Get Va Handbook 65006 Contract Security Appendix A Reader-form Department Of Veterans Affairs Va

This guide provides a step-by-step approach to filling out the VA Handbook 65006 Contract Security Appendix A Reader-Form, designed to help users navigate the necessary components for ensuring secure acquisition practices within the Department of Veterans Affairs. By following these instructions, users can effectively collaborate with team members and complete the checklist accurately.

Follow the steps to complete the VA Contract Security Appendix A Reader-Form.

1. Use the ‘Get Form’ button to access the checklist and open it for completion.
2. Begin by reviewing the background section, which outlines the context and importance of the security controls for VA sensitive information.
3. Carefully read through the instructions. Note that all questions in the checklist need to be answered in collaboration with the local Acquisition Team members.
4. For question 1, indicate whether the acquisition is solely for commodities. Choose 'Yes' or 'No' accordingly. If 'Yes', the security clause may not be required.
5. Move to question 2 to determine if the contract involves VA sensitive information. Respond 'Yes' or 'No'. If 'No', the security clause won't apply.
6. Continue with question 3 to ascertain if contractor personnel services are required for the acquisition. Affirm or negate responsibility as 'Yes' or 'No'.
7. Proceed to question 4. If contractor personnel will access VA systems, proceed with necessary safety protocols and mark 'Yes'. If 'No', continue to question 5.
8. Reach question 5, which examines the use of contractor-owned IT systems, breaking down into detailed sub-points (5a to 5d) that need to be evaluated based on specific security protocols.
9. For question 6, assess if the acquisition includes contractor IT devices connecting to a VA internal network. Choose 'Yes' or 'No' and follow the specified requirements for security documentation.
10. Address question 7 regarding the handling of VA sensitive information. Confirm inclusion of necessary security clauses from the appendices if the answer is 'Yes'.
11. Complete the signatures section by providing names, signatures, and contact information of all Acquisition Team members involved in the checklist completion.
12. Finally, review all sections for accuracy, and utilize options to save changes, download, print, or share the completed form as necessary.

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