What is the purpose of Nispom?

What is the purpose of Nispom?

The NISPOM provides detailed industrial security policy for contractors. As a national-level document, the NISPOM ensures uniform implementation of the NISP across government contracts. The NISPOM provides detailed operating instructions on a number of specific industrial security areas.

Is the Nispom going away?

32 Code of Federal Regulation Part 117, NISPOM is now in effect. Cleared contractors under DOD cognizance must implement and comply within six months. The NISPOM rule at 32 CFR Part 117, “National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual,” became effective on February 24, 2021.

What replaced Nispom?

First, after more than 25 years, the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) is now being codified in the Code of Federal Regulations. Second, DCSA is replacing the Joint Personnel Adjudications System (JPAS) with the new Defense Information Security System (DISS).

What is the purpose of a DD 254?

The Government uses the DD Form 254 to convey security requirements to contractors when contract performance requires access to classified information. Prime contractors also use the DD Form 254 to convey security requirements to subcontractors that require access to classified information to perform on a subcontract.

Who does Nispom apply to?

It covers the entire field of government-industrial security-related matters. The NISPOM comes in the form of DoD 5220.22-M “National Industry Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)”.

Which of the following are contracting officer co responsibilities?

The contracting officer is the U.S. Government’s authorized agent for dealing with contractors and has sole authority to solicit proposals, negotiate, award, administer, modify, or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the U.S. Government.

What is the Daapm?

This Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM) is intended for use by cleared contractors participating in the National Industrial Security Program (NISP).

Who is responsible for determining whether the information may qualify for Cui status?

Whether CUI is Basic or Specified is determined by the applicable Safeguarding and/or Dissemination Authority for that CUI. Each “Safeguarding and/or Dissemination Authority” citation links to the statute, regulation or government-wide policy authorizing the control of that information as CUI.

Who gets a DD254?

Once the prime has determined the work for which the subcontractor will perform, the prime contractor must then issue a DD Form 254 to their cleared subcontractor conveying to the subcontractor only those security classification requirements that are applicable to the subcontractor’s performance.

Who is the CSO for the DoD?

The Defense Security Service
The Defense Security Service, or DSS, has been designated as the CSO for the DoD and over 30 other non-DoD agencies, including DHS, who have entered into agreements with the DoD.

Where should contractors look for guidance on safeguarding classified?

Contractors cleared under the National Industrial Security Program should look for guidance on safeguarding classified information from EO 13526 & NISPOM. This answer has been confirmed as correct and helpful.