I am seeking guidance regarding Tier 1 federal contractor access (NASA/NOAA, low-risk, non-sensitive role). I want to understand how adjudicators generally view cases with the following factors:
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Probation Before Judgment (PBJ) from March 2024, following initial charges in December 2022 (felonies dismissed; PBJ includes 2 misdemeanor counts).
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Completed 1-year counseling program, with satisfactory report.
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2-year NASA debar starting September 2024; currently 15 months completed (December 2025).
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No new offenses since 2022.
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Full disclosure on SF-85.
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Previous eApp denial in January 2025 (no badge issued).
Given these circumstances, how do adjudicators typically handle Tier 1 access? Are such mitigations (PBJ, counseling, clean record, partial debar served) generally sufficient to allow processing and approval?
Insights from former federal adjudicators or security professionals would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,