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Common professional services security requirement check list #1

Specific instructions

Should foreign suppliers bid on this procurement please contact Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) for an international security clause.

Should the client department raise any objections to the wording of the clause below, contact CSP, PWGSC prior to finalizing the contractual documentation. No changes to the clause wording is permitted without prior consultation with CSP, PWGSC.

The clauses and the electronic version of the Security requirement check list (SRCL) (PDF) can now be forwarded to procurement for use in solicitation documents.

  1. For each SRCL, the procurement officer must not delete the common SRCL reference number found on the top each page
  2. For each SRCL, the client must include the contract number in the box at the top of each page of the SRCL (form TBS-SCT 350)
  3. The procurement officer may use the clauses for its solicitation documents, however, the procurement officer must ensure that:
    • Part A, Blocks 1, 2, 3 (if applicable) and 4 are completed (that is identify your government department, branch or directorate, and a brief description of the work. For example, 1 programmer analyst to provide on-site services for a period of 2 months)
    • Part D, Block 13 is completed and signed by the project authority (that is the government department`s end-user that approves the work being provided for the contract)
    • Part D, Block 14 is completed and signed by the organization security authority (that is the departmental security officer or Departmental Security Officer (DSO)); and
  4. The procurement officer must ensure that the supplier meets all the security requirements prior to signing the SRCL in box 16 and issuing a call-up or contract award. CSP Call Centre may provide you with the security status of the supplier by contacting 1‑866‑368‑4646 or by email to ssi-iss@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
  5. The contract may then be issued and the completely signed SRCL and security clauses must be attached to the contract document. A copy of the contract or call-up, including the SRCL, must be sent to CSP at tpsgc.ssicontrats-isscontracts.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Important

If your requirement contains an IT security requirement, the vendor cannot process electronically on their site until the appropriate approval is provided by CSP. The IT inspection process will only be initiated by CSP upon receipt of the awarded contract/call-up.

Security requirement check list link

Common professional services security requirement check list #1

Summary

  • Commercial courier or delivery requirement with no overnight storage (Block 6c)
  • Personnel security level—Reliability status (Block 10a)

Security clauses

Security requirement for Canadian supplier: Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) file # Common-professional services security requirement check list #1

  1. The contractor/offeror must, at all times during the performance of the contract/standing offer, hold a valid designated organization screening (DOS), issued by the Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
  2. The contractor/offeror personnel requiring access to sensitive work site(s) must each hold a valid reliability status, granted or approved by the CSP, PWGSC
  3. The contractor/offeror may remove protected information or assets from the work site(s) as required by this contract/standing offer, but is not authorized to safeguard material overnight. The contractor/offeror must ensure that its personnel are made aware of and comply with this restriction
  4. Subcontracts which contain security requirements are not to be awarded without the prior written permission of the CSP, PWGSC
  5. The contractor/offeror must comply with the provisions of the:
    1. Security Requirements Check List and security guide (if applicable), attached at Annex
    2. Contract Security Manual (latest edition)

Common professional services security requirement check list #2

Specific instructions

Should foreign suppliers bid on this procurement please contact Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) for an international security clause.

Should the client department raise any objections to the wording of the clause below, contact CSP prior to finalizing the contractual documentation. No changes to the clause wording is permitted without prior consultation with CSP, PWGSC.

The clauses and the electronic version of the SRCL (PDF) can now be forwarded to procurement for use in solicitation documents.

  1. For each SRCL, the procurement officer must not delete the common SRCL reference number found on the top each page
  2. For each SRCL, the client must include the contract number in the box at the top of each page of the SRCL (form TBS-SCT 350)
  3. The procurement officer may use the clauses for its solicitation documents, however, the procurement officer must ensure that:
    • Part A, Blocks 1, 2, 3 (if applicable) and 4 are completed (that is identify your government department, branch or directorate, and a brief description of the work. For example, 1 programmer analyst to provide on-site services for a period of 2 months)
    • Part D, Block 13 is completed and signed by the project authority (that is the government department`s end-user that approves the work being provided for the contract)
    • Part D, Block 14 is completed and signed by the organization security authority (that is the departmental security officer or DSO); and
  4. The procurement officer must ensure that the supplier meets all the security requirements prior to signing the SRCL in box 16 and issuing a call-up or contract award. CSP Call Centre may provide you with the security status of the supplier by contacting 1‑866‑368‑4646 or by email to ssi-iss@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
  5. The contract may then be issued and the completely signed SRCL and security clauses must be attached to the contract document. A copy of the contract or call-up, including the SRCL, must be sent to CSP at tpsgc.ssicontrats-isscontracts.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Important

If your requirement contains an IT security requirement, the vendor cannot process electronically on their site until the appropriate approval is provided by CSP. The IT inspection process will only be initiated by CSP upon receipt of the awarded contract/call-up.

Security requirement check list link

Common professional services security requirement check list #2

Summary

  • Access to restricted areas and no access to protected and/or classified information or assets (Block 6b)
  • Personnel security level—Reliability status (Block 10a)

Security clauses

Security requirement for Canadian supplier: Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) file # Common professional services security requirement check list #2

  1. The contractor/offeror must, at all times during the performance of the contract/standing offer, hold a valid designated organization screening (DOS), issued by the Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
  2. The contractor/offeror personnel requiring access to sensitive work site(s) must each hold a valid reliability status, granted or approved by the CSP, PWGSC
  3. Subcontracts which contain security requirements are not to be awarded without the prior written permission of the CSP, PWGSC
  4. The contractor/offeror must comply with the provisions of the:
    1. Security Requirements Check List and security guide (if applicable), attached at Annex
    2. Contract Security Manual (latest edition)

Common professional services security requirement check list #3

Specific instructions

Should foreign suppliers bid on this procurement please contact Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) for an international security clause.

Should the client department raise any objections to the wording of the clause below, contact CSP, PWGSC prior to finalizing the contractual documentation. No changes to the clause wording is permitted without prior consultation with CSP, PWGSC.

The clauses and the electronic version of the SRCL (PDF) can now be forwarded to procurement for use in solicitation documents.

  1. For each SRCL, the procurement officer must not delete the common SRCL reference number found on the top each page
  2. For each SRCL, the client must include the contract number in the box at the top of each page of the SRCL (form TBS-SCT 350)
  3. The procurement officer may use the clauses for its solicitation documents, however, the procurement officer must ensure that:
    • Part A, Blocks 1, 2, 3 (if applicable) and 4 are completed (that is identify your government department, branch or directorate, and a brief description of the work. For example, 1 programmer analyst to provide on-site services for a period of 2 months)
    • Part D, Block 13 is completed and signed by the project authority (that is the government department`s end-user that approves the work being provided for the contract)
    • Part D, Block 14 is completed and signed by the organization security authority (that is the departmental security officer or DSO); and
  4. The procurement officer must ensure that the supplier meets all the security requirements prior to signing the SRCL in box 16 and issuing a call-up or contract award. CSP Call Centre may provide you with the security status of the supplier by contacting 1‑866‑368‑4646 or by email to ssi-iss@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
  5. The contract may then be issued and the completely signed SRCL and security clauses must be attached to the contract document. A copy of the contract or call-up, including the SRCL, must be sent to CSP at tpsgc.ssicontrats-isscontracts.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Important

If your requirement contains an IT security requirement, the vendor cannot process electronically on their site until the appropriate approval is provided by CSP. The IT inspection process will only be initiated by CSP upon receipt of the awarded contract/call-up.

Security requirement check list link

Common professional services security requirement check list #3

Summary

  • Access to controlled goods (Block 5a)
  • Access to restricted areas and no access to protected and/or classified information or assets (Block 6b)
  • Personnel security level—Reliability status (Block 10a)

Security clauses

Security requirement for Canadian supplier: Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) file # Common professional services security requirement check list #3

  1. The contractor/offeror must, at all times during the performance of the contract/standing offer, hold a valid designated organization screening (DOS), issued by the Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
  2. This contract includes access to controlled goods.  Prior to access, the contractor must be registered in the Controlled Goods Program of the CSP, PWGSC
  3. The contractor/offeror personnel requiring access to sensitive work site(s) must each hold a valid reliability status, granted or approved by the CSP, PWGSC
  4. Subcontracts which contain security requirements are not to be awarded without the prior written permission of the CSP, PWGSC
  5. The contractor/offeror must comply with the provisions of the:
    1. Security Requirements Check List and security guide (if applicable), attached at Annex
    2. Contract Security Manual (latest edition)

Common professional services security requirement check list #4

Specific instructions

Should foreign suppliers bid on this procurement please contact Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) for an international security clause.

Should the client department raise any objections to the wording of the clause below, contact CSP, PWGSC prior to finalizing the contractual documentation. No changes to the clause wording is permitted without prior consultation with CSP, PWGSC.

The clauses and the electronic version of the SRCL (PDF) can now be forwarded to procurement for use in solicitation documents.

  1. For each SRCL, the procurement officer must not delete the common SRCL reference number found on the top each page
  2. For each SRCL, the client must include the contract number in the box at the top of each page of the SRCL (form TBS-SCT 350)
  3. The procurement officer may use the clauses for its solicitation documents, however, the procurement officer must ensure that:
    • Part A, Blocks 1, 2, 3 (if applicable) and 4 are completed (that is identify your government department, branch or directorate, and a brief description of the work. For example, 1 programmer analyst to provide on-site services for a period of 2 months)
    • Part D, Block 13 is completed and signed by the project authority (that is the government department`s end-user that approves the work being provided for the contract)
    • Part D, Block 14 is completed and signed by the organization security authority (that is the departmental security officer or DSO); and
  4. The procurement officer must ensure that the supplier meets all the security requirements prior to signing the SRCL in box 16 and issuing a call-up or contract award. CSP Call Centre may provide you with the security status of the supplier by contacting 1‑866‑368‑4646 or by email to ssi-iss@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
  5. The contract may then be issued and the completely signed SRCL and security clauses must be attached to the contract document. A copy of the contract or call-up, including the SRCL, must be sent to CSP at tpsgc.ssicontrats-isscontracts.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Important

If your requirement contains an IT security requirement, the vendor cannot process electronically on their site until the appropriate approval is provided by CSP. The IT inspection process will only be initiated by CSP upon receipt of the awarded contract/call-up.

Security requirement check list link

Common professional services security requirement check list #4

Summary

  • Access to restricted areas and no access to protected and/or classified information or assets (Block 6b)
  • Personnel security level—Secret (Block 10a)

Security clauses

Security requirement for Canadian supplier: Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) file # Common-professional services security requirement check list #4

  1. The contractor/offeror must, at all times during the performance of the contract/standing offer, hold a valid facility security clearance at the level of secret, issued by the Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
  2. The contractor/offeror personnel requiring access to sensitive work site(s) must each hold a valid personnel security screening at the level of secret, granted or approved by the CSP, PWGSC
  3. Subcontracts which contain security requirements are not to be awarded without the prior written permission of the CSP, PWGSC
  4. The contractor/offeror must comply with the provisions of the:
    1. Security Requirements Check List and security guide (if applicable), attached at Annex
    2. Contract Security Manual (latest edition)

Common professional services security requirement check list #5

Specific instructions

Should foreign suppliers bid on this procurement please contact Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) for an international security clause.

Should the client department raise any objections to the wording of the clause below, contact CSP, PWGSC prior to finalizing the contractual documentation. No changes to the clause wording is permitted without prior consultation with CSP, PWGSC.

The clauses and the electronic version of the SRCL (PDF) can now be forwarded to procurement for use in solicitation documents.

  1. For each SRCL, the procurement officer must not delete the common SRCL reference number found on the top each page
  2. For each SRCL, the client must include the contract number in the box at the top of each page of the SRCL (form TBS-SCT 350)
  3. The procurement officer may use the clauses for its solicitation documents, however, the procurement officer must ensure that:
    • Part A, Blocks 1, 2, 3 (if applicable) and 4 are completed (that is identify your government department, branch or directorate, and a brief description of the work. For example, 1 programmer analyst to provide on-site services for a period of 2 months)
    • Part D, Block 13 is completed and signed by the project authority (that is the government department`s end-user that approves the work being provided for the contract)
    • Part D, Block 14 is completed and signed by the organization security authority (that is the departmental security officer or DSO); and
  4. The procurement officer must ensure that the supplier meets all the security requirements prior to signing the SRCL in box 16 and issuing a call-up or contract award. CSP Call Centre may provide you with the security status of the supplier by contacting 1‑866‑368‑4646 or by email to ssi-iss@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
  5. The contract may then be issued and the completely signed SRCL and security clauses must be attached to the contract document. A copy of the contract or call-up, including the SRCL, must be sent to CSP at tpsgc.ssicontrats-isscontracts.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Important

If your requirement contains an IT security requirement, the vendor cannot process electronically on their site until the appropriate approval is provided by CSP. The IT inspection process will only be initiated by CSP upon receipt of the awarded contract/call-up.

Security requirement check list link

Common professional services security requirement check list #5

Summary

  • Access to controlled goods (Block 5a)
  • Access to restricted areas and no access to protected and/or classified information or assets (Block 6b)
  • Personnel security level—Secret (Block 10a)

Security clauses

Security requirement for Canadian supplier: Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) file # Common-professional services security requirement check list #5

  1. The contractor/offeror must, at all times during the performance of the contract/standing offer, hold a valid facility security clearance at the level of secret, issued by the Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
  2. This contract includes access to controlled goods.  Prior to access, the contractor must be registered in the Controlled Goods Program of the CSP, PWGSC
  3. The contractor/offeror personnel requiring access to sensitive work site(s) must each hold a valid personnel security screening at the level of secret, granted or approved by the CSP, PWGSC
  4. Subcontracts which contain security requirements are not to be awarded without the prior written permission of the CSP, PWGSC
  5. The contractor/offeror must comply with the provisions of the:
    1. Security Requirements Check List and security guide (if applicable), attached at Annex
    2. Contract Security Manual (latest edition)

Common professional services security requirement check list #6

Specific instructions

Should foreign suppliers bid on this procurement please contact Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) for an international security clause.

Should the client department raise any objections to the wording of the clause below, contact CSP prior to finalizing the contractual documentation. No changes to the clause wording is permitted without prior consultation with CSP, PWGSC.

The clauses and the electronic version of the SRCL (PDF) can now be forwarded to procurement for use in solicitation documents.

  1. For each SRCL, the procurement officer must not delete the common SRCL reference number found on the top of page 1
  2. For each SRCL, Canada must include the contract number in the box at the top of the SRCL page (form TBS-SCT 350)
  3. The procurement officer may use the clauses for its solicitation documents. However, the procurement officer must ensure that:
    • Part A, Blocks 1, 2, 3 (if applicable) and 4 are completed (that is identify your government department, branch or directorate, and a brief description of the work. For example, 1 programmer analyst to provide on-site services for a period of 2 months)
    • Part D, Block 13 is completed and signed by the project authority (that is the government department`s end-user that approves the work being provided for the contract)
    • Part D, Block 14 is completed and signed by the organization security authority (that is the departmental security officer or DSO)
    • sign the SRCL in block 16
  4. The procurement officer must ensure that the supplier meets all the security requirements prior to issue of a call-up or contract award. CSP Call Centre may provide you with the security status of the supplier by contacting 1-866‑368‑4646 or by email to ssi-iss@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
  5. The contract may then be issued and the completely signed SRCL and security clauses must be attached to the contract document. A copy of the contract or call-up, including the SRCL, must be sent to CSP at tpsgc.ssicontrats-isscontracts.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Important

If your requirement contains an IT security requirement, the vendor cannot process electronically on their site until the appropriate approval is provided by CSP. The IT inspection process will only be initiated by CSP upon receipt of the awarded contract/call-up.

Security requirement check list link

Common professional services security requirement check list #6

Summary

  • Access to protected information and/or assets (Block 6a)
  • Type of Information: Canada (Block 7a)
  • No release restrictions (Block 7b)
  • Level of information—Protected A and B (Block 7c)
  • Personnel security level—Reliability status (Block 10a)

Security clauses

Security requirement for Canadian supplier: Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) file # Common-professional services security requirement check list #6

  1. The contractor/offeror must, at all times during the performance of the contract/standing offer, hold a valid designated organization screening (DOS), issued by the Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
  2. The contractor/offeror personnel requiring access to protected information, assets or sensitive work site(s) must each hold a valid reliability status, granted or approved by the CSP, PWGSC
  3. The contractor/offeror must not remove any protected information or assets from the identified work site(s), and the contractor/offeror must ensure that its personnel are made aware of and comply with this restriction
  4. Subcontracts which contain security requirements are not to be awarded without the prior written permission of the CSP, PWGSC
  5. The contractor/offeror must comply with the provisions of the:
    1. Security Requirements Check List and security guide (if applicable), attached at Annex
    2. Contract Security Manual (latest edition)

Common professional services security requirement check list #7

Specific instructions

Should foreign suppliers bid on this procurement please contact Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) for an international security clause.

Should the client department raise any objections to the wording of the clause below, contact CSP, PWGSC prior to finalizing the contractual documentation. No changes to the clause wording is permitted without prior consultation with CSP, PWGSC.

The clauses and the electronic version of the SRCL (PDF) can now be forwarded to procurement for use in solicitation documents.

  1. For each SRCL, the procurement officer must not delete the common SRCL reference number found on the top each page
  2. For each SRCL, the client must include the contract number in the box at the top of each page of the SRCL (form TBS-SCT 350)
  3. The procurement officer may use the clauses for its solicitation documents, however, the procurement officer must ensure that:
    • Part A, Blocks 1, 2, 3 (if applicable) and 4 are completed (that is identify your government department, branch or directorate, and a brief description of the work. For example, 1 programmer analyst to provide on-site services for a period of 2 months)
    • Part D, Block 13 is completed and signed by the project authority (that is the government department`s end-user that approves the work being provided for the contract)
    • Part D, Block 14 is completed and signed by the organization security authority (that is the departmental security officer or DSO); and
  4. The procurement officer must ensure that the supplier meets all the security requirements prior to signing the SRCL in box 16 and issuing a call-up or contract award. CSP Call Centre may provide you with the security status of the supplier by contacting 1‑866‑368‑4646 or by email to ssi-iss@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
  5. The contract may then be issued and the completely signed SRCL and security clauses must be attached to the contract document. A copy of the contract or call-up, including the SRCL, must be sent to CSP at tpsgc.ssicontrats-isscontracts.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Important

If your requirement contains an IT security requirement, the vendor cannot process electronically on their site until the appropriate approval is provided by CSP. The IT inspection process will only be initiated by CSP upon receipt of the awarded contract/call-up.

Security requirement check list link

Common professional services security requirement check list #7

Summary

  • Access to controlled goods (Block 5a)
  • Access to protected information and/or assets (Block 6a)
  • Type of Information: Canada (Block 7a)
  • No release restrictions (Block 7b)
  • Level of information— Protected A and B (Block 7c)
  • Personnel security level—Reliability status (Block 10a)

Security clauses

Security requirement for Canadian supplier: Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) file # Common-professional services security requirement check list #7

  1. The contractor/offeror must, at all times during the performance of the contract/standing offer, hold a valid designated organization screening (DOS), issued by the Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
  2. This contract includes access to controlled goods. Prior to access, the contractor must be registered in the Controlled Goods Program of the CSP, PWGSC
  3. The contractor/offeror personnel requiring access to protected information, assets or sensitive work site(s) must each hold a valid reliability status, granted or approved by the CSP, PWGSC
  4. The contractor/offeror must not remove any protected information or assets from the identified work site(s), and the contractor/offeror must ensure that its personnel are made aware of and comply with this restriction
  5. Subcontracts which contain security requirements are not to be awarded without the prior written permission of the CSP, PWGSC
  6. The contractor/offeror must comply with the provisions of the:
    1. Security Requirements Check List and security guide (if applicable), attached at Annex
    2. Contract Security Manual (latest edition)

Common professional services security requirement check list #8

Specific instructions

Should foreign suppliers bid on this procurement please contact Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) for an international security clause.

Should the client department raise any objections to the wording of the clause below, contact CSP, PWGSC prior to finalizing the contractual documentation. No changes to the clause wording is permitted without prior consultation with CSP, PWGSC.

The clauses and the electronic version of the SRCL (PDF) can now be forwarded to procurement for use in solicitation documents.

  1. For each SRCL, the procurement officer must not delete the common SRCL reference number found on the top each page
  2. For each SRCL, the client must include the contract number in the box at the top of each page of the SRCL (form TBS-SCT 350)
  3. The procurement officer may use the clauses for its solicitation documents, however, the procurement officer must ensure that:
    • Part A, Blocks 1, 2, 3 (if applicable) and 4 are completed (that is identify your government department, branch or directorate, and a brief description of the work. For example, 1 programmer analyst to provide on-site services for a period of 2 months)
    • Part D, Block 13 is completed and signed by the project authority (that is the government department`s end-user that approves the work being provided for the contract)
    • Part D, Block 14 is completed and signed by the organization security authority (that is the departmental security officer or DSO); and
  4. The procurement officer must ensure that the supplier meets all the security requirements prior to signing the SRCL in box 16 and issuing a call-up or contract award. CSP Call Centre may provide you with the security status of the supplier by contacting 1‑866‑368‑4646 or by email to ssi-iss@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
  5. The contract may then be issued and the completely signed SRCL and security clauses must be attached to the contract document. A copy of the contract or call-up, including the SRCL, must be sent to CSP at tpsgc.ssicontrats-isscontracts.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Important

If your requirement contains an IT security requirement, the vendor cannot process electronically on their site until the appropriate approval is provided by CSP. The IT inspection process will only be initiated by CSP upon receipt of the awarded contract/call-up.

Security requirement check list link

Common professional services security requirement check list #8

Summary

  • Access to controlled goods and JCP (Block 5a and 5b)
  • Access to protected information and/or assets (Block 6a)
  • Type of Information: Canada (Block 7a)
  • No release restrictions (Block 7b)
  • Level of information—Protected A and B (Block 7c)
  • Personnel security level—Reliability status (Block 10a)

Security clauses

Security requirement for Canadian supplier: Common professional services security requirement check list #8

  1. The contractor/offeror must, at all times during the performance of the contract/standing offer, hold a valid designated organization screening (DOS), issued by the Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
  2. This contract includes access to controlled goods.  Prior to access, the contractor must be registered in the Controlled Goods Program of the CSP, PWGSC
  3. The contractor/offeror personnel requiring access to protected information, assets or sensitive work site(s) must each hold a valid reliability status, granted or approved by the CSP, PWGSC
  4. The contractor/offeror must not remove any protected information or assets from the identified work site(s), and the contractor/offeror must ensure that its personnel are made aware of and comply with this restriction
  5. Subcontracts which contain security requirements are not to be awarded without the prior written permission of the CSP, PWGSC
  6. The contractor/offeror must comply with the provisions of the:
    1. Security Requirements Check List and security guide (if applicable), attached at Annex
    2. Contract Security Manual (latest edition)
Note

Kindly be advised this contract involves unclassified military data subject to the provisions of the Technical Data Control Regulations indicated by the client at Block (5b new form; Block 9 old form) of the SRCL. It is required that the chosen Canadian or American suppliers become certified contractors in the U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP). The suppliers may obtain information on how to become certified in the JCP by reviewing the information on the site Handling militarily critical technical data: Joint Certification Program or by calling the Joint Certification Office at 1-800-352.3572.

Common professional services security requirement check list #9

Specific instructions

Should foreign suppliers bid on this procurement please contact Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) for an international security clause.

Should the client department raise any objections to the wording of the clause below, contact CSP, PWGSC prior to finalizing the contractual documentation. No changes to the clause wording is permitted without prior consultation with CSP, PWGSC.

The clauses and the electronic version of the SRCL (PDF) can now be forwarded to procurement for use in solicitation documents.

  1. For each SRCL, the procurement officer must not delete the common SRCL reference number found on the top each page
  2. For each SRCL, the client must include the contract number in the box at the top of each page of the SRCL (form TBS-SCT 350)
  3. The procurement officer may use the clauses for its solicitation documents. However, the procurement officer must ensure that:
    • Part A, Blocks 1, 2, 3 (if applicable) and 4 are completed (that is identify your government department, branch or directorate, and a brief description of the work. For example, 1 programmer analyst to provide on-site services for a period of 2 months)
    • Part D, Block 13 is completed and signed by the project authority (that is the government department`s end-user that approves the work being provided for the contract)
    • Part D, Block 14 is completed and signed by the organization security authority (that is the departmental security officer or DSO); and
  4. The procurement officer must ensure that the supplier meets all the security requirements prior to signing the SRCL in box 16 and issuing a call-up or contract award. CSP Call Centre may provide you with the security status of the supplier by contacting 1‑866‑368‑4646 or by email to ssi-iss@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
  5. The contract may then be issued and the completely signed SRCL and security clauses must be attached to the contract document. A copy of the contract or call-up, including the SRCL, must be sent to CSP at tpsgc.ssicontrats-isscontracts.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Important

If your requirement contains an IT security requirement, the vendor cannot process electronically on their site until the appropriate approval is provided by CSP. The IT inspection process will only be initiated by CSP upon receipt of the awarded contract/call-up.

Security requirement check list link

Common professional services security requirement check list #9

Summary

  • Access to protected information and/or assets (Block 6a)
  • Type of Information: Canada (Block 7a)
  • No release restrictions (Block 7b)
  • Level of information— Protected A and B (Block 7c)
  • Personnel security level—Reliability status (Block 10a)
  • Supplier to receive and store protected information or assets on its site or premises (Block 11a)
  • Supplier is required to use its IT systems to electronically process, produce or store protected information or data (Block 11d)

Security clauses

Security requirement for Canadian supplier: Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) file # Common-professional services security requirement check list #9

  1. The contractor/offeror must, at all times during the performance of the contract/standing offer, hold a valid designated organization screening (DOS) with approved document safeguarding at the level of protected B, issued by the Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
  2. The contractor/offeror personnel requiring access to protected information, assets or work site(s) must each hold a valid reliability status, granted or approved by the CSP, PWGSC
  3. The contractor must not utilize its Information Technology systems to electronically process, produce or store protected information until the CSP, PWGSC has issued written approval. After approval has been granted or approved, these tasks may be performed up to the level of protected B
  4. Subcontracts which contain security requirements are not to be awarded without the prior written permission of the CSP, PWGSC
  5. The contractor/offeror must comply with the provisions of the:
    1. Security Requirements Check List and security guide (if applicable), attached at Annex
    2. Contract Security Manual (latest edition)

Common professional services security requirement check list #10

Specific instructions

Should foreign suppliers bid on this procurement please contact Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) for an international security clause.

Should the client department raise any objections to the wording of the clause below, contact CSP, PWGSC prior to finalizing the contractual documentation. No changes to the clause wording is permitted without prior consultation with CSP, PWGSC.

The clauses and the electronic version of the SRCL (PDF) can now be forwarded to procurement for use in solicitation documents.

  1. For each SRCL, the procurement officer must not delete the common SRCL reference number found on the top each page
  2. For each SRCL, the client must include the contract number in the box at the top of each page of the SRCL (form TBS-SCT 350)
  3. The procurement officer may use the clauses for its solicitation documents, however, the procurement officer must ensure that:
    • Part A, Blocks 1, 2, 3 (if applicable) and 4 are completed (that is identify your government department, branch or directorate, and a brief description of the work. For example, 1 programmer analyst to provide on-site services for a period of 2 months)
    • Part D, Block 13 is completed and signed by the project authority (that is the government department`s end-user that approves the work being provided for the contract)
    • Part D, Block 14 is completed and signed by the organization security authority (that is the departmental security officer or DSO); and
  4. The procurement officer must ensure that the supplier meets all the security requirements prior to signing the SRCL in box 16 and issuing a call-up or contract award. CSP Call Centre may provide you with the security status of the supplier by contacting 1‑866‑368‑4646 or by email to ssi-iss@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
  5. The contract may then be issued and the completely signed SRCL and security clauses must be attached to the contract document. A copy of the contract or call-up, including the SRCL, must be sent to CSP at tpsgc.ssicontrats-isscontracts.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Important

If your requirement contains an IT security requirement, the vendor cannot process electronically on their site until the appropriate approval is provided by CSP. The IT inspection process will only be initiated by CSP upon receipt of the awarded contract/call-up.

Security requirement check list link

Common professional services security requirement check list #10

Summary

  • Access to protected information and/or assets (Block 6a)
  • Type of Information: Canada (Block 7a)
  • No release restrictions (Block 7b)
  • Level of information— Protected A and B (Block 7c)
  • Personnel security level—Reliability status (Block 10a)
  • Supplier to receive and store protected information or assets on its site or premises (Block 11a)
  • Supplier is required to use its IT systems to electronically process, produce or store protected information or data (Block 11d)
  • Electronic Link between IT systems (Block11e)

Security clauses

Security requirement for Canadian supplier: Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) file # Common professional services security requirement check list #10

  1. The contractor/offeror must, at all times during the performance of the contract/standing offer, hold a valid designated organization screening (DOS) with approved document safeguarding at the level of protected B, issued by the Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
  2. The contractor/offeror personnel requiring access to protected information, assets or work site(s) must each hold a valid reliability status, granted or approved by the CSP, PWGSC
  3. The contractor must not utilize its Information Technology systems to electronically process, produce or store protected information until the CSP, PWGSC has issued written approval. After approval has been granted or approved, these tasks may be performed up to the level of protected B, including an IT Link up to the level of protected B
  4. Subcontracts which contain security requirements are not to be awarded without the prior written permission of the CSP, PWGSC
  5. The contractor/offeror must comply with the provisions of the:
    1. Security Requirements Check List and security guide (if applicable), attached at Annex
    2. Contract Security Manual (latest edition)

Common professional services security requirement check list #11

Specific instructions

Should foreign suppliers bid on this procurement please contact Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) for an international security clause.

Should the client department raise any objections to the wording of the clause below, contact CSP, PWGSC prior to finalizing the contractual documentation. No changes to the clause wording is permitted without prior consultation with CSP, PWGSC.

The clauses and the electronic version of the SRCL (PDF) can now be forwarded to procurement for use in solicitation documents.

  1. For each SRCL, the procurement officer must not delete the common SRCL reference number found on the top each page
  2. For each SRCL, the client must include the contract number in the box at the top of each page of the SRCL (form TBS-SCT 350)
  3. The procurement officer may use the clauses for its solicitation documents, however, the procurement officer must ensure that:
    • Part A, Blocks 1, 2, 3 (if applicable) and 4 are completed (that is identify your government department, branch or directorate, and a brief description of the work. For example, 1 programmer analyst to provide on-site services for a period of 2 months)
    • Part D, Block 13 is completed and signed by the project authority (that is the government department`s end-user that approves the work being provided for the contract)
    • Part D, Block 14 is completed and signed by the organization security authority (that is the departmental security officer or DSO); and
  4. The procurement officer must ensure that the supplier meets all the security requirements prior to signing the SRCL in box 16 and issuing a call-up or contract award. CSP Call Centre may provide you with the security status of the supplier by contacting 1‑866‑368‑4646 or by email to ssi-iss@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
  5. The contract may then be issued and the completely signed SRCL and security clauses must be attached to the contract document. A copy of the contract or call-up, including the SRCL, must be sent to CSP at tpsgc.ssicontrats-isscontracts.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Important

If your requirement contains an IT security requirement, the vendor cannot process electronically on their site until the appropriate approval is provided by CSP. The IT inspection process will only be initiated by CSP upon receipt of the awarded contract/call-up.

Security requirement check list link

Common professional services security requirement check list #11

Summary

  • Access to controlled goods (Block 5a)
  • Access to protected information and/or assets (Block 6a)
  • Type of Information: Canada (Block 7a)
  • No release restrictions (Block 7b)
  • Level of information— Protected A and B (Block 7c)
  • Personnel security level—Reliability status (Block 10a)
  • Supplier to receive and store protected information or assets on its site or premises (Block 11a)
  • Supplier is required to use its IT systems to electronically process, produce or store protected information or data (Block 11d)

Security clauses

Security requirement for Canadian supplier: Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) file # Common-professional services security requirement check list #11

  1. The contractor/offeror must, at all times during the performance of the contract/standing offer, hold a valid designated organization screening (DOS) with approved document safeguarding at the level of protected B, issued by the Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
  2. This contract includes access to controlled goods.  Prior to access, the contractor must be registered in the Controlled Goods Program of the CSP, PWGSC
  3. The contractor/offeror personnel requiring access to protected information, assets or work site(s) must each hold a valid reliability status, granted or approved by the CSP, PWGSC
  4. The contractor must not utilize its Information Technology systems to electronically process, produce or store protected information until the CSP, PWGSC has issued written approval. After approval has been granted or approved, these tasks may be performed up to the level of protected B
  5. Subcontracts which contain security requirements are not to be awarded without the prior written permission of the CSP, PWGSC
  6. The contractor/offeror must comply with the provisions of the:
    1. Security Requirements Check List and security guide (if applicable), attached at Annex
    2. Contract Security Manual (latest edition)

Common professional services security requirement check list #12

Specific instructions

Should foreign suppliers bid on this procurement please contact Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) for an international security clause.

Should the client department raise any objections to the wording of the clause below, contact CSP, PWGSC prior to finalizing the contractual documentation. No changes to the clause wording is permitted without prior consultation with CSP, PWGSC.

The clauses and the electronic version of the SRCL (PDF) can now be forwarded to procurement for use in solicitation documents.

  1. For each SRCL, the procurement officer must not delete the common SRCL reference number found on the top each page
  2. For each SRCL, the client must include the contract number in the box at the top of each page of the SRCL (form TBS-SCT 350)
  3. The procurement officer may use the clauses for its solicitation documents, however, the procurement officer must ensure that:
    • Part A, Blocks 1, 2, 3 (if applicable) and 4 are completed (that is identify your government department, branch or directorate, and a brief description of the work. For example, 1 programmer analyst to provide on-site services for a period of 2 months)
    • Part D, Block 13 is completed and signed by the project authority (that is the government department`s end-user that approves the work being provided for the contract)
    • Part D, Block 14 is completed and signed by the organization security authority (that is the departmental security officer or DSO); and
  4. The procurement officer must ensure that the supplier meets all the security requirements prior to signing the SRCL in box 16 and issuing a call-up or contract award. CSP Call Centre may provide you with the security status of the supplier by contacting 1‑866‑368‑4646 or by email to ssi-iss@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
  5. The contract may then be issued and the completely signed SRCL and security clauses must be attached to the contract document. A copy of the contract or call-up, including the SRCL, must be sent to CSP at tpsgc.ssicontrats-isscontracts.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Important

If your requirement contains an IT security requirement, the vendor cannot process electronically on their site until the appropriate approval is provided by CSP. The IT inspection process will only be initiated by CSP upon receipt of the awarded contract/call-up.

Security requirement check list link

Common professional services security requirement check list #12

Summary

  • Access to controlled goods and JCP (Block 5a and 5b)
  • Access to protected information and/or assets (Block 6a)
  • Type of Information: Canada (Block 7a)
  • No release restrictions (Block 7b)
  • Level of information— Protected A and B (Block 7c)
  • Personnel security level—Reliability status (Block 10a)
  • Supplier to receive and store protected information or assets on its site or premises (Block 11a)
  • Supplier is required to use its IT systems to electronically process, produce or store protected information or data (Block 11d)

Security clauses

Security requirement for Canadian supplier: Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) file # Common-professional services security requirement check list #12

  1. The contractor/offeror must, at all times during the performance of the contract/standing offer, hold a valid designated organization screening (DOS) with approved document safeguarding at the level of protected B, issued by the Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
  2. This contract includes access to controlled goods.  Prior to access, the contractor must be registered in the Controlled Goods Program of CSP, PWGSC
  3. The contractor/offeror personnel requiring access to protected information, assets or work site(s) must each hold a valid reliability status, granted or approved by the CSP, PWGSC
  4. The contractor must not utilize its Information Technology systems to electronically process, produce or store protected information until the CSP, PWGSC has issued written approval. After approval has been granted or approved, these tasks may be performed up to the level of protected B
  5. Subcontracts which contain security requirements are not to be awarded without the prior written permission of the CSP, PWGSC
  6. The contractor/offeror must comply with the provisions of the:
    1. Security Requirements Check List and security guide (if applicable), attached at Annex
    2. Contract Security Manual (latest edition)
Note

Kindly be advised this contract involves unclassified military data subject to the provisions of the Technical Data Control Regulations indicated by the client at Block (5b new form; Block 9 old form) of the SRCL. It is required that the chosen Canadian or American suppliers become certified contractors in the U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP). The suppliers may obtain information on how to become certified in the JCP by reviewing the information on the site Handling militarily critical technical data: Joint Certification Program or by calling the Joint Certification Office at 1-800-352.3572.

Common professional services security requirement check list #13 to 18

Common SRCLs #13 through #18 (inclusive) can no longer be used for access to Protected C information. Access to Protected C information now requires Enhanced reliability status which can only be done by CSP on an exceptional basis. For this reason the previous common SRCLs numbers 13 to 18 have been removed on a temporary basis.

Common professional services security requirement check list #19

Specific instructions

Should foreign suppliers bid on this procurement please contact Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) for an international security clause.

Should the client department raise any objections to the wording of the clause below, contact CSP, PWGSC prior to finalizing the contractual documentation. No changes to the clause wording is permitted without prior consultation with CSP, PWGSC.

The clauses and the electronic version of the SRCL (PDF) can now be forwarded to procurement for use in solicitation documents.

  1. For each SRCL, the procurement officer must not delete the common SRCL reference number found on the top each page
  2. For each SRCL, the client must include the contract number in the box at the top of each page of the SRCL (form TBS-SCT 350)
  3. The procurement officer may use the clauses for its solicitation documents, however, the procurement officer must ensure that:
    • Part A, Blocks 1, 2, 3 (if applicable) and 4 are completed (that is identify your government department, branch or directorate, and a brief description of the work. For example, 1 programmer analyst to provide on-site services for a period of 2 months)
    • Part D, Block 13 is completed and signed by the project authority (that is the government department`s end-user that approves the work being provided for the contract)
    • Part D, Block 14 is completed and signed by the organization security authority (that is the departmental security officer or DSO); and
  4. The procurement officer must ensure that the supplier meets all the security requirements prior to signing the SRCL in box 16 and issuing a call-up or contract award. CSP Call Centre may provide you with the security status of the supplier by contacting 1‑866‑368‑4646 or by email to ssi-iss@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
  5. The contract may then be issued and the completely signed SRCL and security clauses must be attached to the contract document. A copy of the contract or call-up, including the SRCL, must be sent to CSP at tpsgc.ssicontrats-isscontracts.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Important

If your requirement contains an IT security requirement, the vendor cannot process electronically on their site until the appropriate approval is provided by CSP. The IT inspection process will only be initiated by CSP upon receipt of the awarded contract/call-up.

Security requirement check list link

Common professional services security requirement check list #19

Summary

  • Access to protected and classified information and/or assets (Block 6a)
  • Type of Information: Canada (Block 7a)
  • No release restrictions (Block 7b)
  • Level of information—Protected A, B, Confidential and Secret (Block 7c)
  • Personnel security level—Reliability status, and Secret (Block 10a)

Security clauses

Security requirement for Canadian supplier: Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) file # Common-professional services security requirement check list #19

  1. The contractor/offeror must, at all times during the performance of the contract/standing offer, hold a valid facility security clearance at the level of secret, issued by the Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
  2. The contractor/offeror personnel requiring access to protected/classified information, assets or sensitive work site(s) must each hold a valid personnel security screening at the level of reliability status or secret as required, granted or approved by the CSP, PWGSC
  3. The contractor/offeror must not remove any protected/classified information from the identified work site(s), and the contractor/offeror must ensure that its personnel are made aware of and comply with this restriction
  4. Subcontracts which contain security requirements are not to be awarded without the prior written permission of the CSP, PWGSC
  5. The contractor/offeror must comply with the provisions of the:
    1. Security Requirements Check List and security guide (if applicable), attached at Annex
    2. Contract Security Manual (latest edition)
Note

There are multiple levels of personnel security screenings associated with this file. In this instance, a Security Classification Guide must be added to the SRCL clarifying these screenings. The Security Classification Guide is normally generated by the organization's project authority and/or security authority.

Common professional services security requirement check list #20

Specific instructions

Should foreign suppliers bid on this procurement please contact Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) for an international security clause.

Should the client department raise any objections to the wording of the clause below, contact CSP, PWGSC prior to finalizing the contractual documentation. No changes to the clause wording is permitted without prior consultation with CSP, PWGSC.

The clauses and the electronic version of the SRCL (PDF) can now be forwarded to procurement for use in solicitation documents.

  1. For each SRCL, the procurement officer must not delete the common SRCL reference number found on the top each page
  2. For each SRCL, the client must include the contract number in the box at the top of each page of the SRCL (form TBS-SCT 350)
  3. The procurement officer may use the clauses for its solicitation documents, however, the procurement officer must ensure that:
    • Part A, Blocks 1, 2, 3 (if applicable) and 4 are completed (that is identify your government department, branch or directorate, and a brief description of the work. For example, 1 programmer analyst to provide on-site services for a period of 2 months)
    • Part D, Block 13 is completed and signed by the project authority (that is the government department`s end-user that approves the work being provided for the contract)
    • Part D, Block 14 is completed and signed by the organization security authority (that is the departmental security officer or DSO); and
  4. The procurement officer must ensure that the supplier meets all the security requirements prior to signing the SRCL in box 16 and issuing a call-up or contract award. CSP Call Centre may provide you with the security status of the supplier by contacting 1‑866‑368‑4646 or by email to ssi-iss@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
  5. The contract may then be issued and the completely signed SRCL and security clauses must be attached to the contract document. A copy of the contract or call-up, including the SRCL, must be sent to CSP at tpsgc.ssicontrats-isscontracts.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Important

If your requirement contains an IT security requirement, the vendor cannot process electronically on their site until the appropriate approval is provided by CSP. The IT inspection process will only be initiated by CSP upon receipt of the awarded contract/call-up.

Security requirement check list link

Common professional services security requirement check list #20

Summary

  • Access to controlled goods (Block 5a)
  • Access to protected and classified information and/or assets (Block 6a)
  • Type of Information: Canada (Block 7a)
  • No release restrictions (Block 7b)
  • Level of information—Protected A, B, Confidential and Secret (Block 7c)
  • Personnel security level—Reliability status, and Secret (Block 10a)

Security clauses

Security requirement for Canadian supplier: Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) file # Common-professional services security requirement check list #20

  1. The contractor/offeror must, at all times during the performance of the contract/standing offer, hold a valid facility security clearance at the level of secret, issued by the Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
  2. This contract includes access to controlled goods.  Prior to access, the contractor must be registered in the Controlled Goods Program of the CSP, PWGSC
  3. The contractor/offeror personnel requiring access to protected/classified information, assets or sensitive work site(s) must each hold a valid personnel security screening at the level of reliability status or secret as required, granted or approved by the CSP, PWGSC
  4. The contractor/offeror must not remove any protected/classified information from the identified work site(s), and the contractor/offeror must ensure that its personnel are made aware of and comply with this restriction.
  5. Subcontracts which contain security requirements are not to be awarded without the prior written permission of the CSP, PWGSC
  6. The contractor/offeror must comply with the provisions of the:
    1. Security Requirements Check List and security guide (if applicable), attached at Annex
    2. Contract Security Manual (latest edition)
Note

There are multiple levels of personnel security screenings associated with this file. In this instance, a Security Classification Guide must be added to the SRCL clarifying these screenings. The Security Classification Guide is normally generated by the organization's project authority and/or security authority.

Common professional services security requirement check list #21

Specific instructions

Should foreign suppliers bid on this procurement please contact Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) for an international security clause.

Should the client department raise any objections to the wording of the clause below, contact CSP, PWGSC prior to finalizing the contractual documentation. No changes to the clause wording is permitted without prior consultation with CSP, PWGSC.

The clauses and the electronic version of the SRCL (PDF) can now be forwarded to procurement for use in solicitation documents.

  1. For each SRCL, the procurement officer must not delete the common SRCL reference number found on the top each page
  2. For each SRCL, the client must include the contract number in the box at the top of each page of the SRCL (form TBS-SCT 350)
  3. The procurement officer may use the clauses for its solicitation documents, however, the procurement officer must ensure that:
    • Part A, Blocks 1, 2, 3 (if applicable) and 4 are completed (that is identify your government department, branch or directorate, and a brief description of the work. For example, 1 programmer analyst to provide on-site services for a period of 2 months)
    • Part D, Block 13 is completed and signed by the project authority (that is the government department`s end-user that approves the work being provided for the contract)
    • Part D, Block 14 is completed and signed by the organization security authority (that is the departmental security officer or DSO); and
  4. The procurement officer must ensure that the supplier meets all the security requirements prior to signing the SRCL in box 16 and issuing a call-up or contract award. CSP Call Centre may provide you with the security status of the supplier by contacting 1‑866‑368‑4646 or by email to ssi-iss@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
  5. The contract may then be issued and the completely signed SRCL and security clauses must be attached to the contract document. A copy of the contract or call-up, including the SRCL, must be sent to CSP at tpsgc.ssicontrats-isscontracts.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Important

If your requirement contains an IT security requirement, the vendor cannot process electronically on their site until the appropriate approval is provided by CSP. The IT inspection process will only be initiated by CSP upon receipt of the awarded contract/call-up.

Security requirement check list link

Common professional services security requirement check list #21

Summary

  • Access to controlled goods and JCP (Block 5a and 5b)
  • Access to protected and classified information and/or assets (Block 6a)
  • Type of Information: Canada (Block 7a)
  • No release restrictions (Block 7b)
  • Level of information—Protected A, B, Confidential and Secret (Block 7c)
  • Personnel security level—Reliability status, and Secret (Block 10a)

Security clauses

Security requirement for Canadian supplier: Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) file # Common-professional services security requirement check list #21

  1. The contractor/offeror must, at all times during the performance of the contract/standing offer, hold a valid facility security clearance at the level of secret, issued by the Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
  2. This contract includes access to controlled goods.  Prior to access, the contractor must be registered in the Controlled Goods Program of the CSP, PWGSC
  3. The contractor/offeror personnel requiring access to protected/classified information, assets or sensitive work site(s) must each hold a valid personnel security screening at the level of reliability status or secret as required, granted or approved by the CSP, PWGSC
  4. The contractor/offeror must not remove any protected/classified information from the identified work site(s), and the contractor/offeror must ensure that its personnel are made aware of and comply with this restriction.
  5. Subcontracts which contain security requirements are not to be awarded without the prior written permission of the CSP, PWGSC
  6. The contractor/offeror must comply with the provisions of the:
    1. Security Requirements Check List and security guide (if applicable), attached at Annex
    2. Contract Security Manual (latest edition)
Note

There are multiple levels of personnel security screenings associated with this file. In this instance, a Security Classification Guide must be added to the SRCL clarifying these screenings. The Security Classification Guide is normally generated by the organization's project authority and/or security authority.

Kindly be advised this contract involves unclassified military data subject to the provisions of the Technical Data Control Regulations indicated by the client at Block (5b new form; Block 9 old form) of the SRCL. It is required that the chosen Canadian or American suppliers become certified contractors in the U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP). The suppliers may obtain information on how to become certified in the JCP by reviewing the information on the site Handling militarily critical technical data: Joint Certification Program or by calling the Joint Certification Office at 1-800-352.3572.

Common professional services security requirement check list #22

Specific instructions

Should foreign suppliers bid on this procurement please contact Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) for an international security clause.

Should the client department raise any objections to the wording of the clause below, contact CSP, PWGSC prior to finalizing the contractual documentation. No changes to the clause wording is permitted without prior consultation with CSP, PWGSC.

The clauses and the electronic version of the SRCL (PDF) can now be forwarded to procurement for use in solicitation documents.

  1. For each SRCL, the procurement officer must not delete the common SRCL reference number found on the top each page
  2. For each SRCL, the client must include the contract number in the box at the top of each page of the SRCL (form TBS-SCT 350)
  3. The procurement officer may use the clauses for its solicitation documents, however, the procurement officer must ensure that:
    • Part A, Blocks 1, 2, 3 (if applicable) and 4 are completed (that is identify your government department, branch or directorate, and a brief description of the work. For example, 1 programmer analyst to provide on-site services for a period of 2 months)
    • Part D, Block 13 is completed and signed by the project authority (that is the government department`s end-user that approves the work being provided for the contract)
    • Part D, Block 14 is completed and signed by the organization security authority (that is the departmental security officer or DSO); and
  4. The procurement officer must ensure that the supplier meets all the security requirements prior to signing the SRCL in box 16 and issuing a call-up or contract award. CSP Call Centre may provide you with the security status of the supplier by contacting 1‑866‑368‑4646 or by email to ssi-iss@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca.
  5. The contract may then be issued and the completely signed SRCL and security clauses must be attached to the contract document. A copy of the contract or call-up, including the SRCL, must be sent to CSP at tpsgc.ssicontrats-isscontracts.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Important

If your requirement contains an IT security requirement, the vendor cannot process electronically on their site until the appropriate approval is provided by CSP. The IT inspection process will only be initiated by CSP upon receipt of the awarded contract/call-up.

Security requirement check list link

Common professional services security requirement check list #22

Summary

  • Access to protected and classified information and/or assets (Block 6a)
  • Type of Information: Canada (Block 7a)
  • No release restrictions (Block 7b)
  • Level of information—Protected A, B, Confidential and Secret (Block 7c)
  • Personnel security level—Reliability status, and Secret (Block 10a)
  • Supplier to receive and store classified information or assets on its site or premises (Block 11a)

Security clauses

Security requirement for Canadian supplier: Public Works and Government Services Canada file # Common professional services security requirement check list #22

  1. The contractor/offeror must, at all times during the performance of the contract/standing offer, hold a valid facility security clearance at the level of secret, with approved document safeguarding at the level of secret, issued by the Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
  2. The contractor/offeror personnel requiring access to protected/classified information, assets or sensitive work site(s) must each hold a valid personnel security screening at the level of reliability status or secret as required, granted or approved by the CSP, PWGSC
  3. Processing of protected/classified information electronically at the contractor/offeror's site is not permitted under this contract/standing offer
  4. Subcontracts which contain security requirements are not to be awarded without the prior written permission of the CSP, PWGSC
  5. The contractor/offeror must comply with the provisions of the:
    1. Security Requirements Check List and security guide (if applicable), attached at Annex
    2. Contract Security Manual (latest edition)
Note

There are multiple levels of personnel security screenings associated with this file. In this instance, a Security Classification Guide must be added to the SRCL clarifying these screenings. The Security Classification Guide is normally generated by the organization's project authority and/or security authority.

Common professional services security requirement check list #23

Specific instructions

Should foreign suppliers bid on this procurement please contact Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) for an international security clause.

Should the client department raise any objections to the wording of the clause below, contact CSP, PWGSC prior to finalizing the contractual documentation. No changes to the clause wording is permitted without prior consultation with CSP, PWGSC.

The clauses and the electronic version of the SRCL (PDF) can now be forwarded to procurement for use in solicitation documents.

  1. For each SRCL, the procurement officer must not delete the common SRCL reference number found on the top each page
  2. For each SRCL, the client must include the contract number in the box at the top of each page of the SRCL (form TBS-SCT 350)
  3. The procurement officer may use the clauses for its solicitation documents, however, the procurement officer must ensure that:
    • Part A, Blocks 1, 2, 3 (if applicable) and 4 are completed (that is identify your government department, branch or directorate, and a brief description of the work. For example, 1 programmer analyst to provide on-site services for a period of 2 months)
    • Part D, Block 13 is completed and signed by the project authority (that is the government department`s end-user that approves the work being provided for the contract)
    • Part D, Block 14 is completed and signed by the organization security authority (that is the departmental security officer or DSO); and
  4. The procurement officer must ensure that the supplier meets all the security requirements prior to signing the SRCL in box 16 and issuing a call-up or contract award. CSP Call Centre may provide you with the security status of the supplier by contacting 1‑866‑368‑4646 or by email to ssi-iss@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
  5. The contract may then be issued and the completely signed SRCL and security clauses must be attached to the contract document. A copy of the contract or call-up, including the SRCL, must be sent to CSP at tpsgc.ssicontrats-isscontracts.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Important

If your requirement contains an IT security requirement, the vendor cannot process electronically on their site until the appropriate approval is provided by CSP. The IT inspection process will only be initiated by CSP upon receipt of the awarded contract/call-up.

Security requirement check list link

Common professional services security requirement check list #23

Summary

  • Access to protected and classified information and/or assets (Block 6a)
  • Type of Information: Canada (Block 7a)
  • No release restrictions (Block 7b)
  • Level of information—Protected A, B, Confidential and Secret (Block 7c)
  • Personnel security level—Reliability status, and Secret (Block 10a)
  • Supplier to receive and store classified information or assets on its site or premises (Block 11a)
  • Supplier is required to use its IT systems to electronically process, produce or store classified information or data (Block 11d)

Security clauses

Security requirement for Canadian supplier: Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) file # Common-professional services security requirement check list #23

  1. The contractor/offeror must, at all times during the performance of the contract/standing offer, hold a valid facility security clearance at the level of secret, with approved document safeguarding at the level of secret, issued by the Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
  2. The contractor/offeror personnel requiring access to protected/classified information, assets or sensitive work site(s) must each hold a valid personnel security screening at the level of reliability status or secret as required, granted or approved by the CSP, PWGSC
  3. The contractor must not utilize its Information Technology systems to electronically process, produce or store any sensitive protected/classified information until the CSP, PWGSC has issued written approval. After approval has been granted, these tasks may be performed up to the level of secret
  4. Subcontracts which contain security requirements are not to be awarded without the prior written permission of the CSP, PWGSC
  5. The contractor/offeror must comply with the provisions of the:
    1. Security Requirements Check List and security guide (if applicable), attached at Annex
    2. Contract Security Manual (latest edition)
Note
There are multiple levels of personnel security screenings associated with this file. In this instance, a Security Classification Guide must be added to the SRCL clarifying these screenings. The Security Classification Guide is normally generated by the organization's project authority and/or security authority.

Common professional services security requirement check list #24

Specific instructions

Should foreign suppliers bid on this procurement please contact Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) for an international security clause.

Should the client department raise any objections to the wording of the clause below, contact CSP, PWGSC prior to finalizing the contractual documentation. No changes to the clause wording is permitted without prior consultation with CSP, PWGSC.

The clauses and the electronic version of the SRCL (PDF) can now be forwarded to procurement for use in solicitation documents.

  1. For each SRCL, the procurement officer must not delete the common SRCL reference number found on the top each page
  2. For each SRCL, the client must include the contract number in the box at the top of each page of the SRCL (form TBS-SCT 350)
  3. The procurement officer may use the clauses for its solicitation documents, however, the procurement officer must ensure that:
    • Part A, Blocks 1, 2, 3 (if applicable) and 4 are completed (that is identify your government department, branch or directorate, and a brief description of the work. For example, 1 programmer analyst to provide on-site services for a period of 2 months)
    • Part D, Block 13 is completed and signed by the project authority (that is the government department`s end-user that approves the work being provided for the contract)
    • Part D, Block 14 is completed and signed by the organization security authority (that is the departmental security officer or DSO); and
  4. The procurement officer must ensure that the supplier meets all the security requirements prior to signing the SRCL in box 16 and issuing a call-up or contract award. CSP Call Centre may provide you with the security status of the supplier by contacting 1‑866‑368‑4646 or by email to ssi-iss@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
  5. The contract may then be issued and the completely signed SRCL and security clauses must be attached to the contract document. A copy of the contract or call-up, including the SRCL, must be sent to CSP at tpsgc.ssicontrats-isscontracts.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Important

If your requirement contains an IT security requirement, the vendor cannot process electronically on their site until the appropriate approval is provided by CSP. The IT inspection process will only be initiated by CSP upon receipt of the awarded contract/call-up.

Security requirement check list link

Common professional services security requirement check list #24

Summary

  • Access to controlled goods (Block 5a)
  • Access to protected and classified information and/or assets (Block 6a)
  • Type of Information: Canada (Block 7a)
  • No release restrictions (Block 7b)
  • Level of information—Protected A, B, Confidential and Secret (Block 7c)
  • Personnel security level—Reliability status and Secret (Block 10a)
  • Supplier to receive and store classified information or assets on its site or premises (Block 11a)
  • Supplier is required to use its IT systems to electronically process, produce or store classified information or data (Block 11d)

Security clauses

Security requirement for Canadian supplier: Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) file # Common-professional services security requirement check list #24

  1. The contractor/offeror must, at all times during the performance of the contract/standing offer, hold a valid facility security clearance at the level of secret, with approved document safeguarding at the level of secret, issued by the Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
  2. This contract includes access to controlled goods.  Prior to access, the contractor must be registered in the Controlled Goods Program of the CSP, PWGSC
  3. The contractor/offeror personnel requiring access to protected/classified information, assets or sensitive work site(s) must each hold a valid personnel security screening at the level of reliability status or secret as required, granted or approved by the CSP, PWGSC
  4. The contractor must not utilize its Information Technology systems to electronically process, produce or store any sensitive protected/classified information until the CSP, PWGSC has issued written approval. After approval has been granted, these tasks may be performed up to the level of secret
  5. Subcontracts which contain security requirements are not to be awarded without the prior written permission of the CSP, PWGSC
  6. The contractor/offeror must comply with the provisions of the:
    1. Security Requirements Check List and security guide (if applicable), attached at Annex
    2. Contract Security Manual (latest edition)
Note

There are multiple levels of personnel security screenings associated with this file. In this instance, a Security Classification Guide must be added to the SRCL clarifying these screenings. The Security Classification Guide is normally generated by the organization's project authority and/or security authority.

Common professional services security requirement check list #25

Specific instructions

Should foreign suppliers bid on this procurement please contact Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) for an international security clause.

Should the client department raise any objections to the wording of the clause below, contact CSP, PWGSC prior to finalizing the contractual documentation. No changes to the clause wording is permitted without prior consultation with CSP, PWGSC.

The clauses and the electronic version of the SRCL (PDF) can now be forwarded to procurement for use in solicitation documents.

  1. For each SRCL, the procurement officer must not delete the common SRCL reference number found on the top each page
  2. For each SRCL, the client must include the contract number in the box at the top of each page of the SRCL (form TBS-SCT 350)
  3. The procurement officer may use the clauses for its solicitation documents, however, the procurement officer must ensure that:
    • Part A, Blocks 1, 2, 3 (if applicable) and 4 are completed (that is identify your government department, branch or directorate, and a brief description of the work. For example, 1 programmer analyst to provide on-site services for a period of 2 months)
    • Part D, Block 13 is completed and signed by the project authority (that is the government department`s end-user that approves the work being provided for the contract)
    • Part D, Block 14 is completed and signed by the organization security authority (that is the departmental security officer or DSO); and
  4. The procurement officer must ensure that the supplier meets all the security requirements prior to signing the SRCL in box 16 and issuing a call-up or contract award. CSP Call Centre may provide you with the security status of the supplier by contacting 1‑866‑368‑4646 or by email to ssi-iss@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
  5. The contract may then be issued and the completely signed SRCL and security clauses must be attached to the contract document. A copy of the contract or call-up, including the SRCL, must be sent to CSP at tpsgc.ssicontrats-isscontracts.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Important

If your requirement contains an IT security requirement, the vendor cannot process electronically on their site until the appropriate approval is provided by CSP. The IT inspection process will only be initiated by CSP upon receipt of the awarded contract/call-up.

Security requirement check list link

Common professional services security requirement check list #25

Summary

  • Access to controlled goods and JCP (Block 5a and 5b)
  • Access to protected and classified information and/or assets (Block 6a)
  • Type of Information: Canada (Block 7a)
  • No release restrictions (Block 7b)
  • Level of information—Protected A, B, Confidential and Secret (Block 7c)
  • Personnel security level—Reliability status, and Secret (Block 10a)
  • Supplier to receive and store classified information or assets on its site or premises (Block 11a)
  • Supplier is required to use its IT systems to electronically process, produce or store classified information or data (Block 11d)

Security clauses

Security requirement for Canadian supplier: Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) file # Common-professional services security requirement check list #25

  1. The contractor/offeror must, at all times during the performance of the contract/standing offer, hold a valid facility security clearance at the level of secret, with approved document safeguarding at the level of secret, issued by the Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
  2. This contract includes access to controlled goods. Prior to access, the contractor must be registered in the Controlled Goods Program of CSP, PWGSC
  3. The contractor/offeror personnel requiring access to protected/classified information, assets or sensitive work site(s) must each hold a valid personnel security screening at the level of reliability status or secret as required, granted or approved by the CSP, PWGSC
  4. The contractor must not utilize its Information Technology systems to electronically process, produce or store any sensitive protected/classified information until CSP, PWGSC has issued written approval. After approval has been granted, these tasks may be performed up to the level of secret
  5. Subcontracts which contain security requirements are not to be awarded without the prior written permission of CSP, PWGSC
  6. The contractor/offeror must comply with the provisions of the:
    1. Security Requirements Check List and security guide (if applicable), attached at Annex
    2. Contract Security Manual (latest edition)
Note

There are multiple levels of personnel security screenings associated with this file. In this instance, a Security Classification Guide must be added to the SRCL clarifying these screenings. The Security Classification Guide is normally generated by the organization's project authority and/or security authority.

Kindly be advised this contract involves unclassified military data subject to the provisions of the Technical Data Control Regulations indicated by the client at Block (5b new form; Block 9 old form) of the SRCL. It is required that the chosen Canadian or American suppliers become certified contractors in the U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP). The suppliers may obtain information on how to become certified in the JCP by reviewing the information on the site Handling militarily critical technical data: Joint Certification Program or by calling the Joint Certification Office at 1-800-352.3572.

Common professional services security requirement check list #26

Specific instructions

Should foreign suppliers bid on this procurement please contact Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) for an international security clause.

Should the client department raise any objections to the wording of the clause below, contact CSP, PWGSC prior to finalizing the contractual documentation. No changes to the clause wording is permitted without prior consultation with CSP, PWGSC.

The clauses and the electronic version of the SRCL (PDF) can now be forwarded to procurement for use in solicitation documents.

  1. For each SRCL, the procurement officer must not delete the common SRCL reference number found on the top each page
  2. For each SRCL, the client must include the contract number in the box at the top of each page of the SRCL (form TBS-SCT 350)
  3. The procurement officer may use the clauses for its solicitation documents, however, the procurement officer must ensure that:
    • Part A, Blocks 1, 2, 3 (if applicable) and 4 are completed (that is identify your government department, branch or directorate, and a brief description of the work. For example, 1 programmer analyst to provide on-site services for a period of 2 months)
    • Part D, Block 13 is completed and signed by the project authority (that is the government department`s end-user that approves the work being provided for the contract)
    • Part D, Block 14 is completed and signed by the organization security authority (that is the departmental security officer or DSO); and
  4. The procurement officer must ensure that the supplier meets all the security requirements prior to signing the SRCL in box 16 and issuing a call-up or contract award. CSP Call Centre may provide you with the security status of the supplier by contacting 1‑866‑368‑4646 or by email to ssi-iss@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
  5. The contract may then be issued and the completely signed SRCL and security clauses must be attached to the contract document. A copy of the contract or call-up, including the SRCL, must be sent to CSP at tpsgc.ssicontrats-isscontracts.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Important

If your requirement contains an IT security requirement, the vendor cannot process electronically on their site until the appropriate approval is provided by CSP. The IT inspection process will only be initiated by CSP upon receipt of the awarded contract/call-up.

Security requirement check list link

Common professional services security requirement check list #26

Summary

  • Access to protected and classified information and/or assets (Block 6a)
  • Type of Information: Canada (Block 7a)
  • No release restrictions (Block 7b)
  • Level of information—Protected A, B, Confidential, Secret and Top Secret (Block 7c)
  • Personnel security level—Reliability status, Secret and Top Secret (Block 10a)

Security clauses

Security requirement for Canadian supplier: Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) file # Common-professional services security requirement check list #26

  1. The contractor/offeror must, at all times during the performance of the contract/standing offer, hold a valid facility security clearance at the level of top secret, issued by the Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
  2. The contractor/offeror personnel requiring access to protected/classified information, assets or sensitive work site(s) must each hold a valid personnel security screening at the level of reliability status, secret or top secret as required, granted or approved by the CSP, PWGSC
  3. The contractor/offeror must not remove any protected/classified information from the identified work site(s), and the contractor/offeror must ensure that its personnel are made aware of and comply with this restriction
  4. Subcontracts which contain security requirements are not to be awarded without the prior written permission of the CSP, PWGSC
  5. The contractor/offeror must comply with the provisions of the:
    1. Security Requirements Check List and security guide (if applicable), attached at Annex
    2. Contract Security Manual (latest edition)
Note

There are multiple levels of personnel security screenings associated with this file. In this instance, a Security Classification Guide must be added to the SRCL clarifying these screenings. The Security Classification Guide is normally generated by the organization's project authority and/or security authority.

Common professional services security requirement check list #27

Specific instructions

Should foreign suppliers bid on this procurement please contact Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) for an international security clause.

Should the client department raise any objections to the wording of the clause below, contact CSP, PWGSC prior to finalizing the contractual documentation. No changes to the clause wording is permitted without prior consultation with CSP, PWGSC.

The clauses and the electronic version of the SRCL (PDF) can now be forwarded to procurement for use in solicitation documents.

  1. For each SRCL, the procurement officer must not delete the common SRCL reference number found on the top each page
  2. For each SRCL, the client must include the contract number in the box at the top of each page of the SRCL (form TBS-SCT 350)
  3. The procurement officer may use the clauses for its solicitation documents, however, the procurement officer must ensure that:
    • Part A, Blocks 1, 2, 3 (if applicable) and 4 are completed (that is identify your government department, branch or directorate, and a brief description of the work. For example, 1 programmer analyst to provide on-site services for a period of 2 months)
    • Part D, Block 13 is completed and signed by the project authority (that is the government department`s end-user that approves the work being provided for the contract)
    • Part D, Block 14 is completed and signed by the organization security authority (that is the departmental security officer or DSO); and
  4. The procurement officer must ensure that the supplier meets all the security requirements prior to signing the SRCL in box 16 and issuing a call-up or contract award. CSP Call Centre may provide you with the security status of the supplier by contacting 1‑866‑368‑4646 or by email to ssi-iss@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
  5. The contract may then be issued and the completely signed SRCL and security clauses must be attached to the contract document. A copy of the contract or call-up, including the SRCL, must be sent to CSP at tpsgc.ssicontrats-isscontracts.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Important

If your requirement contains an IT security requirement, the vendor cannot process electronically on their site until the appropriate approval is provided by CSP. The IT inspection process will only be initiated by CSP upon receipt of the awarded contract/call-up.

Security requirement check list link

Common professional services security requirement check list #27

Summary

  • Access to controlled goods (Block 5a)
  • Access to protected and classified information and/or assets (Block 6a)
  • Type of Information: Canada (Block 7a)
  • No release restrictions (Block 7b)
  • Level of information—Protected A, B, Confidential, Secret and Top Secret (Block 7c)
  • Personnel security level—Reliability status, Secret and Top Secret (Block 10a)

Security clauses

Security requirement for Canadian supplier: Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) file # Common-professional services security requirement check list #27

  1. The contractor/offeror must, at all times during the performance of the contract/standing offer, hold a valid facility security clearance at the level of top secret, issued by the Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
  2. This contract includes access to controlled goods.  Prior to access, the contractor must be registered in the Controlled Goods Program of the CSP, PWGSC
  3. The contractor/offeror personnel requiring access to protected/classified information, assets or sensitive work site(s) must each hold a valid personnel security screening at the level of reliability status, secret or top secret as required, granted or approved by the CSP, PWGSC
  4. The contractor/offeror must not remove any protected/classified information from the identified work site(s), and the contractor/offeror must ensure that its personnel are made aware of and comply with this restriction
  5. Subcontracts which contain security requirements are not to be awarded without the prior written permission of the CSP, PWGSC
  6. The contractor/offeror must comply with the provisions of the:
    1. Security Requirements Check List and security guide (if applicable), attached at Annex
    2. Contract Security Manual (latest edition)
Note

There are multiple levels of personnel security screenings associated with this file. In this instance, a Security Classification Guide must be added to the SRCL clarifying these screenings. The Security Classification Guide is normally generated by the organization's project authority and/or security authority.

Common professional services security requirement check list #28

Specific instructions

Should foreign suppliers bid on this procurement please contact Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) for an international security clause.

Should the client department raise any objections to the wording of the clause below, contact CSP, PWGSC prior to finalizing the contractual documentation. No changes to the clause wording is permitted without prior consultation with CSP, PWGSC.

The clauses and the electronic version of the SRCL (PDF) can now be forwarded to procurement for use in solicitation documents.

  1. For each SRCL, the procurement officer must not delete the common SRCL reference number found on the top each page
  2. For each SRCL, the client must include the contract number in the box at the top of each page of the SRCL (form TBS-SCT 350)
  3. The procurement officer may use the clauses for its solicitation documents, however, the procurement officer must ensure that:
    • Part A, Blocks 1, 2, 3 (if applicable) and 4 are completed (that is identify your government department, branch or directorate, and a brief description of the work. For example, 1 programmer analyst to provide on-site services for a period of 2 months)
    • Part D, Block 13 is completed and signed by the project authority (that is the government department`s end-user that approves the work being provided for the contract)
    • Part D, Block 14 is completed and signed by the organization security authority (that is the departmental security officer or DSO); and
  4. The procurement officer must ensure that the supplier meets all the security requirements prior to signing the SRCL in box 16 and issuing a call-up or contract award. CSP Call Centre may provide you with the security status of the supplier by contacting 1‑866‑368‑4646 or by email to ssi-iss@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
  5. The contract may then be issued and the completely signed SRCL and security clauses must be attached to the contract document. A copy of the contract or call-up, including the SRCL, must be sent to CSP at tpsgc.ssicontrats-isscontracts.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Important

If your requirement contains an IT security requirement, the vendor cannot process electronically on their site until the appropriate approval is provided by CSP. The IT inspection process will only be initiated by CSP upon receipt of the awarded contract/call-up.

Security requirement check list link

Common professional services security requirement check list #28

Summary

  • Access to controlled goods and JCP (Block 5a and 5b)
  • Access to protected and classified information and/or assets (Block 6a)
  • Type of Information: Canada (Block 7a)
  • No release restrictions (Block 7b)
  • Level of information—Protected A, B, Confidential, Secret and Top Secret (Block 7c)
  • Personnel security level—Reliability status, Secret and Top Secret (Block 10a)

Security clauses

Security requirement for Canadian supplier: Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) file # Common professional services security requirement check list #28

  1. The contractor/offeror must, at all times during the performance of the contract/standing offer, hold a valid facility security clearance at the level of top secret, issued by the Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
  2. This contract includes access to controlled goods.  Prior to access, the contractor must be registered in the Controlled Goods Program of the CSP, PWGSC
  3. The contractor/offeror personnel requiring access to protected/classified information, assets or sensitive work site(s) must each hold a valid personnel security screening at the level of reliability status, secret or top secret as required, granted or approved by the CSP, PWGSC
  4. The contractor/offeror must not remove any protected/classified information from the identified work site(s), and the contractor/offeror must ensure that its personnel are made aware of and comply with this restriction.
  5. Subcontracts which contain security requirements are not to be awarded without the prior written permission of the CSP, PWGSC
  6. The contractor/offeror must comply with the provisions of the:
    1. Security Requirements Check List and security guide (if applicable), attached at Annex
    2. Contract Security Manual (latest edition)
Note

There are multiple levels of personnel security screenings associated with this file. In this instance, a Security Classification Guide must be added to the SRCL clarifying these screenings. The Security Classification Guide is normally generated by the organization's project authority and/or security authority.

Kindly be advised this contract involves unclassified military data subject to the provisions of the Technical Data Control Regulations indicated by the client at Block (5b new form; Block 9 old form) of the SRCL. It is required that the chosen Canadian or American suppliers become certified contractors in the U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP). The suppliers may obtain information on how to become certified in the JCP by reviewing the information on the site Handling militarily critical technical data: Joint Certification Program or by calling the Joint Certification Office at 1-800-352.3572.

Common professional services security requirement check list #29

Specific instructions

Should foreign suppliers bid on this procurement please contact Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) for an international security clause.

Should the client department raise any objections to the wording of the clause below, contact CSP, PWGSC prior to finalizing the contractual documentation. No changes to the clause wording is permitted without prior consultation with CSP, PWGSC.

The clauses and the electronic version of the SRCL (PDF) can now be forwarded to procurement for use in solicitation documents.

  1. For each SRCL, the procurement officer must not delete the common SRCL reference number found on the top each page
  2. For each SRCL, the client must include the contract number in the box at the top of each page of the SRCL (form TBS-SCT 350)
  3. The procurement officer may use the clauses for its solicitation documents, however, the procurement officer must ensure that:
    • Part A, Blocks 1, 2, 3 (if applicable) and 4 are completed (that is identify your government department, branch or directorate, and a brief description of the work. For example, 1 programmer analyst to provide on-site services for a period of 2 months)
    • Part D, Block 13 is completed and signed by the project authority (that is the government department`s end-user that approves the work being provided for the contract)
    • Part D, Block 14 is completed and signed by the organization security authority (that is the departmental security officer or DSO); and
  4. The procurement officer must ensure that the supplier meets all the security requirements prior to signing the SRCL in box 16 and issuing a call-up or contract award. CSP Call Centre may provide you with the security status of the supplier by contacting 1‑866‑368‑4646 or by email to ssi-iss@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
  5. The contract may then be issued and the completely signed SRCL and security clauses must be attached to the contract document. A copy of the contract or call-up, including the SRCL, must be sent to CSP at tpsgc.ssicontrats-isscontracts.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Important

If your requirement contains an IT security requirement, the vendor cannot process electronically on their site until the appropriate approval is provided by CSP. The IT inspection process will only be initiated by CSP upon receipt of the awarded contract/call-up.

Security requirement check list link

Common professional services security requirement check list #29

Summary

  • Access to protected and classified information and/or assets (Block 6a)
  • Type of Information: Canada (Block 7a)
  • No release restrictions (Block 7b)
  • Level of information—Protected A, B, Confidential, Secret and Top Secret (Block 7c)
  • Personnel security level—Reliability status, Secret and Top Secret (Block 10a)
  • Supplier to receive and store classified information or assets on its site or premises (Block 11a)
  • Supplier is required to use its IT systems to electronically process, produce or store classified information or data (Block 11d)

Security clauses

Security requirement for Canadian supplier: Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) file # Common-professional services security requirement check list #29

  1. The contractor/offeror must, at all times during the performance of the contract/standing offer, hold a valid facility security clearance at the level of top secret, with approved document safeguarding at the level of top secret, issued by the Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
  2. The contractor/offeror personnel requiring access to protected/classified information, assets or sensitive work site(s) must each hold a valid personnel security screening at the level of reliability status, secret or top secret as required, granted or approved by the CSP, PWGSC
  3. The contractor must not utilize its Information Technology systems to electronically process, produce or store any sensitive protected/classified information until the CSP, PWGSC has issued written approval. After approval has been granted, these tasks may be performed up to the level of top secret
  4. Subcontracts which contain security requirements are not to be awarded without the prior written permission of the CSP, PWGSC
  5. The contractor/offeror must comply with the provisions of the:
    1. Security Requirements Check List and security guide (if applicable), attached at Annex
    2. Contract Security Manual (latest edition)
Note

There are multiple levels of personnel security screenings associated with this file. In this instance, a Security Classification Guide must be added to the SRCL clarifying these screenings. The Security Classification Guide is normally generated by the organization's project authority and/or security authority.

Common professional services security requirement check list #30

Specific instructions

Should foreign suppliers bid on this procurement please contact Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) for an international security clause.

Should the client department raise any objections to the wording of the clause below, contact CSP, PWGSC prior to finalizing the contractual documentation. No changes to the clause wording is permitted without prior consultation with CSP, PWGSC.

The clauses and the electronic version of the SRCL (PDF) can now be forwarded to procurement for use in solicitation documents.

  1. For each SRCL, the procurement officer must not delete the common SRCL reference number found on the top each page
  2. For each SRCL, the client must include the contract number in the box at the top of each page of the SRCL (form TBS-SCT 350)
  3. The procurement officer may use the clauses for its solicitation documents, however, the procurement officer must ensure that:
    • Part A, Blocks 1, 2, 3 (if applicable) and 4 are completed (that is identify your government department, branch or directorate, and a brief description of the work. For example, 1 programmer analyst to provide on-site services for a period of 2 months)
    • Part D, Block 13 is completed and signed by the project authority (that is the government department`s end-user that approves the work being provided for the contract)
    • Part D, Block 14 is completed and signed by the organization security authority (that is the departmental security officer or DSO); and
  4. The procurement officer must ensure that the supplier meets all the security requirements prior to signing the SRCL in box 16 and issuing a call-up or contract award. CSP Call Centre may provide you with the security status of the supplier by contacting 1‑866‑368‑4646 or by email to ssi-iss@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
  5. The contract may then be issued and the completely signed SRCL and security clauses must be attached to the contract document. A copy of the contract or call-up, including the SRCL, must be sent to CSP at tpsgc.ssicontrats-isscontracts.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Important

If your requirement contains an IT security requirement, the vendor cannot process electronically on their site until the appropriate approval is provided by CSP. The IT inspection process will only be initiated by CSP upon receipt of the awarded contract/call-up.

Security requirement check list link

Common professional services security requirement check list #30

Summary

  • Access to controlled goods (Block 5a)
  • Access to protected and classified information and/or assets (Block 6a)
  • Type of Information: Canada (Block 7a)
  • No release restrictions (Block 7b)
  • Level of information—Protected A, B, Confidential, Secret and Top Secret (Block 7c)
  • Personnel security level—Reliability status, Secret and Top Secret (Block 10a)
  • Supplier to receive and store classified information or assets on its site or premises (Block 11a)
  • Supplier is required to use its IT systems to electronically process, produce or store classified information or data (Block 11d)

Security clauses

Security requirement for Canadian supplier: Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) file # Common-professional services security requirement check list #30

  1. The contractor/offeror must, at all times during the performance of the contract/standing offer, hold a valid facility security clearance at the level of top secret, with approved document safeguarding at the level of top secret, issued by the Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
  2. This contract includes access to controlled goods.  Prior to access, the contractor must be registered in the Controlled Goods Program of the CSP, PWGSC
  3. The contractor/offeror personnel requiring access to protected/classified information, assets or sensitive work site(s) must each hold a valid personnel security screening at the level of reliability status, secret or top secret as required, granted or approved by the CSP, PWGSC
  4. The contractor must not utilize its Information Technology systems to electronically process, produce or store any sensitive protected/classified information until the CSP, PWGSC has issued written approval. After approval has been granted, these tasks may be performed up to the level of top secret
  5. Subcontracts which contain security requirements are not to be awarded without the prior written permission of the CSP, PWGSC
  6. The contractor/offeror must comply with the provisions of the:
    1. Security Requirements Check List and security guide (if applicable), attached at Annex
    2. Contract Security Manual (latest edition)
Note

There are multiple levels of personnel security screenings associated with this file. In this instance, a Security Classification Guide must be added to the SRCL clarifying these screenings. The Security Classification Guide is normally generated by the organization's project authority and/or security authority.

Common professional services security requirement check list #31

Specific instructions

Should foreign suppliers bid on this procurement please contact Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) for an international security clause.

Should the client department raise any objections to the wording of the clause below, contact CSP, PWGSC prior to finalizing the contractual documentation. No changes to the clause wording is permitted without prior consultation with CSP, PWGSC.

The clauses and the electronic version of the SRCL (PDF) can now be forwarded to procurement for use in solicitation documents.

  1. For each SRCL, the procurement officer must not delete the common SRCL reference number found on the top each page
  2. For each SRCL, the client must include the contract number in the box at the top of each page of the SRCL (form TBS-SCT 350)
  3. The procurement officer may use the clauses for its solicitation documents, however, the procurement officer must ensure that:
    • Part A, Blocks 1, 2, 3 (if applicable) and 4 are completed (that is identify your government department, branch or directorate, and a brief description of the work. For example, 1 programmer analyst to provide on-site services for a period of 2 months)
    • Part D, Block 13 is completed and signed by the project authority (that is the government department`s end-user that approves the work being provided for the contract)
    • Part D, Block 14 is completed and signed by the organization security authority (that is the departmental security officer or DSO); and
  4. The procurement officer must ensure that the supplier meets all the security requirements prior to signing the SRCL in box 16 and issuing a call-up or contract award. CSP Call Centre may provide you with the security status of the supplier by contacting 1‑866‑368‑4646 or by email to ssi-iss@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
  5. The contract may then be issued and the completely signed SRCL and security clauses must be attached to the contract document. A copy of the contract or call-up, including the SRCL, must be sent to CSP at tpsgc.ssicontrats-isscontracts.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Important

If your requirement contains an IT security requirement, the vendor cannot process electronically on their site until the appropriate approval is provided by CSP. The IT inspection process will only be initiated by CSP upon receipt of the awarded contract/call-up.

Security requirement check list link

Common professional services security requirement check list #31

Summary

  • Access to controlled goods and JCP (Block 5a and 5b)
  • Access to protected and classified information and/or assets (Block 6a)
  • Type of Information: Canada (Block 7a)
  • No release restrictions (Block 7b)
  • Level of information—Protected A, B, Confidential, Secret and Top Secret (Block 7c)
  • Personnel security level—Reliability status, Secret and Top Secret (Block 10a)
  • Supplier to receive and store classified information or assets on its site or premises (Block 11a)
  • Supplier is required to use its IT systems to electronically process, produce or store classified information or data (Block 11d)

Security clauses

Security requirement for Canadian supplier: Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) file # Common-professional services security requirement check list #31

  1. The contractor/offeror must, at all times during the performance of the contract/standing offer, hold a valid facility security clearance at the level of top secret, with approved document safeguarding at the level of top secret, issued by the Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
  2. This contract includes access to controlled goods.  Prior to access, the contractor must be registered in the Controlled Goods Program of the CSP, PWGSC
  3. The contractor/offeror personnel requiring access to protected/classified information, assets or sensitive work site(s) must each hold a valid personnel security screening at the level of reliability status, secret or top secret as required, granted or approved by the CSP, PWGSC
  4. The contractor must not utilize its Information Technology systems to electronically process, produce or store any sensitive protected/classified information until the CSP, PWGSC has issued written approval. After approval has been granted, these tasks may be performed up to the level of top secret
  5. Subcontracts which contain security requirements are not to be awarded without the prior written permission of the CSP, PWGSC
  6. The contractor/offeror must comply with the provisions of the:
    1. Security Requirements Check List and security guide (if applicable), attached at Annex
    2. Contract Security Manual (latest edition)
Note

There are multiple levels of personnel security screenings associated with this file. In this instance, a Security Classification Guide must be added to the SRCL clarifying these screenings. The Security Classification Guide is normally generated by the organization's project authority and/or security authority.

Kindly be advised this contract involves unclassified military data subject to the provisions of the Technical Data Control Regulations indicated by the client at Block (5b new form; Block 9 old form) of the SRCL. It is required that the chosen Canadian or American suppliers become certified contractors in the U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP). The suppliers may obtain information on how to become certified in the JCP by reviewing the information on the site Handling militarily critical technical data: Joint Certification Program or by calling the Joint Certification Office at 1-800-352.3572.

Common professional services security requirement check list #32

Specific instructions

Should foreign suppliers bid on this procurement please contact Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) for an international security clause.

Should the client department raise any objections to the wording of the clause below, contact CSP, PWGSC prior to finalizing the contractual documentation. No changes to the clause wording is permitted without prior consultation with CSP, PWGSC.

The clauses and the electronic version of the SRCL (PDF) can now be forwarded to procurement for use in solicitation documents.

  1. For each SRCL, the procurement officer must not delete the common SRCL reference number found on the top each page
  2. For each SRCL, the client must include the contract number in the box at the top of each page of the SRCL (form TBS-SCT 350)
  3. The procurement officer may use the clauses for its solicitation documents, however, the procurement officer must ensure that:
    • Part A, Blocks 1, 2, 3 (if applicable) and 4 are completed (that is identify your government department, branch or directorate, and a brief description of the work. For example, 1 programmer analyst to provide on-site services for a period of 2 months)
    • Part D, Block 13 is completed and signed by the project authority (that is the government department`s end-user that approves the work being provided for the contract)
    • Part D, Block 14 is completed and signed by the organization security authority (that is the departmental security officer or DSO); and
  4. The procurement officer must ensure that the supplier meets all the security requirements prior to signing the SRCL in box 16 and issuing a call-up or contract award. CSP Call Centre may provide you with the security status of the supplier by contacting 1‑866‑368‑4646 or by email to ssi-iss@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
  5. The contract may then be issued and the completely signed SRCL and security clauses must be attached to the contract document. A copy of the contract or call-up, including the SRCL, must be sent to CSP at tpsgc.ssicontrats-isscontracts.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Important

If your requirement contains an IT security requirement, the vendor cannot process electronically on their site until the appropriate approval is provided by CSP. The IT inspection process will only be initiated by CSP upon receipt of the awarded contract/call-up.

Security requirement check list link

Common professional services security requirement check list #32

Summary

  • Access to protected information and/or assets (Block 6a)
  • Type of Information: Canada (Block 7a)
  • No release restrictions (Block 7b)
  • Level of information—Protected A (Block 7c)
  • Personnel security level—Reliability status (Block 10a)
  • Supplier to receive and store protected information or assets on its site or premises (Block 11a)
  • Supplier is required to use its IT systems to electronically process, produce or store protected information or data (Block 11d)

Security clauses

Security requirement for Canadian supplier: Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) file # Common-professional services security requirement check list #32

  1. The contractor/offeror must, at all times during the performance of the contract/standing offer, hold a valid designated organization screening (DOS) with approved document safeguarding at the level of protected A, issued by the Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
  2. The contractor/offeror personnel requiring access to protected information, assets or work site(s) must each hold a valid reliability status, granted or approved by the CSP, PWGSC
  3. The contractor must not utilize its Information Technology systems to electronically process, produce or store protected information until the CSP, PWGSC has issued written approval. After approval has been granted or approved, these tasks may be performed up to the level of protected A
  4. Subcontracts which contain security requirements are not to be awarded without the prior written permission of the CSP, PWGSC
  5. The contractor/offeror must comply with the provisions of the:
    1. Security Requirements Check List and security guide (if applicable), attached at Annex
    2. Contract Security Manual (latest edition)

Common professional services security requirement check list #33

Specific instructions

Should foreign suppliers bid on this procurement please contact Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) for an international security clause.

Should the client department raise any objections to the wording of the clause below, contact CSP, PWGSC prior to finalizing the contractual documentation. No changes to the clause wording is permitted without prior consultation with CSP, PWGSC.

The clauses and the electronic version of the SRCL (PDF) can now be forwarded to procurement for use in solicitation documents.

  1. For each SRCL, the procurement officer must not delete the common SRCL reference number found on the top each page
  2. For each SRCL, the client must include the contract number in the box at the top of each page of the SRCL (form TBS-SCT 350)
  3. The procurement officer may use the clauses for its solicitation documents, however, the procurement officer must ensure that:
    • Part A, Blocks 1, 2, 3 (if applicable) and 4 are completed (that is identify your government department, branch or directorate, and a brief description of the work. For example, 1 programmer analyst to provide on-site services for a period of 2 months)
    • Part D, Block 13 is completed and signed by the project authority (that is the government department`s end-user that approves the work being provided for the contract)
    • Part D, Block 14 is completed and signed by the organization security authority (that is the departmental security officer or DSO); and
  4. The procurement officer must ensure that the supplier meets all the security requirements prior to signing the SRCL in box 16 and issuing a call-up or contract award. CSP Call Centre may provide you with the security status of the supplier by contacting 1‑866‑368‑4646 or by email to ssi-iss@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
  5. The contract may then be issued and the completely signed SRCL and security clauses must be attached to the contract document. A copy of the contract or call-up, including the SRCL, must be sent to CSP at tpsgc.ssicontrats-isscontracts.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Important

If your requirement contains an IT security requirement, the vendor cannot process electronically on their site until the appropriate approval is provided by CSP. The IT inspection process will only be initiated by CSP upon receipt of the awarded contract/call-up.

Security requirement check list link

Common professional services security requirement check list #33

Summary

  • Access to protected information and/or assets (Block 6a)
  • Type of Information: Canada (Block 7a)
  • No release restrictions (Block 7b)
  • Level of information—Protected B (Block 7c)
  • Personnel security level—Reliability status (Block 10a)
  • Supplier to receive and store protected information or assets on its site or premises (Block 11a)
  • Supplier is required to use its IT systems to electronically process, produce or store protected information or data (Block 11d)

Security clauses

Security requirement for Canadian supplier: Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) file # Common-professional services security requirement check list #33

  1. The contractor/offeror must, at all times during the performance of the contract/standing offer, hold a valid designated organization screening (DOS) with approved document safeguarding at the level of protected B, issued by the Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
  2. The contractor/offeror personnel requiring access to protected information, assets or work site(s) must each hold a valid reliability status, granted or approved by the CSP, PWGSC
  3. The contractor must not utilize its Information Technology systems to electronically process, produce or store protected information until the CSP, PWGSC has issued written approval. After approval has been granted or approved, these tasks may be performed up to the level of protected B
  4. Subcontracts which contain security requirements are not to be awarded without the prior written permission of the CSP, PWGSC
  5. The contractor/offeror must comply with the provisions of the:
    1. Security Requirements Check List and security guide (if applicable), attached at Annex
    2. Contract Security Manual (latest edition)

Common professional services security requirement check list #34

Specific instructions

Should foreign suppliers bid on this procurement please contact Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) for an international security clause.

Should the client department raise any objections to the wording of the clause below, contact CSP, PWGSC prior to finalizing the contractual documentation. No changes to the clause wording is permitted without prior consultation with CSP, PWGSC.

The clauses and the electronic version of the SRCL (PDF) can now be forwarded to procurement for use in solicitation documents.

  1. For each SRCL, the procurement officer must not delete the common SRCL reference number found on the top each page
  2. For each SRCL, the client must include the contract number in the box at the top of each page of the SRCL (form TBS-SCT 350)
  3. The procurement officer may use the clauses for its solicitation documents, however, the procurement officer must ensure that:
    • Part A, Blocks 1, 2, 3 (if applicable) and 4 are completed (that is identify your government department, branch or directorate, and a brief description of the work. For example, 1 programmer analyst to provide on-site services for a period of 2 months)
    • Part D, Block 13 is completed and signed by the project authority (that is the government department`s end-user that approves the work being provided for the contract)
    • Part D, Block 14 is completed and signed by the organization security authority (that is the departmental security officer or DSO); and
  4. The procurement officer must ensure that the supplier meets all the security requirements prior to signing the SRCL in box 16 and issuing a call-up or contract award. CSP Call Centre may provide you with the security status of the supplier by contacting 1‑866‑368‑4646 or by email to ssi-iss@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
  5. The contract may then be issued and the completely signed SRCL and security clauses must be attached to the contract document. A copy of the contract or call-up, including the SRCL, must be sent to CSP at tpsgc.ssicontrats-isscontracts.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Important

If your requirement contains an IT security requirement, the vendor cannot process electronically on their site until the appropriate approval is provided by CSP. The IT inspection process will only be initiated by CSP upon receipt of the awarded contract/call-up.

Security requirement check list link

Common professional services security requirement check list #34

Summary

  • Access to classified information and/or assets (Block 6a)
  • Type of Information: Canada (Block 7a)
  • No release restrictions (Block 7b)
  • Level of information—Secret (Block 7c)
  • Personnel security level—Secret (Block 10a)

Security clauses

Security requirement for Canadian supplier: Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) file # Common-professional services security requirement check list #34

  1. The contractor/offeror must, at all times during the performance of the contract/standing offer, hold a valid facility security clearance at the level of secret, issued by the Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
  2. The contractor/offeror personnel requiring access to classified information, assets or sensitive work site(s) must each hold a valid personnel security screening at the level of secret as required, granted or approved by the CSP, PWGSC
  3. The contractor/offeror must not remove any classified information from the identified work site(s), and the contractor/offeror must ensure that its personnel are made aware of and comply with this restriction
  4. Subcontracts which contain security requirements are not to be awarded without the prior written permission of the CSP, PWGSC
  5. The contractor/offeror must comply with the provisions of the:
    1. Security Requirements Check List and security guide (if applicable), attached at Annex
    2. Contract Security Manual (latest edition)

Common professional services security requirement check list #35

Specific instructions

Should foreign suppliers bid on this procurement please contact Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) for an international security clause.

Should the client department raise any objections to the wording of the clause below, contact CSP, PWGSC prior to finalizing the contractual documentation. No changes to the clause wording is permitted without prior consultation with CSP, PWGSC.

The clauses and the electronic version of the SRCL (PDF) can now be forwarded to procurement for use in solicitation documents.

  1. For each SRCL, the procurement officer must not delete the common SRCL reference number found on the top each page
  2. For each SRCL, the client must include the contract number in the box at the top of each page of the SRCL (form TBS-SCT 350)
  3. The procurement officer may use the clauses for its solicitation documents, however, the procurement officer must ensure that:
    • Part A, Blocks 1, 2, 3 (if applicable) and 4 are completed (that is identify your government department, branch or directorate, and a brief description of the work. For example, 1 programmer analyst to provide on-site services for a period of 2 months)
    • Part D, Block 13 is completed and signed by the project authority (that is the government department`s end-user that approves the work being provided for the contract)
    • Part D, Block 14 is completed and signed by the organization security authority (that is the departmental security officer or DSO); and
  4. The procurement officer must ensure that the supplier meets all the security requirements prior to signing the SRCL in box 16 and issuing a call-up or contract award. CSP Call Centre may provide you with the security status of the supplier by contacting 1‑866‑368‑4646 or by email to ssi-iss@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
  5. The contract may then be issued and the completely signed SRCL and security clauses must be attached to the contract document. A copy of the contract or call-up, including the SRCL, must be sent to CSP at tpsgc.ssicontrats-isscontracts.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Important

If your requirement contains an IT security requirement, the vendor cannot process electronically on their site until the appropriate approval is provided by CSP. The IT inspection process will only be initiated by CSP upon receipt of the awarded contract/call-up.

Security requirement check list link

Common professional services security requirement check list #35

Summary

  • Access to classified information and/or assets (Block 6a)
  • Type of Information: Canada (Block 7a)
  • No release restrictions (Block 7b)
  • Level of information—Top Secret (Block 7c)
  • Personnel security level—Top Secret (Block 10a)

Security clauses

Security requirement for Canadian supplier: Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) file # Common-professional services security requirement check list #35

  1. The contractor/offeror must, at all times during the performance of the contract/standing offer, hold a valid facility security clearance at the level of top secret, issued by the Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
  2. The contractor/offeror personnel requiring access to classified information, assets or sensitive work site(s) must each hold a valid personnel security screening at the level of top secret as required, granted or approved by the CSP, PWGSC
  3. The contractor/offeror must not remove any classified information from the identified work site(s), and the contractor/offeror must ensure that its personnel are made aware of and comply with this restriction.
  4. Subcontracts which contain security requirements are not to be awarded without the prior written permission of the CSP, PWGSC
  5. The contractor/offeror must comply with the provisions of the:
    1. Security Requirements Check List and security guide (if applicable), attached at Annex
    2. Contract Security Manual (latest edition)

Common professional services security requirement check list #36

Specific instructions

Should foreign suppliers bid on this procurement please contact Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) for an international security clause.

Should the client department raise any objections to the wording of the clause below, contact CSP, PWGSC prior to finalizing the contractual documentation. No changes to the clause wording is permitted without prior consultation with CSP, PWGSC.

The clauses and the electronic version of the SRCL (PDF) can now be forwarded to procurement for use in solicitation documents.

  1. For each SRCL, the procurement officer must not delete the common SRCL reference number found on the top each page
  2. For each SRCL, the client must include the contract number in the box at the top of each page of the SRCL (form TBS-SCT 350)
  3. The procurement officer may use the clauses for its solicitation documents, however, the procurement officer must ensure that:
    • Part A, Blocks 1, 2, 3 (if applicable) and 4 are completed (that is identify your government department, branch or directorate, and a brief description of the work. For example, 1 programmer analyst to provide on-site services for a period of 2 months)
    • Part D, Block 13 is completed and signed by the project authority (that is the government department`s end-user that approves the work being provided for the contract)
    • Part D, Block 14 is completed and signed by the organization security authority (that is the departmental security officer or DSO); and
  4. The procurement officer must ensure that the supplier meets all the security requirements prior to signing the SRCL in box 16 and issuing a call-up or contract award. CSP Call Centre may provide you with the security status of the supplier by contacting 1‑866‑368‑4646 or by email to ssi-iss@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
  5. The contract may then be issued and the completely signed SRCL and security clauses must be attached to the contract document. A copy of the contract or call-up, including the SRCL, must be sent to CSP at tpsgc.ssicontrats-isscontracts.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Important

If your requirement contains an IT security requirement, the vendor cannot process electronically on their site until the appropriate approval is provided by CSP. The IT inspection process will only be initiated by CSP upon receipt of the awarded contract/call-up.

Security requirement check list link

Common professional services security requirement check list #36

Summary

  • Access to protected and classified information and/or assets (Block 6a)
  • Type of Information: Canada (Block 7a)
  • No release restrictions (Block 7b)
  • Level of information—Protected A, B, and Secret (Block 7c)
  • Personnel security level—Reliability status and Secret (Block 10a)
  • Supplier to receive and store protected information or assets on its site or premises (Block 11a)

Security clauses

Security requirement for Canadian supplier: Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) file # Common-professional services security requirement check list #36

  1. The contractor/offeror must, at all times during the performance of the contract/standing offer, hold a valid facility security clearance at the level of secret, with approved document safeguarding at the level of protected B , issued by the Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
  2. The contractor/offeror personnel requiring access to protected/classified information, assets or sensitive work site(s) must each hold a valid personnel security screening at the level of reliability status or secret as required, granted or approved by the CSP, PWGSC
  3. Processing of protected/classified information electronically at the contractor/offeror's site is not permitted under this contract/standing offer
  4. Subcontracts which contain security requirements are not to be awarded without the prior written permission of the CSP, PWGSC
  5. The contractor/offeror must comply with the provisions of the:
    1. Security Requirements Check List and security guide (if applicable), attached at Annex
    2. Contract Security Manual (latest edition)
Note

There are multiple levels of personnel security screenings associated with this file. In this instance, a Security Classification Guide must be added to the SRCL clarifying these screenings. The Security Classification Guide is normally generated by the organization's project authority and/or security authority.

Common professional services security requirement check list #37

Specific instructions

Should foreign suppliers bid on this procurement please contact Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) for an international security clause.

Should the client department raise any objections to the wording of the clause below, contact CSP, PWGSC prior to finalizing the contractual documentation. No changes to the clause wording is permitted without prior consultation with CSP, PWGSC.

The clauses and the electronic version of the SRCL (PDF) can now be forwarded to procurement for use in solicitation documents.

  1. For each SRCL, the procurement officer must not delete the common SRCL reference number found on the top each page
  2. For each SRCL, the client must include the contract number in the box at the top of each page of the SRCL (form TBS-SCT 350)
  3. The procurement officer may use the clauses for its solicitation documents, however, the procurement officer must ensure that:
    • Part A, Blocks 1, 2, 3 (if applicable) and 4 are completed (that is identify your government department, branch or directorate, and a brief description of the work. For example, 1 programmer analyst to provide on-site services for a period of 2 months)
    • Part D, Block 13 is completed and signed by the project authority (that is the government department`s end-user that approves the work being provided for the contract)
    • Part D, Block 14 is completed and signed by the organization security authority (that is the departmental security officer or DSO); and
  4. The procurement officer must ensure that the supplier meets all the security requirements prior to signing the SRCL in box 16 and issuing a call-up or contract award. CSP Call Centre may provide you with the security status of the supplier by contacting 1‑866‑368‑4646 or by email to ssi-iss@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
  5. The contract may then be issued and the completely signed SRCL and security clauses must be attached to the contract document. A copy of the contract or call-up, including the SRCL, must be sent to CSP at tpsgc.ssicontrats-isscontracts.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Important

If your requirement contains an IT security requirement, the vendor cannot process electronically on their site until the appropriate approval is provided by CSP. The IT inspection process will only be initiated by CSP upon receipt of the awarded contract/call-up.

Security requirement check list link

Common professional services security requirement check list #37

Summary

  • Access to protected and classified information and/or assets (Block 6a)
  • Type of Information: Canada (Block 7a)
  • No release restrictions (Block 7b)
  • Level of information—Protected A, B and Secret (Block 7c)
  • Personnel security level—Reliability status and Secret (Block 10a)
  • Supplier to receive and store protected information or assets on its site or premises (Block 11a)
  • Supplier is required to use its IT systems to electronically process, produce or store protected information or data (Block 11d)

Security clauses

Security requirement for Canadian supplier: Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) file # Common-professional services security requirement check list #37

  1. The contractor/offeror must, at all times during the performance of the contract/standing offer, hold a valid facility security clearance at the level of secret, with approved document safeguarding at the level of protected B, issued by the Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
  2. The contractor/offeror personnel requiring access to protected/classified information, assets or sensitive work site(s) must each hold a valid personnel security screening at the level of reliability status or secret as required, granted or approved by the CSP, PWGSC
  3. The contractor must not utilize its Information Technology systems to electronically process, produce or store any sensitive protected/classified information until the CSP, PWGSC has issued written approval. After approval has been granted, these tasks may be performed up to the level of protected B
  4. Subcontracts which contain security requirements are not to be awarded without the prior written permission of the CSP, PWGSC
  5. The contractor/offeror must comply with the provisions of the:
    1. Security Requirements Check List and security guide (if applicable), attached at Annex
    2. Contract Security Manual (latest edition)
Note

There are multiple levels of personnel security screenings associated with this file. In this instance, a Security Classification Guide must be added to the SRCL clarifying these screenings. The Security Classification Guide is normally generated by the organization's project authority and/or security authority.

Common professional services security requirement check list #38

Specific instructions

Should foreign suppliers bid on this procurement please contact Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) for an international security clause.

Should the client department raise any objections to the wording of the clause below, contact CSP, PWGSC prior to finalizing the contractual documentation. No changes to the clause wording is permitted without prior consultation with CSP, PWGSC.

The clauses and the electronic version of the SRCL (PDF) can now be forwarded to procurement for use in solicitation documents.

  1. For each SRCL, the procurement officer must not delete the common SRCL reference number found on the top each page
  2. For each SRCL, the client must include the contract number in the box at the top of each page of the SRCL (form TBS-SCT 350)
  3. The procurement officer may use the clauses for its solicitation documents, however, the procurement officer must ensure that:
    • Part A, Blocks 1, 2, 3 (if applicable) and 4 are completed (that is identify your government department, branch or directorate, and a brief description of the work. For example, 1 programmer analyst to provide on-site services for a period of 2 months)
    • Part D, Block 13 is completed and signed by the project authority (that is the government department`s end-user that approves the work being provided for the contract)
    • Part D, Block 14 is completed and signed by the organization security authority (that is the departmental security officer or DSO); and
  4. The procurement officer must ensure that the supplier meets all the security requirements prior to signing the SRCL in box 16 and issuing a call-up or contract award. CSP Call Centre may provide you with the security status of the supplier by contacting 1‑866‑368‑4646 or by email to ssi-iss@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
  5. The contract may then be issued and the completely signed SRCL and security clauses must be attached to the contract document. A copy of the contract or call-up, including the SRCL, must be sent to CSP at tpsgc.ssicontrats-isscontracts.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Important

If your requirement contains an IT security requirement, the vendor cannot process electronically on their site until the appropriate approval is provided by CSP. The IT inspection process will only be initiated by CSP upon receipt of the awarded contract/call-up.

Security requirement check list link

Common professional services security requirement check list #38

Summary

  • Access to protected and classified information and/or assets (Block 6a)
  • Type of Information: Canada (Block 7a)
  • No release restrictions (Block 7b)
  • Level of information—Protected A, B and Top Secret (Block 7c)
  • Personnel security level—Reliability status and Top Secret (Block 10a)
  • Supplier to receive and store protected information or assets on its site or premises (Block 11a)

Security clauses

Security requirement for Canadian supplier: Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) file # Common-professional services security requirement check list #38

  1. The contractor/offeror must, at all times during the performance of the contract/standing offer, hold a valid facility security clearance at the level of top secret, with approved document safeguarding at the level of protected B, issued by the Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
  2. The contractor/offeror personnel requiring access to protected/classified information, assets or sensitive work site(s) must each hold a valid personnel security screening at the level of reliability or top secret as required, granted or approved by the CSP, PWGSC
  3. Processing of protected/classified information electronically at the contractor/offeror's site is not permitted under this contract/standing offer
  4. Subcontracts which contain security requirements are not to be awarded without the prior written permission of the CSP, PWGSC
  5. The contractor/offeror must comply with the provisions of the:
    1. Security Requirements Check List and security guide (if applicable), attached at Annex
    2. Contract Security Manual (latest edition)
Note

There are multiple levels of personnel security screenings associated with this file. In this instance, a Security Classification Guide must be added to the SRCL clarifying these screenings. The Security Classification Guide is normally generated by the organization's project authority and/or security authority.

Common professional services security requirement check list #39

Specific instructions

Should foreign suppliers bid on this procurement please contact Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) for an international security clause.

Should the client department raise any objections to the wording of the clause below, contact CSP, PWGSC prior to finalizing the contractual documentation. No changes to the clause wording is permitted without prior consultation with CSP, PWGSC.

The clauses and the electronic version of the SRCL (PDF) can now be forwarded to procurement for use in solicitation documents.

  1. For each SRCL, the procurement officer must not delete the common SRCL reference number found on the top each page
  2. For each SRCL, the client must include the contract number in the box at the top of each page of the SRCL (form TBS-SCT 350)
  3. The procurement officer may use the clauses for its solicitation documents, however, the procurement officer must ensure that:
    • Part A, Blocks 1, 2, 3 (if applicable) and 4 are completed (that is identify your government department, branch or directorate, and a brief description of the work. For example, 1 programmer analyst to provide on-site services for a period of 2 months)
    • Part D, Block 13 is completed and signed by the project authority (that is the government department`s end-user that approves the work being provided for the contract)
    • Part D, Block 14 is completed and signed by the organization security authority (that is the departmental security officer or DSO); and
  4. The procurement officer must ensure that the supplier meets all the security requirements prior to signing the SRCL in box 16 and issuing a call-up or contract award. CSP Call Centre may provide you with the security status of the supplier by contacting 1‑866‑368‑4646 or by email to ssi-iss@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
  5. The contract may then be issued and the completely signed SRCL and security clauses must be attached to the contract document. A copy of the contract or call-up, including the SRCL, must be sent to CSP at tpsgc.ssicontrats-isscontracts.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Important

If your requirement contains an IT security requirement, the vendor cannot process electronically on their site until the appropriate approval is provided by CSP. The IT inspection process will only be initiated by CSP upon receipt of the awarded contract/call-up.

Security requirement check list link

Common professional services security requirement check list #39

Summary

  • Access to controlled goods (Block 5a)
  • Access to protected information and/or assets (Block 6a)
  • Type of Information: Canada (Block 7a)
  • No release restrictions (Block 7b)
  • Level of information—Protected A (Block 7c)
  • Personnel security level—Reliability status (Block 10a)
  • Supplier to receive and store protected information or assets on its site or premises (Block 11a)
  • Supplier is required to use its IT systems to electronically process, produce or store protected information or data (Block 11d)

Security Clauses

Security requirement for Canadian supplier: Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) file # Common-professional services security requirement check list #39

  1. The contractor/offeror must, at all times during the performance of the contract/standing offer, hold a valid designated organization screening (DOS) with approved document safeguarding at the level of protected A, issued by the Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
  2. This contract includes access to controlled goods.  Prior to access, the contractor must be registered in the Controlled Goods Program of the CSP, PWGSC
  3. The contractor/offeror personnel requiring access to protected information, assets or work site(s) must each hold a valid reliability status, granted or approved by the CSP, PWGSC
  4. The contractor must not utilize its Information Technology systems to electronically process, produce or store protected information until the CSP, PWGSC has issued written approval. After approval has been granted or approved, these tasks may be performed up to the level of protected A
  5. Subcontracts which contain security requirements are not to be awarded without the prior written permission of the CSP, PWGSC
  6. The contractor/offeror must comply with the provisions of the:
    1. Security Requirements Check List and security guide (if applicable), attached at Annex
    2. Contract Security Manual (latest edition)

Common professional services security requirement check list #40

Specific instructions

Should foreign suppliers bid on this procurement please contact Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) for an international security clause.

Should the client department raise any objections to the wording of the clause below, contact CSP, PWGSC prior to finalizing the contractual documentation. No changes to the clause wording is permitted without prior consultation with CSP, PWGSC.

The clauses and the electronic version of the SRCL (PDF) can now be forwarded to procurement for use in solicitation documents.

  1. For each SRCL, the procurement officer must not delete the common SRCL reference number found on the top each page
  2. For each SRCL, the client must include the contract number in the box at the top of each page of the SRCL (form TBS-SCT 350)
  3. The procurement officer may use the clauses for its solicitation documents, however, the procurement officer must ensure that:
    • Part A, Blocks 1, 2, 3 (if applicable) and 4 are completed (that is identify your government department, branch or directorate, and a brief description of the work. For example, 1 programmer analyst to provide on-site services for a period of 2 months)
    • Part D, Block 13 is completed and signed by the project authority (that is the government department`s end-user that approves the work being provided for the contract)
    • Part D, Block 14 is completed and signed by the organization security authority (that is the departmental security officer or DSO); and
  4. The procurement officer must ensure that the supplier meets all the security requirements prior to signing the SRCL in box 16 and issuing a call-up or contract award. CSP Call Centre may provide you with the security status of the supplier by contacting 1‑866‑368‑4646 or by email to ssi-iss@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
  5. The contract may then be issued and the completely signed SRCL and security clauses must be attached to the contract document. A copy of the contract or call-up, including the SRCL, must be sent to CSP at tpsgc.ssicontrats-isscontracts.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Important

If your requirement contains an IT security requirement, the vendor cannot process electronically on their site until the appropriate approval is provided by CSP. The IT inspection process will only be initiated by CSP upon receipt of the awarded contract/call-up.

Security requirement check list link

Common professional services security requirement check list #40

Summary

  • Access to controlled goods (Block 5a)
  • Access to protected information and/or assets (Block 6a)
  • Type of Information: Canada (Block 7a)
  • No release restrictions (Block 7b)
  • Level of information—Protected A (Block 7c)
  • Personnel security level—Reliability status (Block 10a)
  • Supplier to receive and store protected information or assets on its site or premises (Block 11a)
  • Supplier is required to use its IT systems to electronically process, produce or store protected information or data (Block 11d)

Security clauses

Security requirement for Canadian supplier: Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) file # Common-professional services security requirement check list #40

  1. The contractor/offeror must, at all times during the performance of the contract/standing offer, hold a valid designated organization screening (DOS) with approved document safeguarding at the level of protected B, issued by the Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
  2. This contract includes access to controlled goods. Prior to access, the contractor must be registered in the Controlled Goods Program of the CSP, PWGSC
  3. The contractor/offeror personnel requiring access to protected information, assets or work site(s) must each hold a valid reliability status, granted or approved by the CSP, PWGSC
  4. The contractor must not utilize its Information Technology systems to electronically process, produce or store protected information until the CSP, PWGSC has issued written approval. After approval has been granted or approved, these tasks may be performed up to the level of protected B
  5. Subcontracts which contain security requirements are not to be awarded without the prior written permission of the CSP, PWGSC
  6. The contractor/offeror must comply with the provisions of the:
    1. Security Requirements Check List and security guide (if applicable), attached at Annex
    2. Contract Security Manual (latest edition)

Common professional services security requirement check list #41

Specific instructions

Should foreign suppliers bid on this procurement please contact Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) for an international security clause.

Should the client department raise any objections to the wording of the clause below, contact CSP, PWGSC prior to finalizing the contractual documentation. No changes to the clause wording is permitted without prior consultation with CSP, PWGSC.

The clauses and the electronic version of the SRCL (PDF) can now be forwarded to procurement for use in solicitation documents.

  1. For each SRCL, the procurement officer must not delete the common SRCL reference number found on the top each page
  2. For each SRCL, the client must include the contract number in the box at the top of each page of the SRCL (form TBS-SCT 350)
  3. The procurement officer may use the clauses for its solicitation documents, however, the procurement officer must ensure that:
    • Part A, Blocks 1, 2, 3 (if applicable) and 4 are completed (that is identify your government department, branch or directorate, and a brief description of the work. For example, 1 programmer analyst to provide on-site services for a period of 2 months)
    • Part D, Block 13 is completed and signed by the project authority (that is the government department`s end-user that approves the work being provided for the contract)
    • Part D, Block 14 is completed and signed by the organization security authority (that is the departmental security officer or DSO); and
  4. The procurement officer must ensure that the supplier meets all the security requirements prior to signing the SRCL in box 16 and issuing a call-up or contract award. CSP Call Centre may provide you with the security status of the supplier by contacting 1‑866‑368‑4646 or by email to ssi-iss@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
  5. The contract may then be issued and the completely signed SRCL and security clauses must be attached to the contract document. A copy of the contract or call-up, including the SRCL, must be sent to CSP at tpsgc.ssicontrats-isscontracts.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Important

If your requirement contains an IT security requirement, the vendor cannot process electronically on their site until the appropriate approval is provided by CSP. The IT inspection process will only be initiated by CSP upon receipt of the awarded contract/call-up.

Security requirement check list link

Common professional services security requirement check list #41

Summary

  • Access to controlled goods (Block 5a)
  • Access to classified information and/or assets (Block 6a)
  • Type of Information: Canada (Block 7a)
  • No release restrictions (Block 7b)
  • Level of information—Secret (Block 7c)
  • Personnel security level—Secret (Block 10a)

Security clauses

Security requirement for Canadian supplier: Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) file # Common-professional services security requirement check list #41

  1. The contractor/offeror must, at all times during the performance of the contract/standing offer, hold a valid facility security clearance at the level of secret, issued by the Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
  2. This contract includes access to controlled goods. Prior to access, the contractor must be registered in the Controlled Goods Program of the CSP, PWGSC
  3. The contractor/offeror personnel requiring access to classified information, assets or sensitive work site(s) must each hold a valid personnel security screening at the level of secret as required, granted or approved by the CSP, PWGSC
  4. The contractor/offeror must not remove any classified information from the identified work site(s), and the contractor/offeror must ensure that its personnel are made aware of and comply with this restriction
  5. Subcontracts which contain security requirements are not to be awarded without the prior written permission of the CSP, PWGSC
  6. The contractor/offeror must comply with the provisions of the:
    1. Security Requirements Check List and security guide (if applicable), attached at Annex
    2. Contract Security Manual (latest edition)
Note

There are multiple levels of personnel security screenings associated with this file. In this instance, a Security Classification Guide must be added to the SRCL clarifying these screenings. The Security Classification Guide is normally generated by the organization's project authority and/or security authority.

Common professional services security requirement check list #42

Specific instructions

Should foreign suppliers bid on this procurement please contact Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) for an international security clause.

Should the client department raise any objections to the wording of the clause below, contact CSP, PWGSC prior to finalizing the contractual documentation. No changes to the clause wording is permitted without prior consultation with CSP, PWGSC.

The clauses and the electronic version of the SRCL (PDF) can now be forwarded to procurement for use in solicitation documents.

  1. For each SRCL, the procurement officer must not delete the common SRCL reference number found on the top each page
  2. For each SRCL, the client must include the contract number in the box at the top of each page of the SRCL (form TBS-SCT 350)
  3. The procurement officer may use the clauses for its solicitation documents, however, the procurement officer must ensure that:
    • Part A, Blocks 1, 2, 3 (if applicable) and 4 are completed (that is identify your government department, branch or directorate, and a brief description of the work. For example, 1 programmer analyst to provide on-site services for a period of 2 months)
    • Part D, Block 13 is completed and signed by the project authority (that is the government department`s end-user that approves the work being provided for the contract)
    • Part D, Block 14 is completed and signed by the organization security authority (that is the departmental security officer or DSO); and
  4. The procurement officer must ensure that the supplier meets all the security requirements prior to signing the SRCL in box 16 and issuing a call-up or contract award. CSP Call Centre may provide you with the security status of the supplier by contacting 1‑866‑368‑4646 or by email to ssi-iss@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
  5. The contract may then be issued and the completely signed SRCL and security clauses must be attached to the contract document. A copy of the contract or call-up, including the SRCL, must be sent to CSP at tpsgc.ssicontrats-isscontracts.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Important

If your requirement contains an IT security requirement, the vendor cannot process electronically on their site until the appropriate approval is provided by CSP. The IT inspection process will only be initiated by CSP upon receipt of the awarded contract/call-up.

Security requirement check list link

Common professional services security requirement check list #42

Summary

  • Access to controlled goods (Block 5a);
  • Access to Classified information and/or assets (Block 6a);
  • Type of Information: Canada (Block 7a);
  • No release restrictions (Block 7b);
  • Level of information—Top Secret (Block 7c);
  • Personnel security level—Top Secret (Block 10a);

Security clauses

Security requirement for Canadian supplier: Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) file # Common-professional services security requirement check list #42

  1. The contractor/offeror must, at all times during the performance of the contract/standing offer, hold a valid facility security clearance at the level of top secret, issued by the Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
  2. This contract includes access to controlled goods.  Prior to access, the contractor must be registered in the Controlled Goods Program of the CSP, PWGSC
  3. The contractor/offeror personnel requiring access to classified information, assets or sensitive work site(s) must each hold a valid personnel security screening at the level of top secret as required, granted or approved by the CSP, PWGSC
  4. The contractor/offeror must not remove any classified information from the identified work site(s), and the contractor/offeror must ensure that its personnel are made aware of and comply with this restriction
  5. Subcontracts which contain security requirements are not to be awarded without the prior written permission of the CSP, PWGSC
  6. The contractor/offeror must comply with the provisions of the:
    1. Security Requirements Check List and security guide (if applicable), attached at Annex
    2. Contract Security Manual (latest edition)

Common professional services security requirement check list #43

Specific instructions

Should foreign suppliers bid on this procurement please contact Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) for an international security clause.

Should the client department raise any objections to the wording of the clause below, contact CSP, PWGSC prior to finalizing the contractual documentation. No changes to the clause wording is permitted without prior consultation with CSP, PWGSC.

The clauses and the electronic version of the SRCL (PDF) can now be forwarded to procurement for use in solicitation documents.

  1. For each SRCL, the procurement officer must not delete the common SRCL reference number found on the top each page
  2. For each SRCL, the client must include the contract number in the box at the top of each page of the SRCL (form TBS-SCT 350)
  3. The procurement officer may use the clauses for its solicitation documents, however, the procurement officer must ensure that:
    • Part A, Blocks 1, 2, 3 (if applicable) and 4 are completed (that is identify your government department, branch or directorate, and a brief description of the work. For example, 1 programmer analyst to provide on-site services for a period of 2 months)
    • Part D, Block 13 is completed and signed by the project authority (that is the government department`s end-user that approves the work being provided for the contract)
    • Part D, Block 14 is completed and signed by the organization security authority (that is the departmental security officer or DSO); and
  4. The procurement officer must ensure that the supplier meets all the security requirements prior to signing the SRCL in box 16 and issuing a call-up or contract award. CSP Call Centre may provide you with the security status of the supplier by contacting 1‑866‑368‑4646 or by email to ssi-iss@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
  5. The contract may then be issued and the completely signed SRCL and security clauses must be attached to the contract document. A copy of the contract or call-up, including the SRCL, must be sent to CSP at tpsgc.ssicontrats-isscontracts.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Important

If your requirement contains an IT security requirement, the vendor cannot process electronically on their site until the appropriate approval is provided by CSP. The IT inspection process will only be initiated by CSP upon receipt of the awarded contract/call-up.

Security requirement check list link

Common professional services security requirement check list #43

Summary

  • Access to controlled goods (Block 5a)
  • Access to protected and classified information and/or assets (Block 6a)
  • Type of Information: Canada (Block 7a)
  • No release restrictions (Block 7b)
  • Level of information—Protected A, B and Secret (Block 7c)
  • Personnel security level—Reliability status and Secret (Block 10a)
  • Supplier to receive and store protected information or assets on its site or premises (Block 11a)

Security clauses

Security requirement for Canadian supplier: Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) file # Common-professional services security requirement check list #43

  1. The contractor/offeror must, at all times during the performance of the contract/standing offer, hold a valid facility security clearance at the level of secret, with approved document safeguarding at the level of protected B, issued by the Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
  2. This contract includes access to controlled goods.  Prior to access, the contractor must be registered in the Controlled Goods Program of the CSP, PWGSC
  3. The contractor/offeror personnel requiring access to protected/classified information, assets or sensitive work site(s) must each hold a valid personnel security screening at the level of reliability status or secret as required, granted or approved by the CSP, PWGSC
  4. The contractor must not utilize its Information Technology systems to electronically process, produce or store any sensitive protected/classified information until the CSP, PWGSC has issued written approval. After approval has been granted, these tasks may be performed up to the level of protected B
  5. Subcontracts which contain security requirements are not to be awarded without the prior written permission of the CSP, PWGSC
  6. The contractor/offeror must comply with the provisions of the:
    1. Security Requirements Check List and security guide (if applicable), attached at Annex
    2. Contract Security Manual (latest edition)
Note

There are multiple levels of personnel security screenings associated with this file. In this instance, a Security Classification Guide must be added to the SRCL clarifying these screenings. The Security Classification Guide is normally generated by the organization's project authority and/or security authority.

Common professional services security requirement check list #44

Specific instructions

Should foreign suppliers bid on this procurement please contact Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) for an international security clause.

Should the client department raise any objections to the wording of the clause below, contact CSP, PWGSC prior to finalizing the contractual documentation. No changes to the clause wording is permitted without prior consultation with CSP, PWGSC.

The clauses and the electronic version of the SRCL (PDF) can now be forwarded to procurement for use in solicitation documents.

  1. For each SRCL, the procurement officer must not delete the common SRCL reference number found on the top each page
  2. For each SRCL, the client must include the contract number in the box at the top of each page of the SRCL (form TBS-SCT 350)
  3. The procurement officer may use the clauses for its solicitation documents, however, the procurement officer must ensure that:
    • Part A, Blocks 1, 2, 3 (if applicable) and 4 are completed (that is identify your government department, branch or directorate, and a brief description of the work. For example, 1 programmer analyst to provide on-site services for a period of 2 months)
    • Part D, Block 13 is completed and signed by the project authority (that is the government department`s end-user that approves the work being provided for the contract)
    • Part D, Block 14 is completed and signed by the organization security authority (that is the departmental security officer or DSO); and
  4. The procurement officer must ensure that the supplier meets all the security requirements prior to signing the SRCL in box 16 and issuing a call-up or contract award. CSP Call Centre may provide you with the security status of the supplier by contacting 1‑866‑368‑4646 or by email to ssi-iss@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
  5. The contract may then be issued and the completely signed SRCL and security clauses must be attached to the contract document. A copy of the contract or call-up, including the SRCL, must be sent to CSP at tpsgc.ssicontrats-isscontracts.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Important

If your requirement contains an IT security requirement, the vendor cannot process electronically on their site until the appropriate approval is provided by CSP. The IT inspection process will only be initiated by CSP upon receipt of the awarded contract/call-up.

Security requirement check list link

Common professional services security requirement check list #44

Summary

  • Access to controlled goods (Block 5a)
  • Access to protected and classified information and/or assets (Block 6a)
  • Type of Information: Canada (Block 7a)
  • No release restrictions (Block 7b)
  • Level of information—Protected A, B and Secret (Block 7c)
  • Personnel security level—Reliability status and Secret (Block 10a)
  • Supplier to receive and store protected information or assets on its site or premises (Block 11a)
  • Supplier is required to use its IT systems to electronically process, produce or store protected information or data (Block 11d)

Security clauses

Security requirement for Canadian supplier: Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) file # Common-professional services security requirement check list #44

  1. The contractor/offeror must, at all times during the performance of the contract/standing offer, hold a valid facility security clearance at the level of secret, with approved document safeguarding at the level of protected B, issued by the Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
  2. This contract includes access to controlled goods. Prior to access, the contractor must be registered in the Controlled Goods Program of the CSP, PWGSC
  3. The contractor/offeror personnel requiring access to protected/classified information, assets or sensitive work site(s) must each hold a valid personnel security screening at the level of reliability status or secret as required, granted or approved by the CSP, PWGSC
  4. The contractor must not utilize its Information Technology systems to electronically process, produce or store any sensitive protected/classified information until the CSP, PWGSC has issued written approval. After approval has been granted, these tasks may be performed up to the level of protected B
  5. Subcontracts which contain security requirements are not to be awarded without the prior written permission of the CSP, PWGSC
  6. The contractor/offeror must comply with the provisions of the:
    1. Security Requirements Check List and security guide (if applicable), attached at Annex
    2. Contract Security Manual (latest edition)
Note

There are multiple levels of personnel security screenings associated with this file. In this instance, a Security Classification Guide must be added to the SRCL clarifying these screenings. The Security Classification Guide is normally generated by the organization's project authority and/or security authority.

Common professional services security requirement check list #45

Specific instructions

Should foreign suppliers bid on this procurement please contact Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) for an international security clause.

Should the client department raise any objections to the wording of the clause below, contact CSP, PWGSC prior to finalizing the contractual documentation. No changes to the clause wording is permitted without prior consultation with CSP, PWGSC.

The clauses and the electronic version of the SRCL (PDF) can now be forwarded to procurement for use in solicitation documents.

  1. For each SRCL, the procurement officer must not delete the common SRCL reference number found on the top each page
  2. For each SRCL, the client must include the contract number in the box at the top of each page of the SRCL (form TBS-SCT 350)
  3. The procurement officer may use the clauses for its solicitation documents, however, the procurement officer must ensure that:
    • Part A, Blocks 1, 2, 3 (if applicable) and 4 are completed (that is identify your government department, branch or directorate, and a brief description of the work. For example, 1 programmer analyst to provide on-site services for a period of 2 months)
    • Part D, Block 13 is completed and signed by the project authority (that is the government department`s end-user that approves the work being provided for the contract)
    • Part D, Block 14 is completed and signed by the organization security authority (that is the departmental security officer or DSO); and
  4. The procurement officer must ensure that the supplier meets all the security requirements prior to signing the SRCL in box 16 and issuing a call-up or contract award. CSP Call Centre may provide you with the security status of the supplier by contacting 1‑866‑368‑4646 or by email to ssi-iss@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
  5. The contract may then be issued and the completely signed SRCL and security clauses must be attached to the contract document. A copy of the contract or call-up, including the SRCL, must be sent to CSP at tpsgc.ssicontrats-isscontracts.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Important

If your requirement contains an IT security requirement, the vendor cannot process electronically on their site until the appropriate approval is provided by CSP. The IT inspection process will only be initiated by CSP upon receipt of the awarded contract/call-up.

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Common professional services security requirement check list #45

Summary

  • Access to controlled goods (Block 5a)
  • Access to protected and classified information and/or assets (Block 6a)
  • Type of Information: Canada (Block 7a)
  • No release restrictions (Block 7b)
  • Level of information—Protected A, B and Top Secret (Block 7c)
  • Personnel security level—Reliability status and Top Secret (Block 10a)
  • Supplier to receive and store protected information or assets on its site or premises (Block 11a)

Security clauses

Security requirement for Canadian supplier: Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) file # Common-professional services security requirement check list #45

  1. The contractor/offeror must, at all times during the performance of the contract/standing offer, hold a valid facility security clearance at the level of top secret, with approved document safeguarding at the level of protected B, issued by the Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
  2. This contract includes access to controlled goods. Prior to access, the contractor must be registered in the Controlled Goods Program of the CSP, PWGSC
  3. The contractor/offeror personnel requiring access to protected/classified information, assets or sensitive work site(s) must each hold a valid personnel security screening at the level of reliability or top secret as required, granted or approved by the CSP, PWGSC
  4. The contractor must not utilize its Information Technology systems to electronically process, produce or store any sensitive protected information until the CSP, PWGSC has issued written approval. After approval has been granted, these tasks may be performed up to the level of protected B
  5. Subcontracts which contain security requirements are not to be awarded without the prior written permission of the CSP, PWGSC
  6. The contractor/offeror must comply with the provisions of the:
    1. Security Requirements Check List and security guide (if applicable), attached at Annex
    2. Contract Security Manual (latest edition)
Note

There are multiple levels of personnel security screenings associated with this file. In this instance, a Security Classification Guide must be added to the SRCL clarifying these screenings. The Security Classification Guide is normally generated by the organization's project authority and/or security authority.

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