The Defense Security Agreement-An Explanation
Required forms for facility security clearances Aside from the SF 328, another required form for the facility security clearance process is the Department of Defense Security Agreement ( DD Form 441 ). The Cognizant Security Office (Defense Security Services (DSS) for the Department of Defense) will advise the contractor on how to fill out the forms and answer any questions the contractor may have. Department of Defense Security Agreement, DD Form 441 The DD Form 441 is a security agreement between the contractor and the DoD and documents responsibilities of both the cleared contractor and the government in the protection of classified information. For example, the contractor agrees to implement and enforce the security controls necessary to prevent unauthorized disclosure of classified material in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual ( NISPOM ). The contractor also agrees to verify that the subcontractor, customer, individual and any other ...