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by removing the clause date ‘‘(MAY
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place and in paragraph (c)(17), by
removing ‘‘the Anti-Kickback Act’’ and
adding ‘‘41 U.S.C. chapter 87,
Kickbacks’’ in its place.
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BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Defense Acquisition Regulations
System
48 CFR Parts 216, 225, and 252
RIN 0750–AH28
Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulation Supplement; Contractors
Performing Private Security Functions
(DFARS Case 2011–D023)
Defense Acquisition
Regulations System, Department of
Defense (DoD).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
DoD is adopting as final, with
changes, an interim rule amending the
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation
Supplement (DFARS) to implement
those sections of several National
Defense Authorization Acts which
establish minimum processes and
requirements for the selection,
accountability, training, equipping, and
conduct of personnel performing private
security functions under DoD contracts.
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SUMMARY:
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Effective Date: June 15, 2012.
Ms.
Meredith Murphy, telephone 571–372–
6098.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
DATES:
52. Section 252.225–7038 is amended
by removing the clause date ‘‘(DEC
2007)’’ and adding ‘‘(JUN 2012)’’ in its
place and in paragraph (l)(2)(ii), by
removing ‘‘Act’’ and adding ‘‘statute’’ in
its place.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
I. Background
The interim rule implemented the
legislation by establishing (1)
Regulations addressing the selection,
training, equipping, and conduct of
personnel performing private security
functions in areas of contingency
operations, complex contingency
operations, or other military operations
or exercises that are designated by the
combatant commander, (2) a contract
clause, and (3) remedies. DoD published
the interim rule in the Federal Register
at 76 FR 52133 on August 19, 2011, to
implement section 862, as amended, of
the National Defense Authorization Act
(NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2008.
Section 862 was amended by section
853 of the NDAA for FY 2009 and
sections 831 and 832 of the NDAA for
FY 2011. In addition, the DoD
Instruction addressing private Security
Contractors (DoDI 3020.50) was revised
on August 1, 2011, and the final rule to
implement section 862 of the NDAA for
FY 2008, as amended, 32 CFR part 159,
Private Security Contractors Operating
in Contingency Operations, was
published in the Federal Register on
August 11, 2011 (76 FR 49651). Public
comments on the final rule at 32 CFR
part 159 had been solicited by
publication of an interim rule on July
17, 2009.
II. Discussion and Analysis of the
Public Comments
Three respondents submitted
comments on the interim rule. A
discussion of the comments and the
changes made to the rule as a result of
those comments are provided as
follows:
A. Summary of Significant Changes
The following significant changes to
the DFARS are being made by this rule:
• The definition of ‘‘private security
functions’’ in the clause at DFARS
225.370–3 was revised to conform to the
DoDI, and limit the definition to the
specified criteria.
• The types of active, non-lethal
countermeasures that must be reported
when used has been added at DFARS
225.370–4(c)(1)(iv)(E) and 252.225–
7039(b)(1)(iv)(E).
• The types of Governmentauthorized investigations with which
the contractor is required to cooperate
are more narrowly described in order to
conform to the limitations in the statute.
Changes have been made to DFARS
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225.370–4(c)(3) and the clause at
DFARS 252.225–7039(b)(3). In addition,
a definition of ‘‘full cooperation’’ has
been added to the clause at DFARS
252.225–7039 to allay concerns about
waiver of attorney-client privilege.
• The remedies at DFARS 225.370–
5(a) have been revised to remove
paragraph (a)(4), a discussion of the
right to terminate for default, because
this right is already covered by the
contract termination clauses.
• The applicability of the rule
(DFARS 225.370–2, 225.370–4(b), and
225.370–6) and references to the title of
DoDI 3020.50 at DFARS 225.370–4 and
252.225–7039(b)(2)(i)) have been
updated to conform to the revised DoDI
3020.50.
B. Analysis of Public Comments
1. Definition of Private Security
Functions
Comment: Two respondents
commented that the definition of
‘‘private security functions’’ was (a) too
broad and (b) inconsistent among the
DoDI, the DFARS text, and the clause at
DFARS 252.225–7039, Contractors
Performing Private Security Functions.
Response: The definition of ‘‘private
security functions’’ has been revised to
limit the definition to the specified
criteria all inclusive (rather than just
‘‘including’’ the criteria), consistent
with the DoDI. The essence of the
definition cannot be changed
substantially in the DFARS from that in
the controlling DoDI.
2. The Contractor’s Requirement To
Ensure Compliance of Contractor
Personnel Performing Private Security
Functions
Comment: One respondent stated that
the requirement for prime contractors to
ensure that personnel performing
private security functions comply with
numerous administrative and reporting
requirements and are briefed on and
understand various enumerated laws,
regulations, orders, directives,
instructions, and rules related to the
private security function imposes
‘‘untenable oversight, policing, and
enforcement obligations,’’ particularly
for non-private security function prime
contractors that subcontract with a
private security function provider. The
respondent recommended that the
prime contractor’s obligation be limited
to the administrative functions of
passing the requirements on to the
private security function provider and
conducting audits or other
administrative review functions to
verify compliance.
Response: No change has been made
in the final rule because the law, at
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section 862(b)(2), as amended, requires
the contractor, without regard to
whether it is a direct provider of private
security functions, to ‘‘ensure’’ that its
employees and any subcontractors’
employees who are responsible for
performing private security functions
comply with the regulations prescribed
under subsection (a) of section 862
implemented as DoDI 3020.50. In
addition, the clause at DFARS 252.225–
7039(b)(1), requires DoD to identify the
applicable private security functions in
the contract and make available to the
contractor the relevant orders,
directives, and instructions.
3. Contractors’ Obligation To Cooperate
With Government investigations
Comment: One respondent noted that
DFARS 225.370–4(c)(3) imposes on
contractors the obligation to cooperate
with any Government-authorized
investigation ‘‘by providing access to
employees performing private security
functions and relevant information in
the possession of the contractor,’’ but
fails to provide any explanation of the
scope and limitations on this
requirement. The respondent
recommended that the final rule define
the contractor’s obligation to cooperate,
as in the mandatory disclosure
provisions of FAR 52.203–13,
Contractor Code of Business Ethics and
Conduct, by specifying that such
cooperation does not require the
contractor to waive attorney-client
privilege or the protections afforded by
the attorney work-product doctrine.
Response: The final rule has been
amended to more clearly define the
scope and limitations of the contractor’s
obligation to cooperate with
Government investigations. The revised
text reflects the limitations on the
investigations specifically addressed by
the statute, as amended (see DFARS
225.370–4(c)(3) and 252.225–
7039(b)(3)). The limitation on
information to that in the contractor’s
possession regarding the incident
concerned was in the interim rule.
Additionally, the final rule requires the
contractor to provide ‘‘full cooperation’’
with any Government-authorized
investigation. In addition, the definition
of ‘‘full cooperation’’ included in the
clause reflects the mandatory disclosure
provisions of FAR 52.203–13,
Contractor Code of Business Ethics and
Conduct, with minor edits, as
recommended by the respondent.
4. Removal of Personnel for Failure To
Comply With ‘‘Applicable
Requirements’’
Comment: One respondent stated that
the interim rule, at DFARS 225.370–
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5(a)(1), grants the Government the very
broad power to direct a contractor to
remove any personnel at its own
expense if the personnel fail to comply
with or violate applicable requirements.
The respondent believed that it is
unclear whether the ‘‘applicable
requirements’’ are solely limited to
those spelled out in the interim rule or
if they include additional requirements
not identified in the interim rule.
Response: No change has been made
in the final rule because the applicable
requirements for contracts performed
outside the United Sates have been
clearly defined in DFARS subpart 225.3
and paragraph (b) of the clause at
DFARS 252.225–7039, Contractors
Performing Private Security Functions.
As noted in the response to comment
category B.2 above, relevant orders,
directives, and instructions must be
made available to the contractor in a
single location, including an internet
Web site (see section 862(a)(3) of the
statute, as amended), and they must be
updated as they change, e.g., a change
in guidance from a geographic
combatant commander.
5. Award Fee Reduction or Denial for
Failure To Comply With Private
Security Functions Requirements
Comment: One respondent was
concerned with the implementation of
section 862(d), as amended. The
respondent concluded that the DFARS
interim rule went beyond the
requirements of the statute ‘‘by
requiring the contracting officer to
include this evaluation requirement in
an award-fee plan. This subpart then
provides the contracting officer the
flexibility to determine whether to
reduce, deny, or recover all or part of
award fees.’’
Response: No change has been made
in the final rule in response to this
comment. FAR 16.401(e)(2) states that
the determination of the amount of
award fee and the methodology for
determining the award fee are unilateral
decisions made solely at the discretion
of the Government. In addition, FAR
16.401(e)(3) requires that all contracts
providing for award fees must be
supported by an award-fee plan that
establishes the procedures for
evaluating award fee and an award-fee
board for conducting the award-fee
evaluation. The use of an award-fee type
contract provides the Government the
maximum, subjective flexibility in the
determination of the factors that will be
considered, i.e., the award-fee plan, and
the amount of award fee granted in a
performance period. The statute
requires that an additional factor, i.e.,
the failure of a contractor to comply
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with contractual requirements
pertaining to the performance of private
security functions, must always be a
consideration for award fees on any
award-fee contract calling for
performance in the applicable areas.
6. Applicability
Comments: One respondent submitted
two comments on the applicability of
the interim rule. First, the respondent
stated that the statute limits the
regulations to ‘‘combat operations or
other significant military operations’’
and the interim rule goes beyond that.
Second, the respondent noted that the
interim rule requires DoD
subcontractors for commercial items
and commercial components to comply
with requirements imposed on private
security providers and recommended
that the applicability of the DFARS
coverage be modified to require
coverage only for contracts and
subcontracts that provide security as a
primary function.
Response: The applicability of the
DFARS final rule has been revised, at
DFARS 225.370–2, to encompass the
categories as specified in the DoDI,
except that ‘‘combat operations’’ are
identified separately from ‘‘contingency
operations,’’ as specified in the statute.
‘‘Complex contingency operations’’ are
now identified as ‘‘humanitarian or
peacekeeping operations,’’ which is a
term defined in statute and FAR 2.101.
The Secretary of Defense has not
formally designated Iraq or Afghanistan
as ‘‘combat operations,’’ yet these areas
are clearly intended to be covered by the
regulations for private security
functions. Therefore, ‘‘contingency
operations’’ are covered. Whereas
Governmentwide implementation will
be restricted to combat operations and
other significant military operations, the
DoDI requires somewhat broader
application for DoD contracts.
Congress did not contemplate limiting
applicability of the regulations to only
those contractors providing primarily
private security functions. To do so
would have resulted in anomalies such
as sanctions for a private security
contractor whose employee wounded or
killed a civilian while not sanctioning a
contractor providing construction goods
or foodstuffs whose personnel providing
security wounded or killed a civilian.
These requirements are applicable only
when the contract or subcontract
performance is outside the United
States.
7. Reporting Requirements
Comment: One respondent noted a
number of perceived shortcomings in
the reporting requirements at DFARS
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225.370–4(c)(1)(iv). Specifically, the
respondent was concerned that the
requirement to report any property
destruction could overwhelm industry
and Government employees alike with
reports of incidental and de minimis
damage to property. The respondent
was concerned that the requirement to
report incidents in which a firearm is
discharged would include planned
firearm discharges occurring during
training and maintenance. In addition,
the respondent requested that the
DFARS include examples of active, nonlethal countermeasures.
Response: The statute requires
contractors, at section 862(b)(2)(A)(iv),
to report incidents in which (1) A
weapon is discharged by personnel
performing private security functions;
(2) personnel performing private
security functions are killed or injured;
or (3) persons are killed or injured, or
property is destroyed, as a result of
conduct by contractor personnel. The
second comment resulted in the
addition of a listing of active, non-lethal
countermeasures in both the DFARS
text see DFARS 225.370–4(c)(1)(iv)(E)
and the clause at 252.225–7039.
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8. Statutory Remedies Do Not Include
Contract Termination
Comment: One respondent stated that
the legislation does not allow the
Government to terminate a contract for
default in the case of noncompliance.
Response: The Government has the
right to terminate a contract for default
pursuant to one of the termination
clauses at FAR 52.249–6 (costreimbursement), –8 (fixed-price supply
and service), –10 (construction), or –11
(personal services) that is included in
every contract, as applicable. DoD does
not acquire new or additional
termination-for-default rights by
including such coverage in the clause at
DFARS 252.225–7039. Therefore, the
final rule has removed the termination
language from DFARS 225.370–5 and
the clause at DFARS 252.225–7039.
While the statute does not specifically
list termination of a contract for default
when a contractor’s failure to comply is
severe, prolonged, or repeated, it does
provide that the contractor must be
referred to the agency suspension or
debarment official and that the failure
may be a cause for suspension or
debarment of the contractor. Once a
contractor appears on the Excluded
Parties List System (FAR 9.404), all
Government agencies are prohibited
from awarding contracts or consenting
to subcontracts with the contractor,
unless there is an agency head
determination to do so (FAR 9.405(a)).
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III. Executive Orders 12866 and 13563
Executive Orders (E.O.s) 12866 and
13563 direct agencies to assess all costs
and benefits of available regulatory
alternatives and, if regulation is
necessary, to select regulatory
approaches that maximize net benefits
(including potential economic,
environmental, public health and safety
effects, distributive impacts, and
equity). E.O. 13563 emphasizes the
importance of quantifying both costs
and benefits, of reducing costs, of
harmonizing rules, and of promoting
flexibility. This is a significant
regulatory action and, therefore, was
subject to review under section 6(b) of
E.O. 12866, Regulatory Planning and
Review, dated September 30, 1993. This
rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C.
804.
IV. Regulatory Flexibility Act
A final regulatory flexibility analysis
has been prepared consistent with the
Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601,
et seq., and is summarized as follows:
DoD is adopting as final, with
changes, an interim rule amending the
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation
Supplement (DFARS) to implement
section 862 of the National Defense
Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal
Year (FY) 2008, as amended by section
853 of the NDAA for FY 2009 and
sections 831 and 832 of the NDAA for
FY 2011. The final rule has been
updated to conform with the
governmentwide regulation at 32 CFR
part 159, entitled ‘‘Private Security
Contractors Operating in Contingency
Operations.’’ In addition, this final rule
implements DoDI 3020.50, ‘‘Private
Security Contractors (PSCs) Operating
in Contingency Operations,
Humanitarian or Peace Operations, or
Other Military Operations or Exercises,’’
which provides procedures for
personnel performing private security
functions for DoD. This final rule
impacts only private security
contractors performing outside the
United States in areas of combat
operations and other significant military
operations designated by the Secretary
of Defense, contingency operations, or
other military operations designated by
the combatant commanders. DoD does
not expect this final rule to have a
significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities
within the meaning of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq.,
because it impacts only private security
contractors performing outside the
United States.
In FY 2010, DoD awarded 1,839
contracts for performance in Iraq and
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Afghanistan. Of this total, 361, or 20
percent, were awarded to small
businesses. Firms performing private
security functions in these areas were
already required to report the
occurrence of incidences such as those
listed in the clause at DFARS 252.225–
7039, Contractors Performing Private
Security Functions, but there was no
consistency in the manner of reporting
or the individual to whom the report
was to be made. This DFARS final rule
provides this consistency and clarity
and, in that sense, serves to relieve the
burdens on small businesses.
No comments were received from the
Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small
Business Administration in response to
the rule.
The rule does not duplicate, overlap,
or conflict with any other Federal rules.
No alternatives have been identified that
accomplish the stated objectives of the
applicable statutes.
V. Paperwork Reduction Act
This rule contains information
collection requirements that require the
approval of the Office of Management
and Budget under the Paperwork
Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. chapter 35).
The rule affects the certification and
information collection requirements in
the provisions at DFARS 225.7402–3,
currently approved under OMB Control
Number 0704–0460, titled
‘‘Synchronized Predeployment and
Operational Tracker (SPOT) System,’’
effective through March 31, 2013. No
impact is anticipated, however, because
DoD contractors operating in areas of
combat operations, contingency
operations, or other military operations
or exercises are currently required to
use SPOT for registering personnel and
weapons, as well as armored vehicles,
helicopters, and other military vehicles
operated by personnel performing
private security functions, and to report
the incidents addressed in the clause at
DFARS 252.225–7039.
List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 216,
225, and 252
Foreign currencies, Government
procurement, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements.
Ynette R. Shelkin,
Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations
System.
Accordingly, the interim rule
amending 48 CFR parts 216, 225, and
252, which was published at 76 FR
52133 on August 19, 2011, is adopted as
a final rule with the following changes:
■ 1. The authority citation for 48 CFR
parts 225 and 252 continues to read as
follows:
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Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1303 and 48 CFR
chapter 1.
PART 225—FOREIGN ACQUISITION
2. Sections 225.370–2 and 225.370–3
are revised to read as follows:
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225.370–2
Applicability.
This section applies to acquisitions
for supplies and services that require
the performance of private security
functions outside the United States in
areas of—
(a) Combat and other significant
military operations designated by the
Secretary of Defense;
(b) Contingency operations (see FAR
2.101);
(c) Humanitarian or peacekeeping
operations; or
(d) Other military operations or
exercises designated by the combatant
commander.
225.370–3
Definitions.
As used in this section—
Full cooperation and private security
functions are defined in the clause at
252.225–7039, Contractors Performing
Private Security Functions.
■ 3. Section 225.370–4 is amended—
■ a. By revising paragraphs (a) and (b);
■ b. In paragraph (c)(1) introductory text
by removing ‘‘Ensure that all
employees’’ and adding ‘‘Ensure that the
contractor and all employees’’ in its
place;
■ c. By revising paragraph (c)(1)(iv)(E);
■ d. In paragraph (c)(2) introductory text
by removing ‘‘Ensure that all
employees’’ and adding ‘‘Ensure that the
contractor and all employees’’ in its
place; and
■ e. By revising paragraph (c)(3).
The revisions read as follows:
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225.370–4
Policy.
(a) The policy, responsibilities,
procedures, accountability, training,
equipping, and conduct of personnel
performing private security functions in
designated areas are addressed in
Department of Defense Instruction
(DoDI) 3020.50, Private Security
Contractors (PSCs) Operating in
Contingency Operations, Humanitarian
or Peace Operations, or Other Military
Operations or Exercises, at https://
www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/
302050p.pdf.
(b) The requirements of this section
apply to contractors that employ private
security contractors outside the United
States in areas of combat and other
significant military operations
designated by the Secretary of Defense,
contingency operations, humanitarian
or peacekeeping operations, or other
military operations or exercises
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designated by the combatant
commander, whether the contract is for
the performance of private security
functions or other supplies or services.
(c) * * *
(1) * * *
(iv) * * *
(E) Active, non-lethal
countermeasures (other than the
discharge of a weapon, including laser
optical distracters, acoustic hailing
devices, electromuscular TASER guns,
blunt-trauma devices like rubber balls
and sponge grenades, and a variety of
other riot control agents and delivery
systems) are employed by personnel
performing private security functions in
response to a perceived immediate
threat;
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(3) Provide full cooperation with any
Government-authorized investigation
into incidents reported pursuant to
paragraph (b)(1)(iv) of the clause at
252.225–7039, Contractors Performing
Private Security Functions, and
incidents of alleged misconduct by
personnel performing private security
functions by providing access to
employees performing private security
functions and relevant information in
the possession of the contractor.
225.370–5
[Amended]
4. Section 225.370–5 is amended—
■ a. In paragraph (a)(2), by adding ‘‘and’’
at the end of the sentence;
■ b. In paragraph (a)(3), by removing
‘‘paid for such period; and’’ and adding
‘‘paid for such period (see 216.405–2–
71).’’ in its place;
■ c. By removing paragraph (a)(4); and
■ d. In paragraph (b), by removing
‘‘significant, or repeated’’ and adding
‘‘significant, severe, prolonged, or
repeated’’ in its place.
■
5. Section 225.370–6 is revised to read
as follows:
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225.370–6
Contract clause.
Use the clause at 252.225–7039,
Contractors Performing Private Security
Functions, in all solicitations and
contracts to be performed outside the
United States in areas of—
(a) Combat and other significant
military operations designated by the
Secretary of Defense;
(b) Contingency operations (see FAR
2.101);
(c) Humanitarian or peacekeeping
operations; or
(d) Other military operations or
exercises designated by the combatant
commander.
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PART 252—SOLICITATION
PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT
CLAUSES
6. Section 252.225–7039 is
amended—
■ a. By removing the clause date and
adding ‘‘(JUN 2012)’’ in its place;
■ b. By revising paragraph (a);
■ c. In introductory sentence (b)(1), by
removing ‘‘Ensure that all employees’’
and adding ‘‘Ensure that the Contractor
and all employees’’ in its place;
■ d. In paragraph (b)(1)(i), by removing
‘‘Personnel Identity Verification of
Contractor Personnel’’ and adding
‘‘Personal Identity Verification of
Contractor Personnel’’ in its place;
■ e. By revising paragraph (b)(1)(iv)(E);
■ f. In introductory sentence (b)(2), by
removing ‘‘Ensure that all employees’’
and adding ‘‘Ensure that the Contractor
and all employees’’ in its place;
■ g. In paragraph (b)(2)(i), by removing
‘‘Combat Operations, or Other
Significant Military Operations’’ and
adding ‘‘Humanitarian or Peace
Operations, or Other Military
Operations or Exercises’’ in its place;
■ h. By revising paragraph (b)(3);
■ i. In paragraph (c)(2), by adding ‘‘and’’
at the end of the sentence;
■ j. In paragraph (c)(3), by removing
‘‘paid for such period; and’’ and adding
‘‘paid for such period.’’ in its place;
■ k. By revising paragraph (c)(4); and
■ l. By revising paragraph (e).
The revisions read as follows:
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252.225–7039 Contractors Performing
Private Security Functions.
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(a) Definitions.
Full cooperation—
(i) Means disclosure to the
Government of the information
sufficient to identify the nature and
extent of the incident and the
individuals responsible for the conduct.
It includes providing timely and
complete response to Government
auditors’ and investigators’ requests for
documents and access to employees
with information;
(ii) Does not foreclose any Contractor
rights arising in law, the FAR, the
DFARS, or the terms of the contract. It
does not require—
(A) The Contractor to waive its
attorney-client privilege or the
protections afforded by the attorney
work product doctrine; or
(B) Any officer, director, owner, or
employee of the Contractor, including a
sole proprietor, to waive his or her
attorney-client privilege or Fifth
Amendment rights; and
(C) Does not restrict the Contractor
from—
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(1) Conducting an internal
investigation; or
(2) Defending a proceeding or dispute
arising under the contract or related to
a potential or disclosed violation.
Private security functions means the
following activities engaged in by a
contractor:
(i) Guarding of personnel, facilities,
designated sites, or property of a Federal
agency, the contractor or subcontractor,
or a third party.
(ii) Any other activity for which
personnel are required to carry weapons
in the performance of their duties.
(b) * * *
(1) * * *
(iv) * * *
(E) Active, non-lethal
countermeasures (other than the
discharge of a weapon, including laser
optical distracters, acoustic hailing
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devices, electromuscular TASER guns,
blunt-trauma devices like rubber balls
and sponge grenades, and a variety of
other riot control agents and delivery
systems) are employed by personnel
performing private security functions in
response to a perceived immediate
threat;
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(3) Provide full cooperation with any
Government-authorized investigation
into incidents reported pursuant to
paragraph (b)(1)(iv) of this clause and
incidents of alleged misconduct by
personnel performing private security
functions by providing access to
employees performing private security
functions and relevant information in
the possession of the Contractor
regarding the incident concerned.
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(4) If the performance failures are
significant, severe, prolonged, or
repeated, the contracting officer shall
refer the contractor to the appropriate
suspension and debarment official.
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(e) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall
include the substance of this clause,
including this paragraph (e), in all
subcontracts that will be performed
outside the United States in areas of
combat and other significant military
operations designated by the Secretary
of Defense, contingency operations,
humanitarian or peacekeeping
operations, or other military operations
or exercises designated by the
Combatant Commander.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Defense Acquisition Regulations System
48 CFR Parts 216, 225, and 252
RIN 0750-AH28
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Contractors
Performing Private Security Functions (DFARS Case 2011-D023)
AGENCY: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense
(DoD).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: DoD is adopting as final, with changes, an interim rule
amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
to implement those sections of several National Defense Authorization
Acts which establish minimum processes and requirements for the
selection, accountability, training, equipping, and conduct of
personnel performing private security functions under DoD contracts.
DATES: Effective Date: June 15, 2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Meredith Murphy, telephone 571-
372-6098.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
The interim rule implemented the legislation by establishing (1)
Regulations addressing the selection, training, equipping, and conduct
of personnel performing private security functions in areas of
contingency operations, complex contingency operations, or other
military operations or exercises that are designated by the combatant
commander, (2) a contract clause, and (3) remedies. DoD published the
interim rule in the Federal Register at 76 FR 52133 on August 19, 2011,
to implement section 862, as amended, of the National Defense
Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2008. Section 862 was
amended by section 853 of the NDAA for FY 2009 and sections 831 and 832
of the NDAA for FY 2011. In addition, the DoD Instruction addressing
private Security Contractors (DoDI 3020.50) was revised on August 1,
2011, and the final rule to implement section 862 of the NDAA for FY
2008, as amended, 32 CFR part 159, Private Security Contractors
Operating in Contingency Operations, was published in the Federal
Register on August 11, 2011 (76 FR 49651). Public comments on the final
rule at 32 CFR part 159 had been solicited by publication of an interim
rule on July 17, 2009.
II. Discussion and Analysis of the Public Comments
Three respondents submitted comments on the interim rule. A
discussion of the comments and the changes made to the rule as a result
of those comments are provided as follows:
A. Summary of Significant Changes
The following significant changes to the DFARS are being made by
this rule:
The definition of ``private security functions'' in the
clause at DFARS 225.370-3 was revised to conform to the DoDI, and limit
the definition to the specified criteria.
The types of active, non-lethal countermeasures that must
be reported when used has been added at DFARS 225.370-4(c)(1)(iv)(E)
and 252.225-7039(b)(1)(iv)(E).
The types of Government-authorized investigations with
which the contractor is required to cooperate are more narrowly
described in order to conform to the limitations in the statute.
Changes have been made to DFARS 225.370-4(c)(3) and the clause at DFARS
252.225-7039(b)(3). In addition, a definition of ``full cooperation''
has been added to the clause at DFARS 252.225-7039 to allay concerns
about waiver of attorney-client privilege.
The remedies at DFARS 225.370-5(a) have been revised to
remove paragraph (a)(4), a discussion of the right to terminate for
default, because this right is already covered by the contract
termination clauses.
The applicability of the rule (DFARS 225.370-2, 225.370-
4(b), and 225.370-6) and references to the title of DoDI 3020.50 at
DFARS 225.370-4 and 252.225-7039(b)(2)(i)) have been updated to conform
to the revised DoDI 3020.50.
B. Analysis of Public Comments
1. Definition of Private Security Functions
Comment: Two respondents commented that the definition of ``private
security functions'' was (a) too broad and (b) inconsistent among the
DoDI, the DFARS text, and the clause at DFARS 252.225-7039, Contractors
Performing Private Security Functions.
Response: The definition of ``private security functions'' has been
revised to limit the definition to the specified criteria all inclusive
(rather than just ``including'' the criteria), consistent with the
DoDI. The essence of the definition cannot be changed substantially in
the DFARS from that in the controlling DoDI.
2. The Contractor's Requirement To Ensure Compliance of Contractor
Personnel Performing Private Security Functions
Comment: One respondent stated that the requirement for prime
contractors to ensure that personnel performing private security
functions comply with numerous administrative and reporting
requirements and are briefed on and understand various enumerated laws,
regulations, orders, directives, instructions, and rules related to the
private security function imposes ``untenable oversight, policing, and
enforcement obligations,'' particularly for non-private security
function prime contractors that subcontract with a private security
function provider. The respondent recommended that the prime
contractor's obligation be limited to the administrative functions of
passing the requirements on to the private security function provider
and conducting audits or other administrative review functions to
verify compliance.
Response: No change has been made in the final rule because the
law, at
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section 862(b)(2), as amended, requires the contractor, without regard
to whether it is a direct provider of private security functions, to
``ensure'' that its employees and any subcontractors' employees who are
responsible for performing private security functions comply with the
regulations prescribed under subsection (a) of section 862 implemented
as DoDI 3020.50. In addition, the clause at DFARS 252.225-7039(b)(1),
requires DoD to identify the applicable private security functions in
the contract and make available to the contractor the relevant orders,
directives, and instructions.
3. Contractors' Obligation To Cooperate With Government investigations
Comment: One respondent noted that DFARS 225.370-4(c)(3) imposes on
contractors the obligation to cooperate with any Government-authorized
investigation ``by providing access to employees performing private
security functions and relevant information in the possession of the
contractor,'' but fails to provide any explanation of the scope and
limitations on this requirement. The respondent recommended that the
final rule define the contractor's obligation to cooperate, as in the
mandatory disclosure provisions of FAR 52.203-13, Contractor Code of
Business Ethics and Conduct, by specifying that such cooperation does
not require the contractor to waive attorney-client privilege or the
protections afforded by the attorney work-product doctrine.
Response: The final rule has been amended to more clearly define
the scope and limitations of the contractor's obligation to cooperate
with Government investigations. The revised text reflects the
limitations on the investigations specifically addressed by the
statute, as amended (see DFARS 225.370-4(c)(3) and 252.225-7039(b)(3)).
The limitation on information to that in the contractor's possession
regarding the incident concerned was in the interim rule. Additionally,
the final rule requires the contractor to provide ``full cooperation''
with any Government-authorized investigation. In addition, the
definition of ``full cooperation'' included in the clause reflects the
mandatory disclosure provisions of FAR 52.203-13, Contractor Code of
Business Ethics and Conduct, with minor edits, as recommended by the
respondent.
4. Removal of Personnel for Failure To Comply With ``Applicable
Requirements''
Comment: One respondent stated that the interim rule, at DFARS
225.370-5(a)(1), grants the Government the very broad power to direct a
contractor to remove any personnel at its own expense if the personnel
fail to comply with or violate applicable requirements. The respondent
believed that it is unclear whether the ``applicable requirements'' are
solely limited to those spelled out in the interim rule or if they
include additional requirements not identified in the interim rule.
Response: No change has been made in the final rule because the
applicable requirements for contracts performed outside the United
Sates have been clearly defined in DFARS subpart 225.3 and paragraph
(b) of the clause at DFARS 252.225-7039, Contractors Performing Private
Security Functions. As noted in the response to comment category B.2
above, relevant orders, directives, and instructions must be made
available to the contractor in a single location, including an internet
Web site (see section 862(a)(3) of the statute, as amended), and they
must be updated as they change, e.g., a change in guidance from a
geographic combatant commander.
5. Award Fee Reduction or Denial for Failure To Comply With Private
Security Functions Requirements
Comment: One respondent was concerned with the implementation of
section 862(d), as amended. The respondent concluded that the DFARS
interim rule went beyond the requirements of the statute ``by requiring
the contracting officer to include this evaluation requirement in an
award-fee plan. This subpart then provides the contracting officer the
flexibility to determine whether to reduce, deny, or recover all or
part of award fees.''
Response: No change has been made in the final rule in response to
this comment. FAR 16.401(e)(2) states that the determination of the
amount of award fee and the methodology for determining the award fee
are unilateral decisions made solely at the discretion of the
Government. In addition, FAR 16.401(e)(3) requires that all contracts
providing for award fees must be supported by an award-fee plan that
establishes the procedures for evaluating award fee and an award-fee
board for conducting the award-fee evaluation. The use of an award-fee
type contract provides the Government the maximum, subjective
flexibility in the determination of the factors that will be
considered, i.e., the award-fee plan, and the amount of award fee
granted in a performance period. The statute requires that an
additional factor, i.e., the failure of a contractor to comply with
contractual requirements pertaining to the performance of private
security functions, must always be a consideration for award fees on
any award-fee contract calling for performance in the applicable areas.
6. Applicability
Comments: One respondent submitted two comments on the
applicability of the interim rule. First, the respondent stated that
the statute limits the regulations to ``combat operations or other
significant military operations'' and the interim rule goes beyond
that. Second, the respondent noted that the interim rule requires DoD
subcontractors for commercial items and commercial components to comply
with requirements imposed on private security providers and recommended
that the applicability of the DFARS coverage be modified to require
coverage only for contracts and subcontracts that provide security as a
primary function.
Response: The applicability of the DFARS final rule has been
revised, at DFARS 225.370-2, to encompass the categories as specified
in the DoDI, except that ``combat operations'' are identified
separately from ``contingency operations,'' as specified in the
statute. ``Complex contingency operations'' are now identified as
``humanitarian or peacekeeping operations,'' which is a term defined in
statute and FAR 2.101. The Secretary of Defense has not formally
designated Iraq or Afghanistan as ``combat operations,'' yet these
areas are clearly intended to be covered by the regulations for private
security functions. Therefore, ``contingency operations'' are covered.
Whereas Governmentwide implementation will be restricted to combat
operations and other significant military operations, the DoDI requires
somewhat broader application for DoD contracts.
Congress did not contemplate limiting applicability of the
regulations to only those contractors providing primarily private
security functions. To do so would have resulted in anomalies such as
sanctions for a private security contractor whose employee wounded or
killed a civilian while not sanctioning a contractor providing
construction goods or foodstuffs whose personnel providing security
wounded or killed a civilian. These requirements are applicable only
when the contract or subcontract performance is outside the United
States.
7. Reporting Requirements
Comment: One respondent noted a number of perceived shortcomings in
the reporting requirements at DFARS
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225.370-4(c)(1)(iv). Specifically, the respondent was concerned that
the requirement to report any property destruction could overwhelm
industry and Government employees alike with reports of incidental and
de minimis damage to property. The respondent was concerned that the
requirement to report incidents in which a firearm is discharged would
include planned firearm discharges occurring during training and
maintenance. In addition, the respondent requested that the DFARS
include examples of active, non-lethal countermeasures.
Response: The statute requires contractors, at section
862(b)(2)(A)(iv), to report incidents in which (1) A weapon is
discharged by personnel performing private security functions; (2)
personnel performing private security functions are killed or injured;
or (3) persons are killed or injured, or property is destroyed, as a
result of conduct by contractor personnel. The second comment resulted
in the addition of a listing of active, non-lethal countermeasures in
both the DFARS text see DFARS 225.370-4(c)(1)(iv)(E) and the clause at
252.225-7039.
8. Statutory Remedies Do Not Include Contract Termination
Comment: One respondent stated that the legislation does not allow
the Government to terminate a contract for default in the case of
noncompliance.
Response: The Government has the right to terminate a contract for
default pursuant to one of the termination clauses at FAR 52.249-6
(cost-reimbursement), -8 (fixed-price supply and service), -10
(construction), or -11 (personal services) that is included in every
contract, as applicable. DoD does not acquire new or additional
termination-for-default rights by including such coverage in the clause
at DFARS 252.225-7039. Therefore, the final rule has removed the
termination language from DFARS 225.370-5 and the clause at DFARS
252.225-7039.
While the statute does not specifically list termination of a
contract for default when a contractor's failure to comply is severe,
prolonged, or repeated, it does provide that the contractor must be
referred to the agency suspension or debarment official and that the
failure may be a cause for suspension or debarment of the contractor.
Once a contractor appears on the Excluded Parties List System (FAR
9.404), all Government agencies are prohibited from awarding contracts
or consenting to subcontracts with the contractor, unless there is an
agency head determination to do so (FAR 9.405(a)).
III. Executive Orders 12866 and 13563
Executive Orders (E.O.s) 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess
all costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits (including potential economic, environmental, public
health and safety effects, distributive impacts, and equity). E.O.
13563 emphasizes the importance of quantifying both costs and benefits,
of reducing costs, of harmonizing rules, and of promoting flexibility.
This is a significant regulatory action and, therefore, was subject to
review under section 6(b) of E.O. 12866, Regulatory Planning and
Review, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5
U.S.C. 804.
IV. Regulatory Flexibility Act
A final regulatory flexibility analysis has been prepared
consistent with the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq.,
and is summarized as follows:
DoD is adopting as final, with changes, an interim rule amending
the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to
implement section 862 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
for Fiscal Year (FY) 2008, as amended by section 853 of the NDAA for FY
2009 and sections 831 and 832 of the NDAA for FY 2011. The final rule
has been updated to conform with the governmentwide regulation at 32
CFR part 159, entitled ``Private Security Contractors Operating in
Contingency Operations.'' In addition, this final rule implements DoDI
3020.50, ``Private Security Contractors (PSCs) Operating in Contingency
Operations, Humanitarian or Peace Operations, or Other Military
Operations or Exercises,'' which provides procedures for personnel
performing private security functions for DoD. This final rule impacts
only private security contractors performing outside the United States
in areas of combat operations and other significant military operations
designated by the Secretary of Defense, contingency operations, or
other military operations designated by the combatant commanders. DoD
does not expect this final rule to have a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities within the meaning of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq., because it impacts
only private security contractors performing outside the United States.
In FY 2010, DoD awarded 1,839 contracts for performance in Iraq and
Afghanistan. Of this total, 361, or 20 percent, were awarded to small
businesses. Firms performing private security functions in these areas
were already required to report the occurrence of incidences such as
those listed in the clause at DFARS 252.225-7039, Contractors
Performing Private Security Functions, but there was no consistency in
the manner of reporting or the individual to whom the report was to be
made. This DFARS final rule provides this consistency and clarity and,
in that sense, serves to relieve the burdens on small businesses.
No comments were received from the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of
the Small Business Administration in response to the rule.
The rule does not duplicate, overlap, or conflict with any other
Federal rules. No alternatives have been identified that accomplish the
stated objectives of the applicable statutes.
V. Paperwork Reduction Act
This rule contains information collection requirements that require
the approval of the Office of Management and Budget under the Paperwork
Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. chapter 35). The rule affects the
certification and information collection requirements in the provisions
at DFARS 225.7402-3, currently approved under OMB Control Number 0704-
0460, titled ``Synchronized Predeployment and Operational Tracker
(SPOT) System,'' effective through March 31, 2013. No impact is
anticipated, however, because DoD contractors operating in areas of
combat operations, contingency operations, or other military operations
or exercises are currently required to use SPOT for registering
personnel and weapons, as well as armored vehicles, helicopters, and
other military vehicles operated by personnel performing private
security functions, and to report the incidents addressed in the clause
at DFARS 252.225-7039.
List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 216, 225, and 252
Foreign currencies, Government procurement, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements.
Ynette R. Shelkin,
Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
Accordingly, the interim rule amending 48 CFR parts 216, 225, and
252, which was published at 76 FR 52133 on August 19, 2011, is adopted
as a final rule with the following changes:
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1. The authority citation for 48 CFR parts 225 and 252 continues to
read as follows:
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Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1303 and 48 CFR chapter 1.
PART 225--FOREIGN ACQUISITION
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2. Sections 225.370-2 and 225.370-3 are revised to read as follows:
225.370-2 Applicability.
This section applies to acquisitions for supplies and services that
require the performance of private security functions outside the
United States in areas of--
(a) Combat and other significant military operations designated by
the Secretary of Defense;
(b) Contingency operations (see FAR 2.101);
(c) Humanitarian or peacekeeping operations; or
(d) Other military operations or exercises designated by the
combatant commander.
225.370-3 Definitions.
As used in this section--
Full cooperation and private security functions are defined in the
clause at 252.225-7039, Contractors Performing Private Security
Functions.
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3. Section 225.370-4 is amended--
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a. By revising paragraphs (a) and (b);
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b. In paragraph (c)(1) introductory text by removing ``Ensure that all
employees'' and adding ``Ensure that the contractor and all employees''
in its place;
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c. By revising paragraph (c)(1)(iv)(E);
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d. In paragraph (c)(2) introductory text by removing ``Ensure that all
employees'' and adding ``Ensure that the contractor and all employees''
in its place; and
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e. By revising paragraph (c)(3).
The revisions read as follows:
225.370-4 Policy.
(a) The policy, responsibilities, procedures, accountability,
training, equipping, and conduct of personnel performing private
security functions in designated areas are addressed in Department of
Defense Instruction (DoDI) 3020.50, Private Security Contractors (PSCs)
Operating in Contingency Operations, Humanitarian or Peace Operations,
or Other Military Operations or Exercises, at https://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/302050p.pdf.
(b) The requirements of this section apply to contractors that
employ private security contractors outside the United States in areas
of combat and other significant military operations designated by the
Secretary of Defense, contingency operations, humanitarian or
peacekeeping operations, or other military operations or exercises
designated by the combatant commander, whether the contract is for the
performance of private security functions or other supplies or
services.
(c) * * *
(1) * * *
(iv) * * *
(E) Active, non-lethal countermeasures (other than the discharge of
a weapon, including laser optical distracters, acoustic hailing
devices, electromuscular TASER guns, blunt-trauma devices like rubber
balls and sponge grenades, and a variety of other riot control agents
and delivery systems) are employed by personnel performing private
security functions in response to a perceived immediate threat;
* * * * *
(3) Provide full cooperation with any Government-authorized
investigation into incidents reported pursuant to paragraph (b)(1)(iv)
of the clause at 252.225-7039, Contractors Performing Private Security
Functions, and incidents of alleged misconduct by personnel performing
private security functions by providing access to employees performing
private security functions and relevant information in the possession
of the contractor.
225.370-5 [Amended]
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4. Section 225.370-5 is amended--
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a. In paragraph (a)(2), by adding ``and'' at the end of the sentence;
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b. In paragraph (a)(3), by removing ``paid for such period; and'' and
adding ``paid for such period (see 216.405-2-71).'' in its place;
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c. By removing paragraph (a)(4); and
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d. In paragraph (b), by removing ``significant, or repeated'' and
adding ``significant, severe, prolonged, or repeated'' in its place.
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5. Section 225.370-6 is revised to read as follows:
225.370-6 Contract clause.
Use the clause at 252.225-7039, Contractors Performing Private
Security Functions, in all solicitations and contracts to be performed
outside the United States in areas of--
(a) Combat and other significant military operations designated by
the Secretary of Defense;
(b) Contingency operations (see FAR 2.101);
(c) Humanitarian or peacekeeping operations; or
(d) Other military operations or exercises designated by the
combatant commander.
PART 252--SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES
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6. Section 252.225-7039 is amended--
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a. By removing the clause date and adding ``(JUN 2012)'' in its place;
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b. By revising paragraph (a);
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c. In introductory sentence (b)(1), by removing ``Ensure that all
employees'' and adding ``Ensure that the Contractor and all employees''
in its place;
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d. In paragraph (b)(1)(i), by removing ``Personnel Identity
Verification of Contractor Personnel'' and adding ``Personal Identity
Verification of Contractor Personnel'' in its place;
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e. By revising paragraph (b)(1)(iv)(E);
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f. In introductory sentence (b)(2), by removing ``Ensure that all
employees'' and adding ``Ensure that the Contractor and all employees''
in its place;
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g. In paragraph (b)(2)(i), by removing ``Combat Operations, or Other
Significant Military Operations'' and adding ``Humanitarian or Peace
Operations, or Other Military Operations or Exercises'' in its place;
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h. By revising paragraph (b)(3);
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i. In paragraph (c)(2), by adding ``and'' at the end of the sentence;
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j. In paragraph (c)(3), by removing ``paid for such period; and'' and
adding ``paid for such period.'' in its place;
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k. By revising paragraph (c)(4); and
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l. By revising paragraph (e).
The revisions read as follows:
252.225-7039 Contractors Performing Private Security Functions.
* * * * *
(a) Definitions.
Full cooperation--
(i) Means disclosure to the Government of the information
sufficient to identify the nature and extent of the incident and the
individuals responsible for the conduct. It includes providing timely
and complete response to Government auditors' and investigators'
requests for documents and access to employees with information;
(ii) Does not foreclose any Contractor rights arising in law, the
FAR, the DFARS, or the terms of the contract. It does not require--
(A) The Contractor to waive its attorney-client privilege or the
protections afforded by the attorney work product doctrine; or
(B) Any officer, director, owner, or employee of the Contractor,
including a sole proprietor, to waive his or her attorney-client
privilege or Fifth Amendment rights; and
(C) Does not restrict the Contractor from--
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(1) Conducting an internal investigation; or
(2) Defending a proceeding or dispute arising under the contract or
related to a potential or disclosed violation.
Private security functions means the following activities engaged
in by a contractor:
(i) Guarding of personnel, facilities, designated sites, or
property of a Federal agency, the contractor or subcontractor, or a
third party.
(ii) Any other activity for which personnel are required to carry
weapons in the performance of their duties.
(b) * * *
(1) * * *
(iv) * * *
(E) Active, non-lethal countermeasures (other than the discharge of
a weapon, including laser optical distracters, acoustic hailing
devices, electromuscular TASER guns, blunt-trauma devices like rubber
balls and sponge grenades, and a variety of other riot control agents
and delivery systems) are employed by personnel performing private
security functions in response to a perceived immediate threat;
* * * * *
(3) Provide full cooperation with any Government-authorized
investigation into incidents reported pursuant to paragraph (b)(1)(iv)
of this clause and incidents of alleged misconduct by personnel
performing private security functions by providing access to employees
performing private security functions and relevant information in the
possession of the Contractor regarding the incident concerned.
(c) * * *
(4) If the performance failures are significant, severe, prolonged,
or repeated, the contracting officer shall refer the contractor to the
appropriate suspension and debarment official.
* * * * *
(e) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of
this clause, including this paragraph (e), in all subcontracts that
will be performed outside the United States in areas of combat and
other significant military operations designated by the Secretary of
Defense, contingency operations, humanitarian or peacekeeping
operations, or other military operations or exercises designated by the
Combatant Commander.
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