# Presentation: 096404

## Sandia National LaboratoriesStaff AugmentationPre-Bidder’s Conference

**Samantha Flores**** **** Personnel Security ****Department Manager**

## Sandia National LaboratoriesPersonnel Security Overview

**Physical Access**
**Kirtland Air Force Base**
**Sandia National Laboratories**
**Badges (Access Controls)**
**Personnel Security Clearances (Access Authorizations)**
**Contractor Pre-Processing Investigation Checks**

## Personnel Security Mission

- We ensure positive access control for DOE resources through the issuance of DOE badges, and the processing of individual and facility security clearances.

## Physical AccessKirtland Air Force Base (KAFB)

**Driving on KAFB is a privilege extended by the U.S. Air Force to persons needing access to SNL/NM**
**Adhere to all KAFB traffic-related rules, regulations and policies**
**Drivers/Vehicles accessing KAFB must have:**
**Current drivers license**
**Current vehicle registration**
**Proof of auto insurance**
**DOE/Sandia issued badge**

## Physical AccessSandia National Laboratories

**Only personnel on official government (Sandia) business may be on Sandia premises**
**Uncleared contractors working in secure areas must be escorted at all times**
**Non-U.S. Citizens must be approved by a Sandia Vice President or higher prior to beginning work at any Sandia site**

## Access Controls (Badge)

**Credential that allows access to secure areas and classified information based on access ****authorization level**
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**A Sandia issued badge must be worn at all times while on Sandia premises.**
**Sandia badges are issued to cleared and uncleared contractors.**
**Contractors must return Sandia issued badges within 24 hours of completing assigned work or terminating with employer. **** **

## Authorizes an individuals access classified information or matter, or Special Nuclear Material (SNM)

Personnel security clearances are requested when the duties of a position requires access to classified information or matter, or SNM
Personnel security clearance applicants will be subject to Federal background investigations and must meet eligibility requirement for access to classified information or matter. Contractors to Sandia should submit applicants whose background offers the best prospect of obtaining a security clearance

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**Personnel security clearances are requested when the duties of a position requires access to classified information or matter, or SNM**
**Personnel security clearance applicants will be subject to Federal background investigations and must meet eligibility requirement for access to classified information or matter. Contractors to Sandia should submit applicants whose background offers the best prospect of obtaining a security clearance**

**Personnel Security Clearance****(Access Authorization)**

## The average processing times for personnel security clearances range from 9 -13 months.
An individual’s active personnel security clearance must not be used as a determining factor for hiring, entering into a consultant agreement, or awarding a subcontract
Unless otherwise stipulated, the contractor will not be required to reimburse Sandia for Sandia costs associated with processing the contractor’s applicants or employees for personnel security clearances

**An individual’s active personnel security clearance must not be used as a determining factor for hiring, entering into a consultant agreement, or awarding a subcontract**
**Unless otherwise stipulated, the contractor will not be required to reimburse Sandia for Sandia costs associated with processing the contractor’s applicants or employees for personnel security clearances**

**Personnel Security Clearance (cont...)**

## Contractor Pre-Processing Investigation Verification

When an initial personnel security clearance is required the contractor must conduct the following checks as appropriate to establish the individual’s job qualifications and (access authorization) suitability before submitting the access authorization request to Sandia National Laboratories: 
1.  A credit check2.  Verification of a high school degree or diploma or a      degree or diploma granted by an institution of      higher learning within the past 5 years.

**Contractor Pre-Processing Investigation Verification**
**When an initial personnel security clearance is required the contractor must conduct the following checks as appropriate to establish the individual’s job qualifications and (access authorization) suitability before submitting the access authorization request to Sandia National Laboratories: **
**1.  A credit check****2.  Verification of a high school degree or diploma or a ****     degree or diploma granted by an institution of ****     higher learning within the past 5 years.**

## Contractor Pre-Processing Investigation Verification 
Contacts with listed references 
Contacts with listed employers for the past 3 years (excluding employment of less than 60 working days duration, part-time employment, and craft/union employment)  
Local law enforcement checks when such checks are not prohibited by state or local law, statute, or regulation, and when the individual has resided in the jurisdiction where the contractor is located.

**Contractor Pre-Processing Investigation Verification **
**Contacts with listed references**** **
**Contacts with listed employers for the past 3 years (excluding employment of less than 60 working days duration, part-time employment, and craft/union employment) **** **
**Local law enforcement checks when such checks are not prohibited by state or local law, statute, or regulation, and when the individual has resided in the jurisdiction where the contractor is located.**

## Contractor Pre-Processing Investigation Verification
The cost associated with conducting a Contractor Pre-Processing Investigation Verification is basic overhead cost of doing business on government contracts. Thus, Sandia can not bear the cost of background screenings as a direct cost or line item under any type of Sandia contract.  
The cost for obtaining a background screening is minimal (background screening companies can be located on the internet and most typically charge less than $50/person).

**Contractor Pre-Processing Investigation Verification**
**The cost associated with conducting a Contractor Pre-Processing Investigation Verification is basic overhead cost of doing business on government contracts. Thus, Sandia can not bear the cost of background screenings as a direct cost or line item under any type of Sandia contract. **** **
**The cost for obtaining a background screening is minimal (background screening companies can be located on the internet and most typically charge less than $50/person).**

## Personnel Security Contacts

**Samantha Flores**Manager505-845-8230**Lisa Kaneshiro**Badge Office Team Lead505-844-3496**Delvin C. Wood**Clearance Office Team Lead505-284-5870