PART 23

SERVICE CONTRACTS

# Table of Contents

23.1 SERVICE CONTRACTS. [1](#service-contracts.)

23.1.1 General Service Contract Policies.
[1](#general-service-contract-policies.)

23.1.2 Personal Services. [2](#personal-services.)

23.1.3 Consulting Services. [2](#consulting-services.)

23.1.4 Inherently Governmental Functions.
[2](#inherently-governmental-functions.)

23.1.5 Safety Requirements. [3](#safety-requirements.)

23.1.6 Clause Usage Prescriptions. [3](#clause-usage-prescriptions.)

23.2 USE OF PRIVATE-SECTOR TEMPORARY HELP SERVICE FIRMS.
[4](#use-of-private-sector-temporary-help-service-firms.)

23.2.1 Definitions. [4](#definitions.)

23.2.2 Coverage. [4](#coverage.)

23.2.3 Conditions for Using Private-Sector Temporaries.
[4](#conditions-for-using-private-sector-temporaries.)

23.2.4 Supervisory Relationships. [5](#supervisory-relationships.)

23.2.5 Relationship to Civil Service Procedures.
[5](#relationship-to-civil-service-procedures.)

23.2.6 Requirements. [5](#requirements.)

23.3 UNAUTHORIZED USE OF COMPUTER SOFTWARE BY CONTRACTORS.
[6](#unauthorized-use-of-computer-software-by-contractors.)

23.3.1 Clause Usage Prescriptions. [6](#clause-usage-prescriptions.-1)

23.4 SCREENING CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL.
[6](#screening-contractor-personnel.)

23.4.1 Background Screenings. [6](#background-screenings.)

23.4.2 Pre-Registration of Foreign Nationals.
[6](#pre-registration-of-foreign-nationals.)

23.4.3 Clause Usage Prescriptions. [7](#clause-usage-prescriptions.-2)

23.5 CONCESSION CONTRACTS. [7](#concession-contracts.)

23.50 TEXT OF CLAUSES. [8](#text-of-clauses.)

### 23.1 SERVICE CONTRACTS.

***INFORMATION:*** A service contract requires a contractor to furnish
time and effort to perform an identifiable task, rather than to supply a
product.

#### 23.1.1 General Service Contract Policies.

\(a\) BPA shall not enter into or maintain any contractual arrangement
which results in contractor performance of inherently Governmental
functions. See 23.1.4.

\(b\) BPA shall not enter into or maintain a services contract if any of
the following conditions apply:

\(1\) The requesting organizational element has been staffed to provide
the service;

\(2\) The services required are readily and economically available
within BPA or another Federal agency;

\(3\) The contract would circumvent personnel laws;

\(4\) The services are not essential to the effective execution of the
program; or

\(5\) If, for any other reason, it is not in the best interest of BPA to
acquire the services by contract. Also, see 6.17 regarding contracts
with current or former BPA and other federal employees.

\(c\) The period of performance for support services contracts shall
generally be limited to five years, including options. This period may
be extended if the CO determines that it is necessary in a specific
instance.

#### 23.1.2 Personal Services.

\(a\) ***POLICY:*** Contracts which create personal services
relationships are not permitted.

\(b\) ***INFORMATION:*** A personal services contract, in the BPA
purchasing context, is characterized by the employer-employee
relationship it creates between BPA and the contractor\'s personnel. BPA
is normally required to obtain its employees by direct hire under the
civil service laws. Obtaining personal services by contract, rather than
by direct hire, circumvents those laws.

\(c\) ***INFORMATION:*** An employer-employee relationship under a
services contract occurs when, as a result of the contract\'s terms or
the manner of its administration during performance, contractor
personnel are subject to relatively continuous supervision and control
by a BPA employee or employees. Supervision consists of the day-to-day
direction of the physical conduct of the details of performance of the
job. However, giving an order for a specific article or service, with
the right to reject the finished product or result, is not the type of
supervision that results in a personal services contract.

\(d\) ***INFORMATION:*** Each contract arrangement must be judged in the
light of its own facts and circumstance, the key question being: Will
BPA exercise relatively continuous supervision and control over the
contractor personnel? The sporadic supervision of contractor employees
would not be relevant, while relatively continuous BPA supervision of
contractor employees would be.

#### 23.1.3 Consulting Services.

\(a\) ***INFORMATION:*** Consulting services are purely advisory
services of experts relating to administrative and program management
activities of BPA.

\(b\) ***POLICY:*** BPA shall not contract for consulting services or
other services of experts and consultants\--

\(1\) To perform work of a policy-making, decision-making, or managerial
nature that is the direct responsibility of agency officials; or

\(2\) To aid specifically in influencing or enacting legislation.

\(c\) ***POLICY:*** The services of experts and consultants shall
normally be obtained on an intermittent or temporary basis. Repeated or
extended arrangements should not be entered into, except under
extraordinary circumstances.

#### 23.1.4 Inherently Governmental Functions.

\(a\) ***INFORMATION:*** An \"inherently governmental function\" is a
function that is so intimately related to the public interest as to
mandate performance by Government employees. These functions include
those activities that require either the exercise of discretion in
applying Government authority, or the application of value judgments in
making decisions for BPA. Inherently governmental functions involve the
interpretation and execution of laws which: Bind BPA to take or not take
some action by contract, policy, regulation, authorization, order, or
otherwise; Exercise ultimate control over the acquisition, use, or
disposition of the property of

BPA, including the collection, control, or disbursement of funds. These
functions normally fall into two categories: (1) The discretionary
exercise of Government authority, and (2) Monetary transactions and
entitlements. Inherently governmental functions do not normally include
gathering information for or providing advice, opinions,
recommendations, or ideas to BPA officials. They also do not include
functions that are primarily ministerial and internal, such as building
security, operation of cafeterias, housekeeping, facilities and
warehouse operations, and other routine services.

\(b\) ***POLICY:*** BPA shall not contract for inherently governmental
functions. BPA follows the principles outlined in OFPP Policy letter
92-1 dated September 23, 1992, to determine whether an activity is an
inherently Governmental function.

\(c\) ***POLICY:*** Contractors must not establish or alter BPA
policies, programs or plans. Contractors may be used to research
background material, review and comment on policies, programs and plans;
may develop recommendations; and produce documents or reports\--suitably
marked as produced by contractors\--for consideration by BPA staff.
Contractors must provide identification in meetings or in work
situations where their actions could be construed as representing BPA
for inherently Governmental functions.

\(d\) ***POLICY:*** BPA employees are solely responsible for determining
work requirements under support service contracts, and for preparing
statements of work. A support service contractor must not be allowed to
identify its own work requirements or write its own task assignments.
However, this policy is not intended to preclude a contractor from
preparing and submitting proposals for work in response to requests, or
as unsolicited proposals.

\(e\) ***INFORMATION:*** The following are representative inherently
governmental functions, which may not be contracted:

\(1\) Determination of BPA policy, such as determining the content and
application of regulations;

\(2\) Determination of BPA program priorities and budget requests;

\(3\) Direction and control of Federal employees;

\(4\) Approval of position descriptions and performance standards for
Federal employees;

\(5\) Determination of what BPA property is to be disposed of and on
what terms;

\(6\) Determining what supplies or services are to be acquired by BPA;

\(7\) Approval of any contractual documents such as those documents
defining requirements, incentive plans and evaluation criteria;

\(8\) Awarding, administering, and terminating contracts;

\(9\) Determining whether contract costs are reasonable, allocable and
allowable; and

\(10\) Determination of budget policy, guidance and strategy.

#### 23.1.5 Safety Requirements.

***POLICY:*** While a contractor, including subcontractors, is to be
held responsible for its actions with respect to safety, BPA has adopted
a safety policy which requires additional measures for working safely on
and around transmission lines, substations, rights-of-way and other
projects that may place workers in close proximity to energized
transmission facilities and other potentially hazardous conditions. BPA
safety policy and procedures are found in the BPA's Accident Prevention
Manual and in BPI 15.2. (Also, see BPI 11.5, 11.8, 14.16(a), 15.2.1(a),
24.4.4 for additional purchasing requirements regarding safety.)

#### 23.1.6 Clause Usage Prescriptions.

***PROCEDURE:***

\(a\) The CO may include a clause similar to 23-1, Continuity of
Services, in service solicitations and contracts when BPA anticipates
the need to facilitate the transition from one Contractor to another, or
to BPA.

\(b\) The CO shall include a clause similar to 23-2, Key Personnel, in
any solicitations and contracts when specific personnel are essential to
the conduct of a project.

### 23.2 USE OF PRIVATE-SECTOR TEMPORARY HELP SERVICE FIRMS.

#### 23.2.1 Definitions.

***INFORMATION:***

\(a\) A \"temporary help service firm\" is a private-sector entity which
provides other organizations with specific services performed by its
pool of employees, possessing the appropriate work skills, for brief or
intermittent periods. The firm is the legally-responsible employer and
maintains that relationship during the time its employees are assigned
to a client. The firm, not the client organization, recruits, tests,
hires, trains, assigns, pays, provides benefits and leave to, and as
necessary, addresses performance problems, disciplines, and terminates
its employees. Among other employer obligations, the firm is responsible
for payroll deductions and payment of income taxes, social security
(FICA), unemployment insurance, and workers\' compensation, and shall
provide required liability insurance and bonding.

\(b\) \"Private-sector temporaries\" or \"outside temporaries\" are
those employees of a temporary-help service firm who are supervised and
paid by that firm, and whom that firm assigns to various client
organizations who have contracted for the temporary use of their skills
when required.

\(c\) A \"critical need\" is a sudden or unexpected occurrence; an
emergency; a pressing necessity; or an exigency. Such occasions are
characterized by additional work or deadlines which must be met. A
recurring, cyclical peak workload, by itself, is not a critical need.

#### 23.2.2 Coverage.

***INFORMATION:*** This authority is based on 5 CFR 300, Subpart E, and
shall not be used for Senior Executive Service or work of managerial or
supervisory positions.

#### 23.2.3 Conditions for Using Private-Sector Temporaries.

***POLICY:*** BPA may enter into a contract with a temporary-help
service firm for the brief or intermittent use of the skills of
private-sector temporaries, when required, and may call for those
services, subject to these conditions:

\(a\) One of the following short-term situations exists\--

\(1\) An employee is absent for a temporary period because of a personal
need, including emergency, accident, illness, parental or family
responsibilities, or mandatory jury service, but not including vacations
or other circumstances which are not shown to be compelling, or

\(2\) BPA must carry out work for a temporary period which cannot be
delayed because of critical need.

\(b\) The need cannot be met with current employees or through the
direct appointment of temporary employees within the time available by
the date, and for the duration of time, help is needed. In instances
where a need is foreseeable, as when approval of employee absence is
requested well in advance, BPA may have sufficient time to follow the
temporary appointment recruiting requirements, including veterans\'
preference in Chapter 316 of the Federal Personnel Manual to determine
whether qualified candidates are available by the date needed and for
the length of service required.

\(c\) These services shall not be used:

\(1\) In lieu of the regular recruitment and hiring procedures under the
civil service laws for permanent appointment in the competitive civil
service;

\(2\) To displace a Federal employee.

\(3\) To circumvent controls on employment levels; or

\(4\) In lieu of appointing a surplus or displaced Federal employee as
required by 5 CFR part 330, subparts F and G.

#### 23.2.4 Supervisory Relationships.

***POLICY:*** Services furnished by temporary-help firms shall be
performed by their employees, who shall not be considered or treated as
Federal employees for any purpose, and shall not be eligible for civil
service employee benefits, including retirement. Such services shall not
be regarded as establishing an employee-employer relationship. Further,
to avoid creating any appearance of such a relationship, BPA shall
observe the following requirements:

\(a\) Time limit on use of temporary help service firm. BPA may use a
temporary help service firm(s) in a single situation, as defined in
subpart 23.2.3, initially for no more than 120 workdays. Provided the
situation continues to exist beyond the initial 120 workdays, BPA may
extend its use of temporary help services up to a maximum limit of 240
workdays.

\(b\) Time limit on use of individual employee of a temporary help
service firm.

\(1\) An individual employee of any temporary help firm may work at a
major organizational element (headquarters or field) of BPA for up to
120 workdays in a 24-month period. The 24-month period begins on the
first day of assignment.

\(2\) BPA may extend an individual up to a maximum of 240 workdays only
when using the services of the same individual for the same situation
will prevent significant delay.

\(c\) BPA shall assure that supervisory responsibilities such as review
of employee performance, disciplinary actions, promotions, etc., are
carried out by the temporary help service firm. At the same time, BPA
must give technical, task-related instructions to private-sector
temporaries including orientation, assignment of tasks, and review of
work products, in order that the temporaries may properly perform their
services under the contract.

#### 23.2.5 Relationship to Civil Service Procedures.

***INFORMATION***: BPA continues to have full authority to decide to
meet its temporary needs by a number of means including appointing
individuals as civil service employees, details or time-limited
promotions of current employees, redistribution of work, overtime,
in-house pools, and the on-call authority.

#### 23.2.6 Requirements.

***PROCEDURE:***

\(a\) BPA must follow other applicable requirements of the BPI in
purchasing services from the private sector.

\(b\) The CO should clearly state in the contract that the firm is the
legally-responsible employer and specify the obligations the
temporary-help service firm will have to meet to provide effective
performance, including such matters as the types and levels of skills to
be provided, deadlines for providing service, and, when necessary,
security requirements.

\(c\) Requisitioners shall document on the PR the nature of the short
term situation meeting the requirements of 23.2.3(a), and the
determination that there are no qualified candidates as described in
23.2.3(b).

### 23.3 UNAUTHORIZED USE OF COMPUTER SOFTWARE BY CONTRACTORS.

\(a\) ***POLICY:*** BPA shall caution contractors concerning the proper
use of copyrighted software licensed to BPA.

#### 23.3.1 Clause Usage Prescriptions.

***PROCEDURE:*** The CO shall include a clause similar to 23-3,
Unauthorized Reproduction or Use of Computer Software, in solicitations
and contracts where the contractor employees are expected to have access
to copyrighted or proprietary software.

### 23.4 SCREENING CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL.

***POLICY:*** It is BPA policy to protect agency workforce and
facilities, and sensitive and critical information by taking steps to
ensure that the contractor workforce is properly screened prior to
gaining access to BPA facilities and/or computer resources.

#### 23.4.1 Background Screenings.

***INFORMATION:*** BPA policy and procedures regarding security
management are found in BPAM Chapter 1070, and those for identification
badges are in BPAM 1072. Federal Law establishes the screening
procedures which apply to child care contractors in Title 42, USC - The
Public Health & Welfare, Chapter 132, Subchapter V. For all other
contractors, standards for the procedure are found in clause 23-4,
Screening Requirements for Personnel Having Access to BPA Facilities
Effective October 27, 2005, BPA will follow the procedures and guidance
prescribed in Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 12, Policy
for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and
Contractors, and Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 201,
issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

***PROCEDURE:*** Contractor personnel that require access to BPA
facilities, and/or sensitive information and computer systems, must be
screened in order to protect BPA property, information, and child day
care attendees. The contractor must comply with the procedures
established at BPA for screening of new hires, and current staff, as
prescribed in HSPD-12 and FIPS 201, as implemented at BPA. The
contractor will initiate the screening process by ensuring that its
employees present the required forms of personal identification, and
complete SF85 - Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions, and submit to
the BPA Sponsor for processing. The BPA Sponsor may be the COTR or some
other person designatied to facilitate the contractor employees' entry
into BPA facilities and computer systems.

#### 23.4.2 Pre-Registration of Foreign Nationals.

***INFORMATION:*** In compliance with DOE Order 142.3, Unclassified
Foreign Visits and Assignments, a contract employee who is a Non-US
citizen (foreign national) must but be pre-registered and approved prior
to visits or work assignments at BPA facilities. This process is in
addition to the screening process described above. BPA program offices
determine the need for, and appropriate work duration, of all contract
employees, including non-US Citizens.

***PROCEDURE:*** The contract employee must complete BPA form 5632.08 --
Foreign Nationals Registration (Short Form) or BPA form 5632.08a --
Foreign Nationals Registration (Long Form) and submit it to the BPA
Security office for processing.

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#### 23.4.3 Clause Usage Prescriptions.

***PROCEDURE:*** The CO shall include clause 23-4, Screening
Requirements for Personnel Having Access to BPA Facilities, in all
solicitations and contracts that require contractor personnel to have
access to BPA information resources and/or facilities, including child
day care centers, either on a continuing basis or during frequent
visits.

### 23.5 CONCESSION CONTRACTS.

***INFORMATION:***

\(a\) A concession contract is a specialized contractual document
between BPA and a contractor, referred to in this instance as the
concessionaire. Such contracts are normally used when BPA requires a
service to be performed, for which funds are collected by the
concessionaire from third parties for services performed by the
concessionaire, but where BPA has provided significant support. Examples
of concession contracts include those for food service and day care
centers. Concession contracts may require payment to BPA by the
concessionaire, or by BPA to the concessionaire.

\(b\) Each concession contract is unique, and must be tailored to the
specific situation. Concession contracts need not include the clauses
normally required by the BPI. However, COs must ensure that appropriate
clauses are used which clearly define the rights and responsibilities of
the parties. Among the issues which must be considered are:

\(1\) What facilities or services will BPA provide to the
concessionaire?

\(2\) Will the facility be provided at no cost, or will the
concessionaire be required to pay a use fee?

\(3\) Are other payments to BPA required, and if so, how will they be
calculated?

\(4\) How will the quality of service be evaluated, and what types of
corrective actions may be initiated by BPA for inadequate performance?

\(5\) What liabilities will be assumed by each party?

\(6\) What labor and/or compensation standards are to be established for
concessionaire employees?

\(7\) What are the parties\' responsibilities for property maintenance,
repair and replacement?

\(8\) What insurance requirements are advisable?

\(9\) Are there public safety and health considerations which must be
addressed?

\(10\) What termination rights should be reserved to each party?

\(11\) What rights to change the contract should be reserved to each
party?

\(12\) Is the work to be performed in spaces which subject the
concessionaire to the application of BPA policies such as those
described in 3.7?

### 23.50 TEXT OF CLAUSES.

The following clauses are referred to in BPI Part 23:

23-1 Continuity of Services

23-2 Key Personnel

23-3 Unauthorized Reproduction or use of Computer Software

23-4 Screening Requirement for Personnel having access to BPA Facilities

######### Clause 23-1 CONTINUITY OF SERVICES (Sep 98)(BPI 23.1.6)

\(a\) The Contractor recognizes that the services under this contract
are vital to BPA and must be continued without interruption and that,
upon contract expiration, a successor, either BPA or another contractor,
may continue them. The Contractor agrees to (1) furnish phase-in
training and (2) exercise its best efforts and cooperation to effect an
orderly and efficient transition to a successor.

\(b\) The Contractor shall, upon the Contracting Officer\'s written
notice, (1) furnish phase-in, phase-out services for up to 60 days after
this contract expires and (2) negotiate in good faith a plan with a
successor to determine the nature and extent of phase-in, phase-out
services required. The plan shall be subject to the Contracting
Officer\'s approval. The Contractor shall provide sufficient experienced
personnel during the phase-in, phase-out period to ensure that the
services called for by this contract are maintained at a high level of
proficiency.

\(c\) The Contractor shall also disclose necessary personnel records and
allow the successor to conduct on-site interviews. If selected employees
are agreeable to the change, the Contractor

shall release them at a mutually agreeable date and negotiate transfer
of their earned fringe benefits to the successor.

\(d\) The Contractor shall be reimbursed for all reasonable phase-in,
phase-out costs (i.e., costs incurred within the agreed period after
contract expiration that result from phase-in, phase-out operations) and
a fee (profit) not to exceed a pro rata portion of the fee (profit)
under this contract.

(End of clause)

######### Clause 23-2 KEY PERSONNEL (Sep 98)(BPI 23.1.6)

The personnel listed below are considered to be essential to the work
being performed hereunder. No diversion shall be made by the Contractor
without the written consent of the Contracting Officer. (List key
personnel below)

(End of clause)

######### Clause 23-3 UNAUTHORIZED REPRODUCTION OR USE OF COMPUTER SOFTWARE (Sep 98)(BPI 23.3.1)

The contractor shall hold BPA harmless for unauthorized reproduction or
use of copyrighted or proprietary computer software and/or manuals or
other documentation by the contractor's employees or subcontractors in
the performance of the contract.

(End of clause)

######### Clause 23-4 SCREENING REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONNEL HAVING ACCESS TO BPA FACILITIES (May 07)(BPI 23.4.1)

\(a\) The following definitions shall apply to this contract:

\(1\) \"Access\" means the ability to enter BPA facilities as a direct
or indirect result of the work required under this contract.

\(2\) \"Sensitive unclassified data\" means information requiring a
degree of protection due to the risk and magnitude of loss or harm that
could result from inadvertent or deliberate disclosures, alteration, or
restriction. Sensitive unclassified data may include, but are not
limited to: personnel data maintained in systems or records subject to
the Privacy Act of 1974, Pub. L. 93-579 (5 U.S.C. 552a); proprietary
business data within the meaning of l8 U.S.C. 1905 and the Freedom of
Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552); unclassified controlled nuclear
information within the meaning of 42 U.S.C. 2168; critical
infrastructure information, energy supply data; economic forecasts; and
financial data.

\(b\) BPA personnel screening activities are based on the Homeland
Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), and DOE rules and guidance
as implemented at BPA. The background screening process to be conducted
by the Office of Personnel Management is called a National Agency Check
with Inquiries (NACI). The results of the NACI process will provide BPA
with information to determine an individual\'s initial eligibility or
continued eligibility for access to BPA facilities including IT access.
Such a determination shall not be construed as a substitute for
determining whether an individual is technically suitable for
employment.

\(c\) The contractor is responsible for protecting BPA property during
contract performance, including sensitive unclassified data. Effective
October 27, 2005, all new-hire contract employees expected to work at
federal facilities for six or more consecutive months must be screened
according to HSPD-12. To initiate the federal screening process
discussed in paragraph (b) above, the contractor shall ensure that all
prospective contract employees present the required forms of personal
identification and complete SF85 - Questionnaire for Non Sensitive
Positions and submit it to BPA for processing. All contract employees on
board prior to that date will be screened in phases according to length
of service. Rescreenings of longer term contract employees will occur at
periodic intervals, generally of five years.

\(d\) As part of the NACI, the government's determination of approval
for an individual\'s access shall be at least based upon criteria listed
below. However, the contractor also has a responsibility to affirm that
permitting the individual access to BPA facilities and/or computer
systems is an acceptable risk which will not lead to improper use,
manipulation, alteration, or destruction of BPA property or data,
including unauthorized disclosure. Positive findings in any of these
areas shall be sufficient grounds to deny access.

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\(1\) Any behavior, activities, or associations which may show the
individual is not reliable or trustworthy.

\(2\) Any deliberate misrepresentations, falsifications, or omissions of
material facts.

\(3\) Any criminal, dishonest or immoral conduct (as defined by local
Law), or substance abuse.

\(4\) Any illness, including any mental condition, of a nature which, in
the opinion of competent medical authority, may cause significant defect
in the judgment or reliability of the employee, with due regard to the
transient or continuing effect of the illness and the medical findings
in such case

\(e\) If the NACI screening process described above prompts a
determination to disapprove access, BPA shall notify the contractor, who
will then inform the individual of the determination and the reasons
therefor. The contractor shall afford the individual an opportunity to
refute or rebut the information that has formed the basis for the
initial determination, according to the appeal process prescribed by
HSPD-12 and supplemental implementing guidance.

\(f\) If the individual is granted access, the individual\'s employment
records or personnel file shall contain a copy of the final
determination as described in paragraph (e) above and the basis for the
determination. The contractor shall conduct periodic reviews of the
individual\'s employment records or personnel file to reaffirm the
individual\'s continued suitability for access. The reviews should occur
annually, or more often as appropriate or necessary. If the contractor
becomes aware of any new information that could alter the individuals'
continued eligibility for approved access, the contractor shall notify
the COTR immediately.

\(g\) If a security clearance is required, then the applicant\'s job
qualifications and suitability must be established prior to the
submission of a security clearance request to DOE. In the event that an
applicant is specifically hired for a position that requires a security
clearance, then the applicant shall not be placed in that position until
a security clearance is granted by DOE.

\(h\) In addition to the requirements described elsewhere in this
clause, all contractor employees who may be accessing any of BPA\'s
information resources must participate annually in a BPA-furnished
information resources security training course.

\(i\) The contractor is responsible for obtaining from its employees any
BPA-issued identification and/or access cards immediately upon
termination of an employee\'s employment with the contractor, and for
returning it to the COTR, who will forward it to Security Management.

\(j\) The substance of this clause shall be included in any subcontracts
in which the subcontractor employees will have access to BPA facilities
and/ or computer systems.

(End of Clause)