True or False: A contractor with a bona fide classified procurement need can request its own facility security clearance.

A contractor cannot request its own facility security clearance solely based on a bona fide classified procurement need. Facility security clearances are granted to organizations rather than individuals or contractors, and they typically require a contractual relationship with a government agency that necessitates access to classified information. Generally, a facility must demonstrate a valid requirement and undergo a vetting process to obtain clearance.

The process for obtaining a facility security clearance involves multiple criteria, including the need for classified work, the establishment of a security program, and compliance with the government’s standards for safeguarding classified information. Therefore, without the prerequisite contracts that align with national security interests or classified work requirements, a contractor does not have the authority to independently request such a clearance.