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4.13 - Personal Identity Verification | FAR Navigator

Subpart 4.13

Personal Identity Verification

FAR Subpart 4.13 requires contractors to ensure their personnel obtain and use approved personal identity verification credentials for routine access to federal facilities and information systems.

Overview

FAR Subpart 4.13 establishes the requirements for personal identity verification (PIV) of contractor personnel who require routine access to federal facilities and information systems. This subpart implements Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12) and mandates that agencies ensure only individuals with proper credentials are granted such access. It covers the acquisition of approved PIV products and services, and requires specific contract clauses to ensure compliance.

Key Rules

Scope of Subpart (4.1300)
- Applies to contracts where contractor personnel need routine access to federal facilities or information systems.
Policy (4.1301)
- Agencies must follow HSPD-12 and related standards for PIV, ensuring only authorized individuals are granted access.
Acquisition of Approved Products and Services (4.1302)
- Agencies must acquire only approved PIV products and services listed on the General Services Administration (GSA) Approved Products List.
Contract Clause (4.1303)
- Contracts must include the clause at 52.204-9, which outlines contractor responsibilities for PIV compliance.

Responsibilities

Contracting Officers: Must include the required clause in applicable contracts and ensure acquisition of approved PIV products/services.
Contractors: Must comply with PIV requirements, ensure personnel obtain and use approved credentials, and follow agency procedures for access.
Agencies: Oversee implementation, ensure compliance with HSPD-12, and maintain oversight of credentialing processes.

Practical Implications

Ensures security and integrity of federal facilities and information systems by controlling access.
Contractors must plan for credentialing timelines and costs.
Non-compliance can result in denied access for contractor personnel, impacting contract performance.

All agencies subject to HSPD-12

Contracts including clause 52.204-9

Contracts requiring access to federal information systems

Contracts requiring routine access to federal facilities

Acquire only GSA-approved PIV products and services.

Ensure contractor personnel complete credentialing before accessing facilities or systems.

Follow agency-specific procedures for PIV credential issuance and use.

Include FAR clause 52.204-9 in applicable contracts.

Maintain records of personnel with PIV credentials.

Remove access promptly when personnel no longer require it.

References done in this subpart

4Administrative and Information Matters

4.1300Scope of subpart

4.1301Policy

4.1302Acquisition of approved products and services for personal identity verification

4.1303Contract clause

Subpart 4.13

Personal Identity Verification

FAR Subpart 4.13 requires contractors to ensure their personnel obtain and use approved personal identity verification credentials for routine access to federal facilities and information systems.

Overview

Key Rules

Scope of Subpart (4.1300)
- Applies to contracts where contractor personnel need routine access to federal facilities or information systems.
Policy (4.1301)
- Agencies must follow HSPD-12 and related standards for PIV, ensuring only authorized individuals are granted access.
Acquisition of Approved Products and Services (4.1302)
- Agencies must acquire only approved PIV products and services listed on the General Services Administration (GSA) Approved Products List.
Contract Clause (4.1303)
- Contracts must include the clause at 52.204-9, which outlines contractor responsibilities for PIV compliance.

Responsibilities

Contracting Officers: Must include the required clause in applicable contracts and ensure acquisition of approved PIV products/services.
Contractors: Must comply with PIV requirements, ensure personnel obtain and use approved credentials, and follow agency procedures for access.
Agencies: Oversee implementation, ensure compliance with HSPD-12, and maintain oversight of credentialing processes.

Practical Implications

Ensures security and integrity of federal facilities and information systems by controlling access.
Contractors must plan for credentialing timelines and costs.
Non-compliance can result in denied access for contractor personnel, impacting contract performance.

All agencies subject to HSPD-12

Contracts including clause 52.204-9

Contracts requiring access to federal information systems

Contracts requiring routine access to federal facilities

Acquire only GSA-approved PIV products and services.

Ensure contractor personnel complete credentialing before accessing facilities or systems.

Follow agency-specific procedures for PIV credential issuance and use.

Include FAR clause 52.204-9 in applicable contracts.

Maintain records of personnel with PIV credentials.

Remove access promptly when personnel no longer require it.

References done in this subpart

4Administrative and Information Matters

4.1300Scope of subpart

4.1301Policy

4.1302Acquisition of approved products and services for personal identity verification

4.1303Contract clause

Subpart 4.13

Personal Identity Verification

FAR Subpart 4.13 requires contractors to ensure their personnel obtain and use approved personal identity verification credentials for routine access to federal facilities and information systems.

Overview

Key Rules

Scope of Subpart (4.1300)
- Applies to contracts where contractor personnel need routine access to federal facilities or information systems.
Policy (4.1301)
- Agencies must follow HSPD-12 and related standards for PIV, ensuring only authorized individuals are granted access.
Acquisition of Approved Products and Services (4.1302)
- Agencies must acquire only approved PIV products and services listed on the General Services Administration (GSA) Approved Products List.
Contract Clause (4.1303)
- Contracts must include the clause at 52.204-9, which outlines contractor responsibilities for PIV compliance.

Responsibilities

Contracting Officers: Must include the required clause in applicable contracts and ensure acquisition of approved PIV products/services.
Contractors: Must comply with PIV requirements, ensure personnel obtain and use approved credentials, and follow agency procedures for access.
Agencies: Oversee implementation, ensure compliance with HSPD-12, and maintain oversight of credentialing processes.

Practical Implications

Ensures security and integrity of federal facilities and information systems by controlling access.
Contractors must plan for credentialing timelines and costs.
Non-compliance can result in denied access for contractor personnel, impacting contract performance.

Subpart 4.13

Personal Identity Verification

FAR Subpart 4.13 requires contractors to ensure their personnel obtain and use approved personal identity verification credentials for routine access to federal facilities and information systems.

Overview

Key Rules

Scope of Subpart (4.1300)
- Applies to contracts where contractor personnel need routine access to federal facilities or information systems.
Policy (4.1301)
- Agencies must follow HSPD-12 and related standards for PIV, ensuring only authorized individuals are granted access.
Acquisition of Approved Products and Services (4.1302)
- Agencies must acquire only approved PIV products and services listed on the General Services Administration (GSA) Approved Products List.
Contract Clause (4.1303)
- Contracts must include the clause at 52.204-9, which outlines contractor responsibilities for PIV compliance.

Responsibilities

Contracting Officers: Must include the required clause in applicable contracts and ensure acquisition of approved PIV products/services.
Contractors: Must comply with PIV requirements, ensure personnel obtain and use approved credentials, and follow agency procedures for access.
Agencies: Oversee implementation, ensure compliance with HSPD-12, and maintain oversight of credentialing processes.

Practical Implications

Ensures security and integrity of federal facilities and information systems by controlling access.
Contractors must plan for credentialing timelines and costs.
Non-compliance can result in denied access for contractor personnel, impacting contract performance.

Subpart 4.13

Personal Identity Verification

FAR Subpart 4.13 requires contractors to ensure their personnel obtain and use approved personal identity verification credentials for routine access to federal facilities and information systems.

Overview

Key Rules

Scope of Subpart (4.1300)
- Applies to contracts where contractor personnel need routine access to federal facilities or information systems.
Policy (4.1301)
- Agencies must follow HSPD-12 and related standards for PIV, ensuring only authorized individuals are granted access.
Acquisition of Approved Products and Services (4.1302)
- Agencies must acquire only approved PIV products and services listed on the General Services Administration (GSA) Approved Products List.
Contract Clause (4.1303)
- Contracts must include the clause at 52.204-9, which outlines contractor responsibilities for PIV compliance.

Responsibilities

Contracting Officers: Must include the required clause in applicable contracts and ensure acquisition of approved PIV products/services.
Contractors: Must comply with PIV requirements, ensure personnel obtain and use approved credentials, and follow agency procedures for access.
Agencies: Oversee implementation, ensure compliance with HSPD-12, and maintain oversight of credentialing processes.

Practical Implications

Ensures security and integrity of federal facilities and information systems by controlling access.
Contractors must plan for credentialing timelines and costs.
Non-compliance can result in denied access for contractor personnel, impacting contract performance.

Subpart 4.13

Personal Identity Verification

FAR Subpart 4.13 requires contractors to ensure their personnel obtain and use approved personal identity verification credentials for routine access to federal facilities and information systems.

Overview

Key Rules

Scope of Subpart (4.1300)
- Applies to contracts where contractor personnel need routine access to federal facilities or information systems.
Policy (4.1301)
- Agencies must follow HSPD-12 and related standards for PIV, ensuring only authorized individuals are granted access.
Acquisition of Approved Products and Services (4.1302)
- Agencies must acquire only approved PIV products and services listed on the General Services Administration (GSA) Approved Products List.
Contract Clause (4.1303)
- Contracts must include the clause at 52.204-9, which outlines contractor responsibilities for PIV compliance.

Responsibilities

Contracting Officers: Must include the required clause in applicable contracts and ensure acquisition of approved PIV products/services.
Contractors: Must comply with PIV requirements, ensure personnel obtain and use approved credentials, and follow agency procedures for access.
Agencies: Oversee implementation, ensure compliance with HSPD-12, and maintain oversight of credentialing processes.

Practical Implications

Ensures security and integrity of federal facilities and information systems by controlling access.
Contractors must plan for credentialing timelines and costs.
Non-compliance can result in denied access for contractor personnel, impacting contract performance.

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