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

10. Eric Schiowitz
Expert FSO
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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.

11. PRESENTATION
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So You Have A Facility Clearance, Now What?

12. 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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13. 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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14. 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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15. Frequency Of DSS Audit:
18 - 24 Month schedule for non-possessing facilities
12 Month schedule for possessing facilities
Duration:
1 Day
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16. Main Points Covered in DSS Audit:
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* Overall NISP Compliance
* Documentation
* Minimize access
* Briefings
* Security Education
* Risk Control

17. 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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18. CONCLUSIONS
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19. CONCLUSIONS
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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

20. Q & A
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21. CONTACT DETAILS
Ms. Jennifer L. Schaus
Washington DC
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jschaus@jenniferschaus.com
www.JenniferSchaus.com
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Eric Schiowitz
EXPERT FSO
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eric#@expertFSO.com
www.ExpertFSO.com

22. 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
2016 US Federal Government Contracting Webinar Series