Can a contractor have more than one government entity utilizing their SIPRNET connection?
Yes. This configuration can be administratively cumbersome and requires special approval from DISA. Each contract must operate on a separate subnet (subnet per contract/per sponsor) and each sponsor is required to submit a sponsor package to the Joint Staff. Implementation of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the sponsoring DoD agencies will be required. The primary sponsoring agency takes full responsibility for the circuit. “Need-to- know” must be established for each contract. Additionally, the subagency accessing the circuit must understand that if the circuit is shut off for issues related to the prime sponsor they too risk losing their access. Additionally, each sponsor will need to provide a validation package to the Joint Staff for their respective contractor.
