NISP Self Inspection Handbook-Closed Area Construction
Welcome to National Industrial Security Program Operation Manual ( NISPOM ) 5-306 portion of the Defense Security Service’s (DSS) Self Inspection Handbook for NISP Contractors. This section covers closed area construction as identified in the NISPOM. Here is the question: 5-306 Are Closed Areas constructed in accordance with the requirements of the NISPOM? Where the size or operational environment of the classified material may prove unsuitable for storage in a GSA approved security container or vault, a closed area might be the right solution. If a closed area is needed, DSS and the contactor should agree to the construction of the closed area as early as possible in the contract or a qualifying an existing as soo...