Who should initiate the NID process?
Defense Security Service (DSS) will advise the government contacting activity (GCA) of the requirement for a NID. The NID can be program, project or contract specific. The NID decision shall be made by the GCA’s Program Executive Office. The GCA will forward the completed NID to DSS. DSS does not need to delay implementation of a FOCI action plan pending completion of a GCA’s NID as long as there is no indication the NID will be denied.