Do you need a security clearance for all federal contracts?

Security clearance requirements: **Contracts NOT Requiring Clearance:** - Most civilian agency contracts - Unclassified IT services - Administrative services - Construction (typically) - Commercial item purchases - Most GSA Schedule orders **Contracts Often Requiring Clearance:** - Defense classified programs - Intelligence community work - Law enforcement sensitive - Critical infrastructure security - Some IT systems work **How to Know if Required:** - Solicitation will state clearance requirements - DD Form 254 attached for classified work - "Facility Clearance" requirement mentioned - Access to classified facilities needed **Getting Cleared:** - Requires contract need (no speculative clearances) - Sponsor must be cleared contractor - Takes 3-18 months depending on level