Which individual determines the need for contractor access to classified information, verifies the Facility Security Clearance, and communicates security requirements during procurement?

• A. Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)
• B. Contract Manager
• C. Contracting Officer
• D. Security Officer

Answer: (A)

The Contracting Officer’s Representative handles these security duties as part of contract administration. They take the contract’s security requirements and determine which contractor personnel need access to classified information, coordinating with the Facility Security Officer to verify that the contractor’s Facility Security Clearance is in place. They also convey all security requirements, rules, and reporting obligations to the contractor during procurement and throughout performance, ensuring that access to classified materials is properly controlled and documented. This on-site oversight role is designed to translate contractual security requirements into actionable steps on the project while maintaining proper clearance and safeguarding procedures.