Are classified contracts posted on SAM.gov?

Classified contracts require different access paths than public procurements: **Why classified contracts aren't on SAM.gov:** - National security requires information protection - Posting would reveal sensitive capabilities - Access limited to cleared facilities and personnel - Requirements may be classified at various levels **Where classified opportunities appear:** - Classified government networks (SIPRNet, JWICS) - Agency classified portals - Direct outreach to cleared contractors - Classified industry days and conferences **Getting access to classified work:** 1. Obtain facility clearance (FCL) 2. Clear key personnel to appropriate levels 3. Register on classified networks 4. Build relationships with cleared customers 5. Demonstrate secure handling capability **Clearance levels:** - Confidential: Lowest level - Secret: Most common for defense contracts - Top Secret: Higher-level programs - TS/SCI: Intelligence community work **Facility clearance requirements:** - Sponsor needed (usually a prime contractor or agency) - Security agreement and FOCI review - Key management cleared - Secure facility for classified work - Ongoing compliance requirements **Building toward classified work:** - Start with unclassified work to build relationships - Obtain clearances before pursuing opportunities - Network at cleared industry events - Consider subcontracting to gain experience - Understand which agencies drive classified spend