4.1303
Contract clause
Include clause 52.204-9 in contracts when contractor personnel require routine access to federal facilities or information systems to ensure proper identity verification.
Overview
FAR 4.1303 requires contracting officers to include the clause at 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel, in solicitations and contracts where contractor employees need routine physical access to Federally-controlled facilities or routine access to Federally-controlled information systems. This clause is not required for contracts where contractor access is only intermittent. The regulation ensures that contractors adhere to federal standards for identity verification, enhancing security and safeguarding federal assets and information systems.
Key Rules
- Clause Inclusion Requirement
- The clause at 52.204-9 must be included in contracts where routine access to federal facilities or information systems is required by contractor personnel.
- Exclusion for Intermittent Access
- The clause should not be used if contractor personnel only need intermittent access to federal facilities.
Responsibilities
- Contracting Officers: Must determine the level of access required and include the clause at 52.204-9 in applicable contracts.
- Contractors: Must comply with the personal identity verification requirements outlined in clause 52.204-9 when their personnel require routine access.
- Agencies: Should ensure oversight of compliance with identity verification requirements for contractor personnel.
Practical Implications
- This section exists to protect federal facilities and information systems by ensuring only properly verified contractor personnel have routine access.
- Contractors must be prepared to implement identity verification processes for their employees as required by the clause.
- Common pitfalls include failing to include the clause when required or misunderstanding what constitutes routine versus intermittent access.