Facility Clearance (FCL) Approval Process

A Facility Clearance (FCL) is an administrative determination that a company is eligible for access to classified information.

Entities (including companies and academic institutions) engaged in providing goods or services to the U.S. government involving access to or creation of classified information may be granted a Facility Clearance (FCL).  Mandated by the guidelines set forth in the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) processes, issues, and monitors the continued eligibility of entities for an FCL. 

** Think of this as a company clearance **

A facility clearance is not a simple check in the box. Entities with an FCL must build a security program and posture to ensure the nation’s competitive edge is preserved! Our team will guide you through the entire process keeping you compliant while simultaneously making it as headache free as possible.

Sponsorship

Contractors must be sponsored by Government Contracting Agency (GCA) or other cleared contractor AND have legitimate need to have access to classified materials.

Our team will assist your sponsor with their initial sponsorship submission.

fcl package submission

The FCL process can prove lengthy, complicated, and frustrating due to the nature of ever evolving requirements. Our team of experts will compile and create the required documentation and serve as liaison between your team and the DCSA Entity Vetting team, formerly known as the Facility Clearance Branch. Our team’s extensive experience with FCL packages ensures no unnecessary re-work.  We typically save our clients months on the approval process timeline.  Let us take the burden from you.

Fcl approval

This is when the real work starts. DCSA will expect you to implement a compliant security program within the first six months of your FCL approval. Let our team take this complicated and nebulous process off your plate. We efficiently implement compliant programs via a cost-effective approach. In most circumstances, our team does not require a retainer. We only charge you when we are actively working your program. Call us today!