How often must security surveys of non-possessing contractors be conducted?
A non-possessing facility is the term for a contractor that does not possess classified information or matter, or SNM, at the contractor’s place of business and only accesses such security assets at other cleared facilities. Non-possessing facilities are not subject to a comprehensive initial survey under the facility clearance program, but must have an initial review to ensure that they meet all the applicable requirements other than those which pertain to the storage and handling of classified on the premises. Regular surveys of the contractor’s business premises are not required. However, a documented review of the contractor’s facilities must be performed by the DOE cognizant security authority at least every 5 years. In addition, the contractor is subject to the security plans of the facilities where its employees are afforded access to classified information or matter or SNM, and any offices or other spaces occupied by the contractor’s employees at those facilities are subject to
