Federal activity overview — Critical Nuclear Weapon Design Information
Security clearance · Special access designation
CNWDI is a DoD category of Top Secret Restricted Data revealing the theory of operation or design of the components of a nuclear weapon. Access to CNWDI is limited to the minimum number of personnel whose official duties require it. CNWDI is a subset of Restricted Data that receives additional protection.
CNWDI access is required for contracts involving nuclear weapons design, stockpile stewardship, warhead life extension programs, and nuclear weapons effects testing. The primary customers are NNSA, the nuclear weapons laboratories, and the military services' nuclear enterprise. Highly specialized contracts with very limited competition.
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CNWDI is a DoD category of Top Secret Restricted Data revealing the theory of operation or design of the components of a nuclear weapon. Access to CNWDI is limited to the minimum number of personnel whose official duties require it. CNWDI is a subset of Restricted Data that receives additional protection.
Critical Nuclear Weapon Design Information Government Contracts & Federal Records
CNWDI is a DoD category of Top Secret Restricted Data revealing the theory of operation or design of the components of a nuclear weapon. Access to CNWDI is limited to the minimum number of personnel whose official duties require it. CNWDI is a subset of Restricted Data that receives additional protection.
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CNWDI is a DoD category of Top Secret Restricted Data revealing the theory of operation or design of the components of a nuclear weapon. Access to CNWDI is limited to the minimum number of personnel whose official duties require it. CNWDI is a subset of Restricted Data that receives additional protection.
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Special Access & Program Clearances
2-4 months (after TS is granted)
Top Secret clearance plus CNWDI-specific briefing and access approval
CNWDI access is required for contracts involving nuclear weapons design, stockpile stewardship, warhead life extension programs, and nuclear weapons effects testing. The primary customers are NNSA, the nuclear weapons laboratories, and the military services' nuclear enterprise. Highly specialized contracts with very limited competition.
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