52.223-19
Compliance with Environmental Management Systems
Contractors must comply with all agency or facility Environmental Management System controls and provide necessary environmental performance data to the government.
Overview
FAR 52.223-19 requires contractors to comply with all operational controls specified in the applicable agency or facility Environmental Management Systems (EMS) when performing work under a government contract. Contractors must also provide monitoring and measurement information to help the government assess environmental performance in relation to EMS goals. This clause ensures that contractor activities align with the government's environmental objectives and reporting requirements.
Key Rules
- Conformance with EMS Operational Controls
- Contractors must follow all operational controls outlined in the agency or facility's EMS relevant to their contract work.
- Provision of Monitoring and Measurement Information
- Contractors are required to supply data and information necessary for the government to monitor and measure environmental performance against EMS goals.
Responsibilities
- Contracting Officers: Ensure the clause is included in applicable contracts and verify contractor compliance with EMS requirements.
- Contractors: Adhere to all EMS operational controls and provide required environmental performance data.
- Agencies: Maintain and communicate EMS requirements and use contractor-provided data to assess environmental performance.
Practical Implications
- This clause exists to support federal sustainability and environmental stewardship initiatives.
- Contractors must be familiar with the specific EMS requirements of the agency or facility where work is performed.
- Failure to comply can result in contract issues or penalties, making it essential to integrate EMS compliance into project planning and execution.