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Protected or classified federal contract: have the organization sponsored and screened before access

Confirm the contract requirement, obtain sponsorship, disclose structure and ownership, appoint security officers and screen personnel.

Priority

An organization generally cannot sponsor itself. Do not receive protected information or promise access before the appropriate authorization.

Confirm the scope

Identify the security clause, protected or classified level, locations, systems, subcontractors and people needing access.

Have an eligible source submit sponsorship tied to a genuine contractual requirement.

Prepare the registration application, incorporation, officers, directors, ownership, security officers and consents.

Answer the Program, complete individual screenings and maintain changes, incidents and renewals.

Official sources are linked in the guide. Checked August 29, 2026; confirm current rules, forms and deadlines with the responsible authority.

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