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May 9, 2025 By Diane Leave a Comment

The Clearance Headache: Why Small Businesses Struggle with Security Clearances

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Big companies have entire departments to support their security clearance program
Clearance processing? Routine. Compliance checks? Standard operating procedure.
But for small to mid size businesses…

It’s a nightmare.

One delay in a security clearance. One missing document in e-QIP or DISS/NBIS.
One glitch in the system—and suddenly, a contract is at risk, a project stalls, and you’re drowning in paperwork instead of delivering results.

The frustration isn’t just the process—it’s the bottleneck. The waiting. The one glitch in the system—and suddenly, a contract is at risk, a project stalls, and you’re drowning in paperwork instead of delivering results. uncertainty.

And the worst part?

The prime contractor doesn’t feel it—you do.
Because when security compliance slows down, when bureaucracy gets in the way, when the system is designed for those with unlimited resources, smaller firms get left behind.
And that’s unacceptable.

Security shouldn’t be a roadblock—it should be a competitive advantage. If you’re tired of clearance delays and compliance headaches, Security First & Associates is here to help.

Call us TODAY at 443-325-7890
Visit www.securityfirstassociates.com for expert security support

Because the companies that figure this out?

They win.

Let’s make sure you are on the winning team!

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