DOE O 350.1 Chg 3, Contractor Human Resource Management Programs
Functional areas: Administrative Change, Human Resources, Insurance and Annuities
The purpose of this directive is to establish Department of Energy (DOE) responsibilities and requirements for the management and oversight of contractor Human Resource Management (HR) programs. Chg 1, 5-8-98; Chg 2, 11-22-09; Chg 3, 2-23-10; Chg 4, 4-29-13. This order cancels DOE O 3220.1A, DOE O 3220.4A, DOE O 3220.6A, and DOE O 3309.1A.
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DISTRIBUTION: INITIATED BY:
All Departmental Elements Office of Contractor Human Resource Management
U.S. Department of Energy ORDER
Washington, D.C.
Approved: 09-30-96
Chg 1: 05-08-98
Chg 2: 11-22-09
Chg 3: 2-23-10
SUBJECT: CONTRACTOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS
1. OBJECTIVES.
a. To establish Department of Energy (DOE) responsibilities, requirements, and cost
allowability criteria for the management and oversight of contractor Human
Resource Management (HR) programs.
b. To ensure that DOE contractors manage their HR programs to support the DOE
mission, promote work force excellence, champion work force diversity, achieve
effective cost management performance, and comply with applicable laws and
regulations.
c. To implement consistent requirements that allow contractors flexibility in
determining how to meet the requirements.
d. To ensure that all elements of cash and non-cash compensation are considered in
the design and implementation of an appropriate total compensation philosophy,
but are not used as a means to deflect needed cost reductions in either or both.
2. CANCELLATIONS. In addition to the Orders listed in the chapters of this Order, the
Orders listed below are canceled. Cancellation of an Order does not, by itself, modify or
otherwise affect any contractual obligation to comply with such an Order. Canceled
Orders incorporated by reference in a contract shall remain in effect until the contract is
modified to delete the reference to the requirements in the canceled Orders.
a. DOE 3220.1A, MANAGEMENT OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL POLICIES
AND PROGRAMS, of 5-14-92.
b. DOE 3220.4A, CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL AND INDUSTRIAL
RELATIONS REPORTS, of 1-7-93.
c. DOE 3220.6A, FEDERAL LABOR STANDARDS, of 5-14-92.
d. DOE 3309.1A, REDUCTIONS IN CONTRACTOR EMPLOYMENT, of
11-30-92.
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e. DOE 3830.1, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR PENSION PLANS UNDER
OPERATING AND ONSITE SERVICE CONTRACTS, of 8-23-82.
f. DOE 3890.1A, CONTRACTOR INSURANCE AND OTHER HEALTH
BENEFIT PROGRAMS, of 6-12-92.
g. DOE N 3131.1, ACCESS TO SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES OF
RETIRED SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS FOR THE NUCLEAR WEAPONS
PROGRAM, of 4-28-95.
3. APPLICABILITY.
a. DOE Elements. Except for the exclusions in paragraph 3c, this Order applies to
all DOE Elements.
b. Except for the exclusions in paragraph 3c or as specified in the Applicability
section of this Order's individual chapters, Attachment 1, the Contractor
Requirements Document (CRD) located at the back of each of this Order's
individual chapters, sets forth requirements that are applicable to the universe
of prime cost reimbursement contracts for the management and operation of
DOE-owned or DOE-leased facilities and other contracts and sub-contracts as
identified in the specific chapters of this Order. Applicability to other
designated long-lived onsite contracts is optional at the discretion of
Departmental and Field Elements. Contractor compliance with the CRD will be
required to the extent set forth in a contract. Contractors shall be directed to
continue to comply with the requirements of orders canceled by this Order until
their contracts are modified to delete the reference to the requirements of the
canceled orders.
c. Exclusions.
(1) Specific exclusions, if applicable, are identified in the Applicability
section of each of this Order's individual chapters.
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(2) Activities that are regulated through a license by the Nuclear Regulatory
Commission (NRC) or a State under an Agreement with the NRC,
including activities certified by the NRC under section 1701 of the Atomic
Energy Act; [same as section 830.2(a)].
(3) Activities conducted under the authority of the Director, Naval Nuclear
Propulsion Program, as described in Public Law 98-525; [same as section
830.2(b)].
4. REQUIREMENTS. Requirements are set forth in Chapters I through IX of this Order.
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5. RESPONSIBILITIES. Assignments of responsibility are set forth in Chapters I through
IX of this Order.
6. REFERENCES. Applicable references are listed in Chapters I through IX of this Order.
7. CONTACT. See Chapters I through IX for the appropriate contacts.
BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY:
ARCHER L. DURHAM
Assistant Secretary for
Human Resources and
Administration
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER I. LABOR RELATIONS .......................................................................................... I-1
1. OBJECTIVES ............................................................................................................... I-1
2. APPLICABILITY ......................................................................................................... I-1
3. REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................ I-1
4. RESPONSIBILITIES ................................................................................................... I-1
5. REFERENCES ............................................................................................................. I-2
6. CONTACT .................................................................................................................... I-2
ATTACHMENT 1. CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT
LABOR RELATIONS .................................................................................................. I-3
CHAPTER II. LABOR STANDARDS .................................................................................... II-1
1. OBJECTIVES ..............................................................................................................II-1
2. APPLICABILITY ........................................................................................................II-1
3. REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................................II-1
4. RESPONSIBILITIES ..................................................................................................II-1
5. REFERENCES ............................................................................................................II-3
6. CONTACT ...................................................................................................................II-3
ATTACHMENT 1. CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT
LABOR STANDARDS .............................................................................................. II-5
CHAPTER III. REDUCTIONS IN CONTRACTOR EMPLOYMENT ................................. III-1
Section 3
1. OBJECTIVES ............................................................................................................ III-1
2. APPLICABILITY ...................................................................................................... III-1
3. REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................... III-1
4. RESPONSIBILITIES ................................................................................................ III-2
5. REFERENCES .......................................................................................................... III-4
6. CONTACT ................................................................................................................. III-5
ATTACHMENT 1. CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT
REDUCTIONS IN CONTRACTOR EMPLOYMENT ............................................ III-7
CHAPTER IV. COMPENSATION ......................................................................................... IV-1
1. OBJECTIVE .............................................................................................................. IV-1
2. APPLICABILITY ...................................................................................................... IV-1
3. REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................... IV-1
4. RESPONSIBILITIES ................................................................................................ IV-1
5. REFERENCES .......................................................................................................... IV-2
6. CONTACT ................................................................................................................. IV-2
ATTACHMENT 1. CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENT DOCUMENT
COMPENSATION .................................................................................................... IV-3
ATTACHMENT 2. DOE F 3220.8.................................................................................... IV-7
ATTACHMENT 3. DOE F 3220.5.................................................................................... IV-9
ATTACHMENT 4. DOE F 3230.6a ................................................................................ IV-11
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ATTACHMENT 5. DOE F 3220.6B ............................................................................... IV-13
CHAPTER V. BENEFITS ........................................................................................................ V-1
1. OBJECTIVE ............................................................................................................... V-1
2. APPLICABILITY ....................................................................................................... V-1
3. REQUIREMENT ........................................................................................................ V-1
4. RESPONSIBILITIES ................................................................................................. V-1
5. REFERENCES ........................................................................................................... V-3
6. CONTACT .................................................................................................................. V-3
ATTACHMENT 1. CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ............................................................................................ V-5
ATTACHMENT 2. REPORT OF CONTRACTOR EXPENDITURES FOR EMPLOYEE
Section 4
SUPPLEMENTARY COMPENSATION ................................................................ V-11
CHAPTER VI. DOE CONTRACTOR PENSION PLANS ..................................................... VI-1
1. OBJECTIVES ............................................................................................................ VI-1
2. APPLICABILITY ...................................................................................................... VI-1
3. REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................... VI-1
4. RESPONSIBILITIES ................................................................................................ VI-1
5. REFERENCES .......................................................................................................... VI-2
6. CONTACT ................................................................................................................. VI-3
ATTACHMENT 1. CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT
DOE CONTRACTOR PENSION PLANS ................................................................ VI-5
ATTACHMENT 2. DEFINITIONS .................................................................................. VI-9
CHAPTER VII. RISK MANAGEMENT AND LIABILITY PROGRAMS ......................... VII-1
1. OBJECTIVES ........................................................................................................... VII-1
2. APPLICABILITY ..................................................................................................... VII-1
3. REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................... VII-1
4. RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................................... VII-1
5. REFERENCES ......................................................................................................... VII-2
6. CONTACT ................................................................................................................ VII-3
ATTACHMENT 1. CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT
RISK MANAGEMENT AND LIABILITY PROGRAMS ..................................... VII-5
ATTACHMENT 2. ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE .......................................................... VII-9
ATTACHMENT 3. CONTRACTOR LIABILITY SCENARIOS ................................ VII-11
ATTACHMENT 4. DEFINITIONS .............................................................................. VII-13
CHAPTER VIII. CONTRACTOR WORKPLACE
SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS ............................................................................ VIII-1
1. OBJECTIVES ......................................................................................................... VIII-1
2. APPLICABILITY ................................................................................................... VIII-1
3. REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................. VIII-1
4. RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................................. VIII-1
5. REFERENCES ....................................................................................................... VIII-2
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6. CONTACT .............................................................................................................. VIII-3
ATTACHMENT 1. CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT
Section 5
CONTRACTOR WORKPLACE SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS .............. VIII-5
CHAPTER IX. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS ................................................... IX-1
1. OBJECTIVE .............................................................................................................. IX-1
2. APPLICABILITY ...................................................................................................... IX-1
3. REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................... IX-1
4. RESPONSIBILITIES ................................................................................................ IX-1
5. REFERENCES .......................................................................................................... IX-1
6. CONTACT ................................................................................................................. IX-1
ATTACHMENT 1. CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS .............................................................. IX-3
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CHAPTER I. LABOR RELATIONS
1. OBJECTIVES.
a. To ensure that Department of Energy management and operating contractors
pursue collective bargaining practices that promote efficiency and economy in
contract operations, judicious expenditure of public funds, equitable resolution of
disputes, and effective collective bargaining relationships.
b. To achieve full consultation with management and operating contractors prior to
contract negotiations and during the term of a contract on matters that may have a
significant impact on work rules, make-or-buy decisions, or past customs and
practices.
2. APPLICABILITY. Contractors. This chapter applies to prime contractors that perform
work under prime contracts at DOE-owned installations to the extent set forth in the
prime contract. Contractor requirements are set forth in Attachment 1 to this chapter.
3. REQUIREMENTS.
a. DOE retains absolute authority on all questions of security, security rules, and
their administration. However, to the fullest extent feasible, DOE shall consult
with representatives of management and labor in formulating security rules and
regulations that affect the collective bargaining process.
b. DOE shall not take a public position concerning the merits of a labor dispute
between a contractor and its employees or organizations representing those
employees.
4. RESPONSIBILITIES.
a. Director, Office of Worker and Community Transition.
(1) Establishes DOE labor relations policy in consultation with field
organizations.
(2) Represents DOE Headquarters on all matters involving contractor labor
relations issues. This includes:
(a) informing DOE senior management of significant labor relations
developments,
(b) acting as DOE liaison to other government agencies and to
international unions and their representatives,
(c) serving as a clearing house for labor relations information,
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(d) coordinating union representation at meetings and conferences
initiated by DOE Headquarters elements; and
(e) approving all DOE policy affecting contractor labor relations.
(2) Works with DOE program offices that originate or change qualification
standards, testing requirements, or other programs that may affect
conditions of employment for contractor employees to ensure that they are
developed and/or implemented consistent with collective bargaining
requirements.
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b. Heads of Contracting Activities.
(1) Review collective bargaining issues with contractors and reach agreement
on economic parameters prior to commencement of negotiations.
(2) Consult regularly with contractors during the term of collective bargaining
agreements to stay abreast of matters of interest and concern to DOE.
(3) Serve as DOE liaison to regional governmental agencies and offices and to
regional union officials.
(4) Notify the Office of Worker and Community Transition of National Labor
Relations Board charges and any significant labor relations issues.
(5) Provide timely information and advice to DOE Headquarters and others
concerning local contractor labor issues and arbitration decisions.
5. REFERENCES.
a. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Subpart 22.1, BASIC LABOR POLICIES,
which provides guidance to contracting officers on labor relations matters.
b. Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR), Subpart 970.22,
APPLICATION OF LABOR POLICIES, which provides DOE guidance to
contracting officers on labor relations matters.
c. DEAR 970.3102-2(e), which addresses allowability of compensation costs.
6. CONTACT. Office of Worker and Community Transition, at (202) 586-7550.
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CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT
LABOR RELATIONS
The following requirements apply to prime contractors that perform work under cost
reimbursement contracts at DOE-owned installations to the extent set forth in the prime contract.
1. Develop and implement labor relations policies that will promote orderly collective
bargaining relationships, equitable resolution of disputes, efficiency and economy in
operations, and the judicious expenditure of public funds.
a. Consult with the contracting officer prior to and during the course of negotiations
with labor unions, and during the term of resultant contracts, on economic issues
and other matters that have a potentially significant impact on work rules, make-
or-buy decisions, or other matters that may cause a significant deviation from past
customs or practices.
b. Provide the contracting officer with a settlement summary within 30 to 60 days
after formal ratification of the agreement, using the “Report of Settlement” form.
c. Immediately advise the DOE Field Element of the following:
d. Possible strike situations or other job actions affecting the continuity of
operations; in the event of work stoppage, the contractor is responsible for
completing Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Form 817 and forwarding two
copies to the DOE Field Element.
e. Formal action by the National Labor Relations Board or the National Mediation
Board (copies of the Board correspondence shall be provided to the Field
Element).
2. Recourse to procedures under the Labor-Management Relations Act of 1947, as
amended, or any other federal or state law.
3. Any grievance scheduled for arbitration under a collective bargaining agreement that has
the potential for significant economic or other impact.
4. Other significant issues that may involve review by other federal or state agencies.
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CHAPTER II. LABOR STANDARDS
1. OBJECTIVES.
a. To ensure that applicable labor standards are included in all Department of
Energy contracts and subcontracts.
b. To cooperate with the Department of Labor, as appropriate, to:
(1) obtain information,
(2) provide complete and timely reports, and
(3) exercise oversight responsibility to ensure contractor compliance with
applicable laws.
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2. APPLICABILITY. This Chapter is applicable to all DOE Elements responsible for the
management of contracts for prime contractors of the Department's government owned
facilities.
3. REQUIREMENTS. Proposed acquisition and designated contractor work packages shall
be reviewed to determine the applicability of the Davis-Bacon Act and/or the Service
Contract Act; work shall be accomplished in accordance with such determinations.
4. RESPONSIBILITIES.
a. Director, Office of Worker and Community Transition.
(1) Coordinates Departmental comments on proposed revisions to Department
of Labor regulations and provides interpretations of final revisions to
Headquarters and field elements.
(2) Prepares and submits the Davis-Bacon Semi-Annual Enforcement Report
to the Department of Labor by April 30 and October 30.
(3) By April 10 of each year, submits to the Administrator, Wage and Hour
Division, Department of Labor, a consolidated annual forecast of
construction programs, which is required by Department of Labor All
Agency Memorandum No. 144.
(4) Coordinates responses to Congress and the Department of Labor on labor
standards complaints on acquisitions administered by Headquarters.
b. Heads of Contracting Activities.
(1) Establish Labor Standards Committees to advise contracting officers on
the applicability of the various labor standards statutes to contracts and
proposed work packages.
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(2) Review the SF-98 and SF-98a, Notice of Intention to Make a Service
Contract and Response Notice, to ensure that the contemplated work is
appropriately covered by the Service Contract Act and that forms are
prepared properly. Forwards such forms to the Department of Labor.
(3) Advise Director of Worker and Community Transition of complaints and
significant labor standards violations generated by contractor employees
and others.
(4) Ensure that all contracts contain the appropriate labor standards
provisions.
(5) Ensure that bidders and contractors are provided with applicable labor
standards information and that, where necessary, conferences and contract
orientation meetings are held for solicitations or contracts.
(6) Assist the Department of Labor in preparing for a hearing on and/or
investigating any alleged violations or disputes on alleged violations.
(7) For Service Contract Act covered contracts in excess of $10,000.00,
furnish Standard Form 279, Federal Procurement Data System Individual
Contract Action Report, or its equivalent, to the Federal Procurement Data
System (see 29 CFR 4.8).
(8) Request Davis-Bacon Act project wage determinations from the
Department of Labor on the SF-308, Request for Determination and
Response to Request for instances in which general area decisions are not
available or are not appropriate to the DOE site or job. Accordingly,
submit wage data to the Department of Labor.
(9) Ensure payroll and job-site audits are conducted as may be necessary to
determine compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act..
(10) Investigate complaints under the Davis-Bacon Act to determine
compliance and proceed as follows:
(11) If no violation is discovered, advise the complainant of the reasons for the
conclusion.
(12) If a violation is discovered:
(a) determine the amount of back wages, fringe benefits, and overtime
pay due each employee, and request the contractor to make
restitution;
(b) determine the amount of liquidated damages due, if any, and
request the contractor to make restitution;
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(c) withhold sufficient funds to compensate employees and to cover
any liquidated damages that may be due when the contractor does
not agree with the findings and refuses to make restitution;
(d) furnish an enforcement report to the Administrator, Wage and
Hour Division, Department of Labor within 60 days after
completion of an investigation where the Davis-Bacon Act
underpayments by a contractor totals $1,000.00 or more; there is
reason to believe the violations are willful; the contractor does not
agree with the findings and refuses to make restitution; or the
Department of Labor requested the investigation;
(e) ensure that funds withheld to compensate employees for back
wages are forwarded to the Comptroller General for disbursement
if restitution has not been made.
(f) Prepare and submit the Davis-Bacon Semi-Annual Enforcement
Report to the Director, Office of Worker and Community
Transition, by April 21 and October 21 of each year.
5. REFERENCES.
a. Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Subpart 22.4, LABOR STANDARDS
FOR CONTRACTS INVOLVING CONSTRUCTION, which explains the
applicability of the Davis-Bacon Act.
b. Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Subpart 22.10, SERVICE CONTRACT
ACT OF 1965, AS AMENDED, which explains the applicability of the Service
Contract Act.
c. Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation 970.2273, ADMINISTRATIVE
CONTROLS AND CRITERIA FOR APPLICATION OF THE DAVIS-BACON
ACT IN OPERATIONAL OR MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES.
6. CONTACT. Office of Worker and Community Transition, at (202) 586-7550.
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CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT
LABOR STANDARDS
The following requirements apply to contractors who perform work subject to the Davis-Bacon
Act and the Service Contract Act.
1. Request labor standards coverage determinations from the contracting officer by
submitting proposed work authorizations for contracts in excess of $2,000 for
construction, alteration, or repair, including painting and decorating, of public buildings
and public works that involve the employment of laborers and mechanics. (See FAR
22.401 for definition of terms.)
2. Accomplish work tasks in accordance with the labor standards determination.
3. Ensure that subcontractors comply with the Davis-Bacon Act and conduct payroll and
job-site audits as requested or authorized by the Head of Contracting Activity.
4. Maintain accurate and complete Davis-Bacon Act payrolls for 3 years from completion of
contract when performing as the construction contractor.
5. Post in a prominent job-site location the following Department of Labor Publications.
a. WH-1321, Notice to Employees Working on Federal or Federally Financed
Construction Projects.
b. WH-1313, Notice to Employees Working on Government Contracts.
6. Prepare Standard Form 98, “Notice of Intention to Make a Service Contract and
Response to Notice” for all subcontracts subject to the Service Contract Act and forward
to the contracting officer.
7. Provide information requested by the Head of Contracting Activity for its responses to
inquiries received from Congress and Headquarters.
8. Provide information requested by the Head of Contracting Activity for its reporting
requirements.
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CHAPTER III.
REDUCTIONS IN CONTRACTOR EMPLOYMENT
1. OBJECTIVES.
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a. To perform work force planning that ensures continued availability of critical
knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the Department's mission; and
supports a schedule of work force restructuring actions that minimizes the impacts
on programmatic activities.
b. To provide reasonable notice to employees, their representatives, public officials,
and other stakeholders of necessary reductions in contractor employment, and to
consult with them in planning for work force restructuring.
c. To the extent practicable, to minimize reductions at DOE defense nuclear
facilities and other facilities through retraining efforts. If retraining is not feasible,
consider early retirement, attrition, and other options that minimize layoffs.
d. To provide assistance to communities in reducing the impact of employment
reductions.
2. APPLICABILITY. This chapter applies to prime contractors and their integrated
subcontractors that perform work at DOE-owned installations to the extent set forth in the
prime contract.
3. REQUIREMENTS.
a. In compliance with Section 3161 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 1993 and Secretarial policy, a work force restructuring plan at defense
nuclear facilities and other DOE facilities shall be prepared whenever the DOE
determines that a change in the work force is necessary. Plans may be developed
for multiple years, but the requirement for a plan is triggered when the planned
change affects 100 or more employees at a site within a 12-month period, or when
the Head of the Field Element determines that a change in the work force will
significantly affect the community. In instances where fewer than 100 employees
are affected, the objectives of section 3161 shall be applied as feasible.
b. Work force restructuring plans shall be prepared in accordance with “Interim
Planning Guidance for Contractor Work Force Restructuring,” published in the
Federal Register Vol. 61, No. 44, dated March 5, 1996, as amended from time to
time (Attachment 2).
c. For defense nuclear facilities, work force restructuring plans and implementation
reports shall be submitted to the Secretary, who will approve/disapprove them for
delivery to Congress. For other DOE facilities, delivery of a work force
restructuring plan to Congress is at the discretion of the Secretary.
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d. Annual implementation reports shall be submitted by Field Elements to the Office
of Worker and Community Transition that include the following information:
(1) Data on the retained worker force and its ability to meet mission
requirements.
(2) Data on workers whose positions were eliminated and who were
reassigned to other work at the site and a description of training provided
to achieve such placements, including training costs.
(3) Data comparing the number of workers separated voluntarily and
involuntarily and costs associated with each category of benefits provided
to them, including estimates of such costs that were included in the work
force restructuring plan.
(4) The contractor's statement as to whether adverse EEO impact resulted
from involuntary separations. If affirmative, its extent, business necessity,
and a description of the efforts taken to prevent it.
(5) An evaluation of plan implementation.
(6) Detailed guidance on submitting this information will be provided by the
Office of Worker Community Transition.
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e. The Department must have ready access to retired scientists and engineers who
may be needed on a part-time basis to support the Department's nuclear weapons
program. The Department will maintain a list of individually identified retirees,
including an affirmation of their agreement to be members of the retiree corps and
necessary identification information to ensure ready access. The purposes for such
access include archiving technical information, data and recollections not
available from the active work force in areas related to weapons disassembly and
nuclear weapons testing; assisting stockpile stewardship activities as required; and
training replacement scientists and engineers. Access to members of the corps will
not be restricted by other policies of DOE or within the control of DOE unless
explicitly agreed to by the Secretary of Energy, and members of the retiree corps
will maintain their security clearances for as long as they are in the retiree corps
program. Further, inclusion in the corps will not amend, abrogate, or affect any
retirement annuity with regard to any DOE-imposed restrictions on such annuity.
4. RESPONSIBILITIES.
a. The Secretary.
(1) Approves/disapproves work force restructuring plans that are submitted to
Congress.
(2) Approves/disapproves notifications of reductions in force of more than
100 employees at a single site.
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(3) Submits work force restructuring plans and updates (implementation
reports) to Congress.
b. Director, Office of Worker and Community Transition.
(1) Provides direction and guidance in the development and implementation
of work force restructuring plans and the implementation of economic
development plans when a community is significantly affected by changes
in the work force.
(2) Recommends to the Secretary for approval Work Force Restructuring
Plans that are submitted to Congress.
(3) Approves/disapproves work force restructuring actions which do not
require Secretarial approval, including programs to minimize lay offs.
Coordinates review with the affected program office and with General
Counsel, Field Management, and Human Resources and Administration.
(4) Coordinates notifications to Congress with Heads of Field Elements and
with the Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental
Affairs.
(5) Performs other tasks that are assigned to the Office of Worker and
Community Transition (WT-1) in Attachment 2.
c. Heads of Field Elements.
(1) Oversee the management of work force changes consistent with direction
from the Office of Worker and Community Transition, Section 3161 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1993 and Department
of Energy Interim Planning Guidance for Contractor Work Force
Restructuring, Federal Register Vol. 61, No. 44, pp. 8593 - 8602 (March
5, 1996), as may be amended DOE O 350.1 III-5 (and III-6) 9-30-96 from
time to time.
(2) Prepare site-specific work force restructuring plans (and update them
annually by means of implementation reports) in accordance with
guidance contained in Department of Energy Interim Planning Guidance
for Contractor Work Force Restructuring, Federal Register Vol. 61, No.
44, pp. 8593 - 8602 (March 5, 1996), as may be amended from time to
time.
(3) Obtain approval of separation incentives beyond those expressly
authorized by contract from WT-1 early in the planning process and
submit a final work force restructuring plan to WT-1 as early as
practicable.
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(4) Establish a baseline employment data base for use in preparing work force
analyses and work force restructuring plans; provide quarterly reports on
the data base to the Office of Worker and Community Transition.
(5) Provide the following notifications upon WT-1 approval.
(a) General Notification to Employees prior to any public
announcement and, where possible, 120 days prior to the
involuntary separation of any employee.
(b) Notification to the Public. Coordinate with the Office of Worker
and Community Transition any general announcement describing
work force changes at the site and the estimated number of
affected positions.
(c) Notification to Individual Employees. Ensure that contractors
provide 60day notification if the Work Force Adjustment and
Retraining Notification (WARN) Act applies. If it does not apply,
contractors shall provide individual employees as much notice of
involuntary separation as is practicable, but not less than 2 weeks
or 2 weeks pay in lieu of notice.
(6) For work force reductions requiring only contracting officer or his
designee approval, ensure the following are notified prior to the
involuntary separation other than for cause of 10 or more employees.
(a) Affected national and local unions.
(b) State and local governments.
(c) Congressional delegation.
(7) Develop mechanisms to ensure that hiring preferences are being honored
by all prime contractors and designated subcontractors. Requirements
shall address employee responsibilities as well as use of the DOE
automated Job Opportunity Bulletin Board System (JOBBS).
(8) Maintain a list of individually identified retired scientists and engineers
who will comprise a retiree corps to assure ready access to those whose
skills may be needed on a part time basis to support the Department's
Nuclear Weapons Program.
5. REFERENCES.
a. Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, Public Law 100-379
(August 4, 1988).
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b. Section 3161 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1993
(Public Law 102-484).
c. Department of Energy Interim Planning Guidance for Contractor Work Force
Restructuring, Federal Register Vol.61, No.44, pp. 8593 - 8602 (March 5, 1996).
6. CONTACT. Office of Worker and Community Transition, at (202) 586-7550.
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CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT
REDUCTIONS IN CONTRACTOR EMPLOYMENT
1. Contractors will regularly analyze work force requirements consistent with mission and
will develop appropriate work force transition strategies coinciding with restructuring
objectives consistent with DOE Interim Planning Guidance for Contractor Work Force
Restructuring, Federal Register, Vol. 61, No. 44, pp. 85938602 (March 5, 1996) as may
be amended from time to time.
2. Where a change in the nature or structure of a contractor's work force may affect 100 or
more employees at a site within a 12-month period, the contractor shall provide such
information as directed by the contracting officer or his designee to enable compliance
with section 3161 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1993; DOE
Interim Planning Guidance for Contractor Work Force Restructuring Federal Register
vol. 61, no. 44, pp 8593-8602 (March 5, 1996) , as may be amended from time to time;
and Chapter III of DOE Order 350.1.
3. Provide notifications to employees, the public, and stakeholders in accordance with a
schedule approved by the contracting officer or his designee.
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4. Extend preferences, to the extent practicable, in filling vacancies in their work force to
employees terminated from a defense nuclear facility. Guidance for this program is
contained in section V of Department of Energy Interim Planning Guidance for
Contractor Work Force Restructuring, Federal Register Vol. 61, No. 44, pp. 8593 8602
(March 5, 1996), as may be amended from time to time.
5. Notify the contracting officer or his designee of any work force reduction that involves
the involuntary separation of 10 or more employees at least 10 work days prior to such
separations. The notification shall include affected job classifications, numbers of
employees affected, and actions taken to assist the employees find other employment or
otherwise lessen the impact of the involuntary separation.
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CHAPTER IV. COMPENSATION
1. OBJECTIVE. To ensure that contractors develop and administer compensation programs
that will attract and retain competent and productive employees and that facilitate
achievement of objectives and business strategies in support of DOE missions in a cost
effective manner.
2. APPLICABILITY. This chapter is applicable to all DOE Elements responsible for
management of contracts for the management and operation of the Department’s
facilities.
3. REQUIREMENTS. Reasonableness and allowability of compensation under contracts to
manage and operate DOE facilities shall be determined in accordance with the cost
principles at DEAR 970.3102-2, and with either the clause “Allowable Costs and Fixed
Fee” (management and operation contracts, DEAR 970.5204-13) or the clause
“Allowable Costs and Fixed Fee” (support contracts, DEAR 970.5204-14) and shall be
determined for all other contracts in accordance with the guidelines at FAR 31.205-6.
4. RESPONSIBILITIES.
a. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Procurement and Assistance Management.
Establishes Department Performance Objectives for contractor employee
compensation programs, and in consultation with the cognizant program officer,
approves the initial compensation and any changes in compensation for each
contractor's top official.
b. Heads of Contracting Activities.
(1) Approve the initial compensation program design, including application of
parent organization policies and practices, and appraise its implementation
at least once during the term of the contract; that appraisal shall be within
2 years when there has been a successor contractor.
(2) Approve the following prior to DOE reimbursement under the contract.
(a) Compensation increase plan.
(b) Individual compensation (including stipends, if any) of those
contractor employees identified by the Head of Contracting
Activity as among those who report directly to the contractor's top
official (e.g., General Manager/Director).
(c) Incentive plan if such a plan is established.
(d) The annual Overtime Control Plan.
(3) Ensure there are procedures in place to verify the accuracy of the
Contractor Executive Compensation Report and the Annual Contractor
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Salary-Wage Increase Expenditure Report and the reports are forwarded to
the Office of Contractor Human Resource Management for applicable
contractors.
(4) Develop performance measures and related incentives for performance
based contracts to achieve Department objectives in management of
contractor employee compensation and use of overtime.
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(5) Ensure the personnel responsible for accomplishing 4b(1) through (4)
above, have the skills, knowledge and abilities to meet these
responsibilities or receive sufficient training to do so.
5. REFERENCES.
a. Federal Acquisition Regulations 31.205-6, COMPENSATION FOR PERSONAL
SERVICES.
b. Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations 970.3102-2, COMPENSATION
FOR PERSONAL SERVICES.
6. CONTACT. Office of Contractor Human Resource Management, at (202) 586-9008.
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CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENT DOCUMENT
COMPENSATION
Contractors shall submit to the Contracting Officer for approval the following documents.
1. A description of the compensation program supported by relevant data comparing it to
other industry or relevant benchmark programs and including the following components.
2. Philosophy and strategy for all pay delivery programs.
a. System for establishing a job worth hierarchy.
b. Method for relating internal job worth hierarchy to external market.
c. System that links individual and/or group performance to compensation decisions.
d. Method for planning and monitoring the expenditure of funds.
e. Method for ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
f. System for communicating the programs to employees.
g. System for internal controls and self-assessment.
h. System to ensure that reimbursement of compensation, including stipends, for
employees who are on joint appointments with a parent or other organization shall
be on a pro-rated basis.
3. Proposed major compensation program design changes for approval prior to
implementation.
4. Annual Compensation Increase Plan and reports as follows.
a. The Compensation Increase Plan (CIP) should include the following components
and data:
(1) Comparison of average pay to market average pay.
(2) Information regarding surveys used for comparison.
(3) Aging factors used for escalating survey data and supporting information.
(4) Projection of escalation in the market and supporting information.
(5) Information to support proposed structure adjustments, if any.
(6) Analysis to support special adjustments.
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(7) Funding requests for each pay structure to include breakouts of merit,
promotions, variable pay, special adjustments, and structure movement.
(a) The proposed plan totals shall be expressed as a percentage of the
payroll for the end of the previous plan year.
(b) All pay actions granted under the compensation increase plan are
fully charged when they occur regardless of time of year in which
the action transpires and whether the employee terminates before
year end.
(c) Specific payroll groups (e.g., exempt, nonexempt) for which CIP
amounts are intended shall be defined by mutual agreement
between the contractor and the Contracting Officer.
(d) The Contracting Officer may adjust the CIP amount after approval
based on major changes in factors that significantly affect the plan
amount (for example, in the event of a major reduction in force or
significant ramp-up).
(8) A discussion of the impact of budget and business constraints on the CIP
amount.
(9) Comparison of pay to relevant factors other than market average pay.
b. An annual Contractor Salary-Wage Increase Expenditure Report (see attached
form) to include, at a minimum, breakouts for merit, promotion variable pay,
special adjustments, and structure movements for each pay structure showing
actual against approved amounts.
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5. Individual compensation actions, as required in the contract, and compensation reports as
follows:
a. Initial and proposed changes to base salary and/or payments under an Executive
Incentive Plan for all positions requiring Contracting Officer approval prior to
reimbursement. The contractor shall provide supporting justification related to
internal and external equity as well as individual performance; for each initial
compensation or change the contractor shall submit the Application for Contractor
Compensation Approval Form (see attached form).
b. The semiannual Report of Compensation (see attached forms) which includes:
(1) subtotal dollar amounts for exempt and nonexempt employees and
(2) individual compensation by employee name, position, and amount for
each direct report to the top official and individual compensation at
$100,000 and above.
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6. Any proposed establishment of an incentive compensation plan, must be budget neutral.
Such proposal must contain:
a. the design of the incentive compensation plan, the funding methodology, and
linkage to contract performance measures;
b. requirement for approval of incentive compensation plan design changes by the
Contracting Officer prior to implementation;
c. requirement for an annual approval, prior to the performance period, of the total
dollar amount of the pool, the eligible positions, and contract performance goals;
d. requirement for policy that provides a specific passover rate, i.e., percent of
participants who will not receive an incentive;
e. requirement for an annual summary report on distributions made under an
Incentive Compensation Plan; and
f. requirement for pay at risk.
7. Annually, an overtime control plan and semiannual Report on Overtime Use, if any of the
following criteria are met: the contractor’s overtime expenditures as a percent of payroll
exceed the DOE contractor median overtime expenditures for the preceding calendar year
plus two percent; the contractor’s overtime as a percent of payroll exceeds the DOE
contractor median overtime expenditures for the proceeding calendar year and the
contractor’s policy permits payment of overtime for exempt employees earning greater
than or equal to $45,000 per annum; or the contractor’s overtime as a percent of payroll
exceeds the DOE contractor median overtime expenditures for the preceding calendar
year and the contractor provides for overtime premium pay on any other basis than for
hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week.
a. The overtime control plan must strike a balance between use of other alternatives,
including the hire of additional personnel in a workplace that is safe and promotes
the health of employees. This plan must include:
(1) the institutional overtime premium fund (maximum dollar amount)
negotiated annually;
(2) specific controls for casual overtime for non-exempt employees;
(3) prohibition of casual overtime for exempt employees except as stipulated
in an advance understanding;
(4) an evaluation of alternatives to the use of overtime; and
(5) a requirement for the Contracting Officer to approve any additional
overtime premium funds or plan changes required for mission
requirements not included in the approved plan.
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b. The semiannual Report on Overtime Use including:
(1) total cost of overtime;
(2) total cost of straight-time;
(3) overtime cost as a percentage of straight-time cost;
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(4) total overtime hours;
(5) total straight-time hours; and
(6) overtime hours as a percentage of straight-time hours.
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DOE F 3220.8 - Contractor Salary-Wage Increase Expenditure Report
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DOE F 3220.5 - Application For Contractor Compensation Approval
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DOE-F-3230.6a - Report of Compensation, Part 1 - Individual Compensation
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DOE F 3220.6B - Report of Compensation
Part II - Frequency Distribution Of Compensation
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CHAPTER V. BENEFITS
1. OBJECTIVE. To ensure that contractors that perform work under cost reimbursement
contracts develop employee benefit programs that will attract and retain competent and
productive employees and that facilitate the achievement of objectives and business
strategies in support of DOE missions in a cost effective manner.
2. APPLICABILITY. This chapter is applicable to all Department Elements responsible for
management of contracts for the management and operation of the Department’s
facilities.
3. REQUIREMENTS. Reasonableness and allowability of compensation, including welfare
benefits, shall be determined for contracts to manage and operate DOE facilities in
accordance with the cost principles at DEAR 970.3102-2, and with either the clause
“Allowable Costs and Fixed Fee” (management and operation contracts, DEAR
970.520413) or the clause “Allowable Costs and Fixed Fee” (support contracts, DEAR
970.520414) and shall be determined for all other contracts in accordance with the
guidelines at FAR 31.205-6.
4. RESPONSIBILITIES.
a. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Procurement and Assistance Management.
(1) Establishes Departmental performance objectives for contractor welfare
benefit programs management and assists field staffs to define
performance measures and expectations that will be used to evaluate
accomplishment of performance objectives.
(2) Approves contractor benefit plans and proposed changes that are an
exception to DOE policy.
(3) Defines reporting requirements regarding benefits cost and workers'
compensation loss information including format, definition of
requirements, and schedule of reporting.
(4) Provides consultation on benefit programs to Department Managers,
Heads of Contracting Activities, and contractors.
(5) Provides the results of any applicable benefits studies to Department
Managers, Heads of Contracting Activities, and contractors.
(6) Provides guidance to Heads of Contracting Activity on the conduct and
use of the methods for evaluating contractor welfare benefit programs
using either the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Benefits Survey or the Value
Study method.
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b. Heads of Contracting Activities.
(1) Develop performance measures, expectations, and related incentives for
performance-based contracts to achieve Department objectives and desired
improvements in contractor management of employee benefit programs.
(2) Evaluate contractor benefit programs on a periodic basis to assess program
costs and assure costs are reasonable and allowable.
(3) Approve the adoption by contractors of corporate benefit programs in their
entirety, which incorporate policy, procedures, cost sharing and other
arrangements of the parent organization.
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(4) Approve contractor benefit plans and proposed changes that are either new
or first time on a site, set a precedent for the DOE contractor system, or
involve flexible benefit programs.
(5) Obtain approval of the Director, OCHRM for contractor benefit plans and
proposed changes that are an exception to DOE policy.
(6) For other than corporate benefit programs, approve the contractor's
methodology for evaluating its currently approved welfare benefits
programs, consistent with the provisions in the Contractor Requirements
Document and (a) and (b) below. Either the U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Benefit Survey comparison method, (the per capita cost per full-time
equivalent employee) or the Value Study method (net benefit value) may
be used in this evaluation to establish an appropriate comparison.
(a) When the contractor's cost or value is within the range of
acceptability (i.e., no more than 5 percent above the comparator for
other organizations), no further action is required.
(b) When the contractor's cost or value is greater than 5 percent above
the comparator for other organizations, a corrective action plan to
achieve conformance with the range of acceptability defined in (a)
above will be required, unless otherwise justified in writing.
(7) Instruct contractors on the conduct and use of the methods for evaluating
contractor welfare benefit programs using either the U.S. Chamber of
Commerce Benefits Study or the Value Study method consistent with the
guidance provided by the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Procurement and
Assistance Management.
(8) Approve a contractor's corrective action plan and evaluate contractor
progress against the plan.
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Approve contractor benefit programs and program changes in accordance
with the criteria set forth in the Contract Requirements Document. If the
program or changes result in the contractor's cost or value exceeding the
range of acceptability defined in 4b(6)(a) above, the program or changes
will only be acceptable if offset by changes that result in the contractor's
costs or value being within the range of acceptability.
(9) Approve contractor proposals for new workers compensation policies,
initial proposals for self-insurance for workers compensation, and
assignment and/or settlement of workers compensation programs.
(10) Establish a workers compensation settlement claims threshold for
contractors to obtain DOE approval; all settlement claims of $100,000.00
and more must be approved by the Contracting Officer.
(11) Assure that contracts contain appropriate insurance and other benefits
program clauses and that each applicable Request for Proposals (RFP)
contains such clauses.
(12) Assure that, where appropriate, competitive procurement procedures are
followed by contractors to obtain needed insurance coverage.
(13) Assure that subsequent to contract termination or expiration, benefit
continuation will be provided for those who earned such benefits,
according to the approved benefit plans, on a funding basis most
reasonable to the Department. Among acceptable arrangements for these
provisions are paying a sum to the outgoing contractor to continue its
liability, paying a third party such as an insurer or other contractor, to
guarantee benefit payments, or continuing benefit payment obligation with
the replacement contractor.
(14) Assure that funding in advance for benefits earned by contractor retirees
will not be allowed unless such funding is required by state or federal
statute. Such benefit payments will be provided on a pay-as-you-go basis.
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5. REFERENCES.
a. Federal Acquisition Regulations 31.205-6, COMPENSATION FOR PERSONAL
SERVICES.
b. Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations 970.3102-2, COMPENSATION
FOR PERSONAL SERVICES.
6. CONTACT. Office of Contractor Human Resource Management, at (202) 586-9008.
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CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
The following requirements apply to contracts for the management and operation of DOE
facilities, as set forth in a contract.
1. Contractors shall develop and implement welfare benefit programs that meet the tests of
allowability and reasonableness established by Federal Acquisition Regulation 31.205-6
and Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation 970.3102-2, COMPENSATION FOR
PERSONAL SERVICES.
2. Contractors shall submit the following to the Contracting Officer for approval, except
where the Contracting Officer has approved the adoption by the contractor of corporate
benefit programs in their entirety.
a. An evaluation of Contractor Benefit Programs using a professionally recognized
measure to compare their benefit programs to other organizations (either a Value
Study or a U.S. Chamber of Commerce (COC) Employee Benefit Survey
Comparison based on facility size). The contractor Value Study or COC survey
results must fall within the following acceptable values: 1) when contractor’s per
capita cost per full-time equivalent employee or net benefit value is within the
range of acceptability (i.e., no more than 5 percent above the comparator for other
organizations), no further action is required; 2) when the contractor per capita cost
per full-time equivalent employee or net benefit value is greater than 5 percent
above the comparator for other organizations, the contractor shall submit to the
Contracting Officer a corrective action plan to achieve conformance with the
range of acceptability defined above, unless otherwise justified in writing. The
plan shall include specific benefit plan changes and a timetables for
implementation and shall be approved by the Contracting Officer.
Once a method of evaluation has been chosen, either a Value Study or COC,
Contracting Officer approval shall be required to change the method in
subsequent years. For contractors using the Value Study method, the studies shall
be conducted every three years and are valid for three years, regardless of
contractor transition. For contractors using the COC method, comparison results
must be submitted annually to the Contracting Officer.
(1) If a Value Study is used, the following requirements apply.
(a) The contractor shall determine a list of no less than 15 participants
to be a part of the study. The Contracting Officer shall approve the
list prior to the performance of the study.
(b) The Value Study shall include major non-statutory benefit plans
offered by the contractor, including qualified defined benefit and
defined contribution retirement and capital accumulation plans,
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(c) and death, disability, health, and paid time-off welfare benefit
programs.
(d) The Value Study must be performed by a national consulting firm
with expertise in benefit value studies.
(e) To the extent this methodology does not address post-retirement
benefit programs, contractors shall provide the Contracting Officer
separate cost and plan design data on post-retirement benefits other
than pensions compared to external benchmarks of a nationally
recognized survey source once every three years.
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(2) If the COC is utilized, by March 1 of each year, the contractor shall
provide to the Contracting Officer a completed COC survey, including a
comparative analysis to the COC survey data, utilizing either the all
industries data or the data from a single Service Industry Code (SIC) that
has been agreed to by the Contracting Officer. The calculated per capita
benefits cost per full-time equivalent employee shall be compared to the
most recently published COC survey and contractor benefits data from the
same benefit year as the survey benefit year (i.e., comparing 1994
contractor data to the 1994 survey data).
b. Benefit Program Approval.
(1) Contractors shall submit new benefit plans and changes to plan design or
funding methodology with justification to the Contracting Officer for
approval. The justification must:
(a) demonstrate the effect of the plan changes on the contract net
benefit value or per capita benefit costs,
(b) provide the dollar estimate of savings or costs, and
(c) provide the basis of determining the estimated savings or cost.
(2) Contractors, other than those whose workers’ compensation coverage is
provided through a state funded arrangement or a corporate benefits
program, shall submit to the Contracting Officer for approval all new
compensation policies and all initial proposals for self-insurance
(contractors shall provide copies to the Contracting Officer of all renewal
policies for workers compensation).
(a) Have a claims management program that establishes specific
guidelines and practices, and that ensures a regular review of
program components. This program includes, but is not limited
to:
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1 providing the Contracting Officer with annual status reports
on all claims reserves over $25,000, as well as reserves
established on all new claims;
2 conducting an annual review of all claims over $25,000 in
reserves and claims over 2 years old, regardless of reserve
amount;
3 reviewing reserves under an insured program on all open
claims at the end of each policy year but prior to the
valuation of claims for the interim premium adjustment
report to determine their appropriateness;
4 reviewing medical cost containment programs, such as
managed care networks, where allowed by statutes; and
5 conducting a sample claims review of open and closed
claims during the first 3 years of a contract period for both
active and canceled policies with existing claims activity. A
written report of the findings shall be submitted to the
Contracting Officer.
(b) Contractors under insured plans shall review and verify the
accuracy of interim premium adjustment reports and make
payment of adjusted premium or request of credit from carrier.
(c) Contractors' workers compensation insurance policies shall contain
the following provisions.
1 A provision excluding any claim on the part of the
insurance company to be subrogated on payment of loss or
otherwise to any claim against the United States.
2 A provision that in the event of cancellation or non-renewal
by the insurance company, 60 days advance notice shall be
given to the contractor, the Contracting Officer, and the
Office of Contractor Human Resource Management.
3 A provision limiting the insurance company's right of
inspection of the contractor's records and premises as
necessary to comply with DOE's security requirements.
4 A provision for the right of assignment of the policy to
DOE, with payment of all return premiums, premium
refunds dividends, or other moneys due or to become due,
to be payable to the Government.
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5 Employer's liability coverage, except in cases where the
contractor has an acceptable self-insurance program.
6 Workers compensation and employer's liability coverage
for its employees in those states that allow statutory
immunity for certain types of employers (e.g., nonprofit
educational institutions).
7 Voluntary Compensation Endorsement in states that do not
automatically provide voluntary coverage. This allows for
coverage of employees or volunteers who would not
otherwise be covered for accidental injury (e.g., employees
participating in an athletic event or volunteers at the work
site). An additional amendment is necessary to extend
Voluntary Compensation Coverage to occupational disease.
(d) Workers compensation loss income benefit payments, when
supplemented by other programs (such as salary continuation,
short-term disability) are to be administered so that total benefit
payments from all sources shall not exceed 100 percent of the
employee's net pay.
(3) Contractors approve all workers compensation settlement claims up to the
threshold established by the Contracting Officer for DOE approval and
submit all settlement claims above the threshold to DOE for approval.
(4) If Dependent Care Facilities are approved by the Contracting Officer,
ensure the following non-discretionary elements that apply to contractor-
sponsored workplace or near workplace Dependent Care Facilities are
satisfied.
(a) Workplace child-care centers or other facilities for children shall
not be located at a DOE nuclear weapons complex or other
hazardous materials site.
(b) Dependent care benefit programs for contractor-operated facilities
must meet employee needs and management objectives based on a
valid study of dependent care needs.
(c) Support costs associated with the operation of a contractor
workplace or near workplace facility for exclusive use of DOE and
contractor employees may include all or a portion of such expense
items as utilities and maintenance, as well as food and medical
services or supplies that are already being used in support of site
operations and are readily available to additionally support the
facility. Such use shall be approved by the contracting officer in
advance. For the following costs to be considered allowable,
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capital construction of a facility must be validated and approved by
the Contracting Officer.
1 Capital costs budgeted and accounted for in accordance
with DOE requirements related to capital projects. If the
results of the study indicate that dependent care needs can
be adequately addressed through any option or combination
of options other than a workplace or near workplace
contractor-
2 sponsored dependent care facility, any costs associated with
the lease or purchase of such facility shall not be
reimbursable.
3 The costs for labor, materials, and supplies expended for
the operation of contractor workplace or near workplace
dependent care facilities shall not be allowable under any
circumstances. However, options for employees to finance
such costs through contractor employee welfare benefits
programs flexible spending accounts are subject to the
requirements of this chapter as it relates to welfare benefits.
(d) Any agreement between contractors and dependent care (program)
provider organizations must ensure that contractors and the DOE
are held harmless from liability.
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1 Property damage liability and bodily injury liability
insurance policies must be retained by the dependent care
(program) provider organization in an amount appropriate
for services provided. The contractors must also be insured
under these policies.
2 Agreements between the contractors and dependent care
(program) provider organizations must ensure that the
provider organizations operate, maintain, and upgrade any
proposed workplace dependent care facility in compliance
with federal, state, and local policies, regulations, and
requirements for environment, safety and health.
(5) The contractor shall annually submit the Report of Contractor
Expenditures for Employee Supplemental Compensation (see attached
forms).
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
REPORT OF CONTRACTOR EXPENDITURES FOR EMPLOYEE SUPPLEMENTARY COMPENSATION
FIELD/OPERATIONS OFFICE: FACILITY NAME:
CONTRACT NUMBER: REPORT PERIOD (CALENDAR YEAR)
PART ONE - EMPLOYMENT:
BARGAINING NONEXEMPT
EXEMPT: UNIT: NONBARGAINING UNIT: RETIREE:
PART TWO - GROSS PAY EXEMPT
BARGAINING
UNIT
NONEXEMPT
NON-
BARGAINING
UNIT
GROSS PAYROLL
ANNUAL BASE PAY
STRAIGHT-TIME PAY WORKED
VACATION PAY
VACATION PAY IN LIEU
HOLIDAY PAY
HOLIDAY PAY IN LIEU
SICK LEAVE PAY
PERSONAL LEAVE BANK
PERSONAL LEAVE PAY
PARENTAL LEAVE
OTHER PAID LEAVE PAY
OVERTIME PAY - STRAIGHT-TIME PORTION
OVERTIME PAY - PREMIUM PORTION
SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
LUMP SUM PAYMENT
PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE COMPENSATION
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
REPORT OF CONTRACTOR EXPENDITURES FOR EMPLOYEE SUPPLEMENTARY COMPENSATION
FIELD/OPERATIONS OFFICE: FACILITY NAME:
CONTRACT NUMBER: REPORT PERIOD (CALENDAR YEAR)
PART TWO - GROSS PAY EXEMPT
BARGAINING
UNIT
NONEXEMPT NON-
BARGAINING UNIT
CASH AWARD
NON PERFORMANCE-BASED BONUSES
FACILITY CLOSING RETENTION BONUS
VOLUNTARY SEPARATION BONUS
RELOCATION/HOUSING ALLOWANCE-DIRECT
RELOCATION/HOUSING ALLOWANCE-INDIRECT
REMOTE/ISOLATION PAY
HAZARD DUTY PAY
EXPATRIATE ALLOWANCE
EDUCATION ALLOWANCE-EMPLOYEE
EDUCATION ALLOWANCE-DEPENDENT
OTHER OVERTIME PAYMENT
GEOGRAPHIC DIFFERENTIAL PAY
SEVERANCE PAY
DEPENDENT CARE
MISC COMPENSATION
PART TWO - LEGAL REQUIRED TOTAL
SOCIAL SECURITY
OTHER LEGALLY REQUIRED RETIREMENT PROGRAM
UNEMPLOYMENT - FEDERAL
UNEMPLOYMENT - STATE
OCCUPATIONAL INJURY AND ILLNESS
OTHER LEGALLY REQUIRED INSURANCE PROGRAMS
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REPORT OF CONTRACTOR EXPENDITURES FOR EMPLOYEE SUPPLEMENTARY COMPENSATION
FIELD/OPERATIONS OFFICE: FACILITY NAME:
CONTRACT NUMBER: REPORT PERIOD (CALENDAR YEAR)
PART TWO - LIFE/DEATH TOTAL BARGAINING UNIT
LIFE INSURANCE
DEATH BENEFITS
PART TWO - MEDICAL TOTAL BARGAINING UNIT
INSURED ACTIVE MEDICAL
SELF-INSURED ACTIVE MEDICAL
DENTAL-ACTIVE
VISION/PRESCRIPTION-ACTIVE
MISC MEDICAL-ACTIVE
INSURED RETIREE MEDICAL
SELF-INSURED RETIREE MEDICAL
DENTAL-RETIREE
VISION/PRESCRIPTION-RETIREE
MISC MEDICAL-RETIREE
SHORT-TERM DISABILITY
LONG-TERM DISABILITY
DISPLACED WORKER
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FIELD/OPERATIONS OFFICE: FACILITY NAME:
CONTRACT NUMBER: REPORT PERIOD (CALENDAR YEAR)
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PART TWO - RETIREMENT TOTAL BARG AINING UNIT
DEFINED CONTRIBUTION
SAVINGS/THRIFT PLAN
DEFINED BENEFITS
DISBURSEMENTS
EXPENSES
PART TWO - OTHER TOTAL BARGAINING UNIT
VACATION/HOLIDAY FUNDS
DEPENDENT CARE
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
MISC BENEFITS
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FIELD/OPERATIONS OFFICE: FACILITY NAME:
CONTRACT NUMBER: REPORT PERIOD (CALENDAR YEAR)
PART THREE- PAID HOURS EXEMPT
BARGAINING
UNIT
NONEXEMPT NON-
BARGAINING UNIT
STRAIGHT HOURS
OVERTIME HOURS
PREMIUM HOURS
VACATION HOURS
HOLIDAY HOURS
SICK LEAVE HOURS
PERSONAL LEAVE HOURS
OTHER PAID LEAVE HOURS
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PART FOUR
1. Indicate whether the employer (contractor) provides a flexible benefit program by
entering a (Y)es or (N)o.
2. Provide the number of medical plans by category.
INDEMNITY HEALTH INSURANCE
HMO
PPO
POS
OTHER
3. Provide the percentage of contribution the employees are required to contribute to any
medical plan(s) provided by the employer (contractor). Use an average percentage if
contributions vary among multiple plans.
4. Provide the percentage of contribution the retirees are required to contribute to any
medical plan(s) provided by the employer (contractor). Use an average percentage if
contributions vary among multiple plans.
5. Provide the number of retirees who are enrolled in a Retiree Medical Plan (exclude
spouse and/or dependents).
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COMMENTS METH ODOLOGY
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CHAPTER VI. DOE CONTRACTOR PENSION PLANS
1. OBJECTIVES.
a. To assign responsibilities for establishing, maintaining, and terminating pension
plans provided for personnel employed by designated contractors at DOE
facilities.
b. To properly consign assets when contractors are replaced, a portion of the existing
plan is spun off, or a plan terminates fully or partially.
c. To provide guidance regarding the contractual treatment of separate and
commingled pension plans where DOE has a continuing long-term involvement.
2. APPLICABILITY. This chapter applies to all Departmental Elements responsible for the
contracts for management, operation, and control of DOE facilities. Application to other
designated long-lived onsite contracts is optional at the discretion of Departmental and
Field Elements.
3. REQUIREMENTS. The following protective measures will be implemented for each
contract that provides a continuing Departmental pension obligation.
a. Separate accounting of assets resulting from DOE reimbursements and liabilities
related to service under DOE contracts.
b. Reimbursement to DOE of excess assets at time of contract termination or
expiration or plan termination.
c. Limitation on annual DOE reimbursements of contributions as specified herein.
d. Approval by the contracting officer of any plan change.
4. RESPONSIBILITIES.
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a. Director, Office of Contractor Management and Administration.
(1) Establishes DOE policy and requirements for contractor pension plans at
DOE facilities.
(2) Provides guidance to Operations Offices on pension matters.
(3) Advises the cognizant contracting officer concerning:
(a) Structuring of pension plans, including funding levels and actuarial
assumptions;
(b) Changes in contractor pension plan provisions other than Taft-
Hartley pension plan provisions;
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(c) Final settlements of assets and liabilities; and
(d) The DOE-reimbursable portions of contractor contributions to
Taft-Hartley pension plans.
(4) Maintains liaison on contractor pension matters with the Department of
Labor, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Pension Benefit Guaranty
Corporation (PBGC), and the Cost Accounting Standards Board.
b. Heads of Contracting Activities (HCA). Approve contract provisions for
contractor pension programs and changes to contractor pension plans covered by
this order.
c. Cognizant Contracting Officers.
(1) Establish and negotiate contract provisions affecting contractor pension
programs.
(2) Negotiate settlements with the contractor when a pension plan is modified
or terminated, either fully or partially.
(3) Approve contract provisions and changes to contractor pension plans
covered by this order when delegated by the HCA.
(4) Advise the Office of Contractor Management and Administration of any
significant changes in the funding status or level of assets in a pension
plan.
d. General Counsel. Advises and assists in negotiations at time of contract
termination, plan termination, plan spin-off, or plan merger, including reviewing
fiduciary documents, as necessary.
5. REFERENCES.
a. Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) (Public Law 93-406, 29
U.S.C. Sections 1001 et seq.), as amended, defines federally mandated features of
pension plans.
b. Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Sections 401 through 418 establish
nondiscrimination and funding requirements, inter alia, that a pension plan must
meet to qualify for a tax deduction.
c. Final and Temporary Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Regulations 1.401 through
1.418 provide working guidelines for applying the principles of the IRC.
d. Final and Temporary Department of Labor (DOL) Regulations 860 and 2500
through 2599 provide minimum standards for pension accrual formulas, pension
crediting, retirement eligibility, and fiduciary roles.
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e. Final and Temporary PBGC Regulations 2600 through 2699 prescribe the steps
for terminating a defined benefit pension plan.
f. Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) 412, 413, and 415 describe minimum standards
for measuring and allocating pension costs to a government contract activity.
g. Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR) 970.3102-2(l) establishes
the allocability and allowability of DOE contractor pension plans.
h. Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 31 establishes contract cost principles and
procedures.
i. Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 32.6 establishes authority to collect debt.
j. Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Statements 35, 87, and 88 provide
generally accepted accounting principles for reporting pension expenses to the
contractor's stockholders and to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
k. The Labor Management Relations Act of 1947 (61 Stat. 136, 29 U.S.C. Sections
141 et seq.) (Taft-Hartley Act) establishes the legal basis for collectively-
bargained, trusteed pension plans (i.e., multi employer plans).
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6. CONTACT. Office of Contractor Management and Administration, HR-55, at
(202) 586-1368.
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CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT
DOE CONTRACTOR PENSION PLANS
Contractor officials shall ensure that requirements set forth below are applied in the
establishment and administration of DOE-funded pension plans covering prime cost
reimbursement contracts for management and operation of DOE facilities and for other DOE-
funded pension plans as stipulated in the contract. .
1. BASIC REQUIREMENTS.
a. Except for commingled plans in existence as of the effective date of this Order,
each pension plan covering contractor employees at designated DOE and
contractor facilities shall be a separate pension plan as defined below. When
appropriate, commingled plans shall be converted to separate plans at the time of
new contract or the extension of an old contract.
b. DOE approval is required prior to implementing any change to a pension plan
covering prime cost reimbursement contracts for management and operation of
DOE facilities and other contracts when designated. Changes shall be in
accordance with and pursuant to the terms and conditions of the contract.
c. DOE approval is required for each newly adopted pension plan or for any changes
to commingled pension plans or Taft-Hartley pension plans.
d. Each contractor pension plan shall be submitted to an annual, full-scope audit by
an outside independent organization and the resulting report, submitted to DOE,
must provide the accounting details specified in ERISA Sections 103 and 104.
e. For existing commingled plans, the contractor shall maintain and provide separate
annual accounting of DOE liabilities and assets as for a separate plan.
f. For existing commingled plans, the contractor shall be liable for any shortfall in
the plan assets caused by funding or events unrelated to DOE contracts.
g. Contractors shall comply with the requirements of ERISA to the fullest extent
practical, even when a specific pension plan is exempt from ERISA.
h. Changes will be evaluated by DOE, with approval/disapproval based on the
merits of each benefit or proposed change, including the following:
(1) Total compensation.
(2) Pension benefit surveys published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
(3) Retirement studies published by consulting firms, educational institutions,
or policy groups.
(4) Software models developed by qualified actuaries.
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2. REIMBURSEMENT OF CONTRACTORS FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO DEFINED
BENEFIT PENSION PLANS.
a. Contractors that sponsor single employer or multiple employer defined-benefit
(DB) pension plans will be reimbursed for the annual minimum required pension
contribution under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), as
amended by the Pension Protection Act (PPA) of 2006. Reimbursement for
pension contributions above the annual minimum required contribution will
require prior approval of the contracting officer and will be considered on a case
by case basis. Reimbursement amounts will take into consideration all pre-
funding balances and funding standard carryover balances.
b. Contractors that sponsor multi-employer DB pension plans will be reimbursed for
the annual minimum required pension contribution under ERISA, as amended by
the PPA. Reimbursement for pension contributions above the annual minimum
required contribution under ERISA, as amended by the PPA, will require prior
approval of the contracting officer and will be considered on a case by case basis.
Reimbursement amounts will take into consideration all pre-funding balances and
funding standard carryover balances.
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3. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGNATED CONTRACTS. The following
reports shall be submitted to DOE within one year of the last day of the plan year by the
contractor responsible for each designated pension plan funded by DOE.
a. Actuarial Valuation Reports. The annual actuarial valuation report for each DOE-
reimbursed pension plan. When a pension plan is commingled, the contractor
shall submit separate reports for DOE’s portion and the plan total.
b. Forms 5500. Copies of IRS Forms 5500 with Schedules for each DOE-funded
pension plan.
c. Forms 5300. Copies of all forms in the 5300 series submitted to the IRS that
document the establishment, amendment, termination, spin-off, or merger of a
plan.
4. TERMINATING OPERATIONS. When operations at a designated DOE facility are
terminated and no further work is to occur under the prime contract, the following
apply.
a. No further benefits for service shall accrue.
b. The contractor shall provide a determination statement in its settlement proposal,
defining and identifying all liabilities and assets attributable to the DOE contract.
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c. The contractor shall base its pension liabilities attributable to DOE contract work
on the market value of annuities or dispose of such liabilities through a
competitive purchase of annuities. Insurance companies bidding for such business
shall satisfy Department of Labor requirements.
d. Assets shall be determined using the “accrual-basis market value” on the date of
termination of operations.
e. DOE and the contractor(s) shall establish an effective date for spinoff or plan
termination. On the same day as the contractor notifies the IRS of the spinoff or
plan termination, all DOE assets assigned to a spun-off or terminating plan shall
be placed in a high-yield, fixed-income portfolio until the successor trustee, or an
insurance company, is able to assume stewardship of those assets. The portfolio
shall be rated no lower than Standard & Poor's “AA.”
5. CONTINUING OPERATIONS. When one prime contractor is replaced by another, the
contracting parties shall ensure the following.
a. Incumbent Contractor.
(1) Shall spin off the DOE portion of any commingled plan used to cover
employees working at the DOE facility into a separate plan. The new plan
will normally provide benefits similar to those provided by the
commingled plan and shall carry with it the DOE assets on an accrual
basis market value, including DOE assets that have accrued in excess of
DOE liabilities.
(2) Shall bargain in good faith with DOE or the successor contractor to
determine the assumptions and methods for establishing the liabilities
involved in a spinoff.
b. Successor Contractor. Shall assume sponsorship of any DOE site-specific plans
from the departing contractor. This includes site-specific plans already in
existence or newly created.
c. Spun-off Plan. DOE and the contractor(s) shall establish an effective date of
spinoff. On the same day as the contractor notifies the IRS of the spinoff, all DOE
assets assigned to a spun-off plan shall be placed in a high-yield, fixed-income
portfolio until the successor trustee is able to assume stewardship of those assets.
The portfolio shall be rated no lower than Standard & Poor's “AA.”
6. TERMINATING PLANS.
a. DOE contractors shall not terminate any pension plan (commingled or site-
specific) without notifying the Department at least 60 days prior to the scheduled
date of plan termination.
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b. To the extent possible, the contractor shall satisfy plan liabilities to plan
participants by the purchase of annuities through competitive bidding on the open
annuity market. Insurance companies bidding for this business shall satisfy
Department of Labor standards. Otherwise, the contractor shall apply the
assumptions and procedures of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.
c. Funds to be paid or transferred to any party as a result of settlements relating to
pension plan termination or reassignment shall accrue interest from the effective
date of termination or reassignment until the date of payment or transfer.
d. If ERISA or IRC rules prevent a full transfer of excess DOE reimbursed assets
from the terminated plan, the contractor shall pay any deficiency directly to DOE
according to a schedule of payments to be negotiated by the parties.
e. On the same day as the contractor notifies the IRS of the plan termination, all
DOE assets will be placed in a high-yield, fixed-income portfolio until full
disposition of the terminating plan’s liabilities. The portfolio shall be rated no
lower than Standard & Poor's “AA.”
f. DOE liability to a commingled pension plan shall not exceed that portion which
corresponds to DOE contract service. The DOE shall have no other liability to the
plan, to the plan sponsor, or to the plan participants.
g. After all liabilities of the plan are satisfied, the contractor shall return to DOE an
amount equaling the asset reversion from the plan termination and any earnings
which accrue on that amount because of a delay in the payment to DOE. Such
amount and such earnings shall be subject to DOE audit. To effect the purposes of
this paragraph, DOE and the contractor may stipulate to a schedule of payments.
7. SPECIAL PROGRAMS. Contractors must advise DOE and receive prior approval for
each early-out program, window benefit, disability program, plan-loan feature, employee
contribution refund, asset reversion, or incidental benefit.
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DEFINITIONS
1. Commingled Plans. Cover employees from the contractor's private operations and its
DOE contract work.
2. Current Liability. The sum of all plan liabilities to employees and their beneficiaries.
Current liability includes only benefits accrued to the date of valuation. This liability is
commonly expressed as a present value.
3. Defined Benefit Pension Plan. Provides a pension amount calculated by applying to an
employee's service (and, in some cases, to an employee’s salary) a formula specified in
the plan document.
4. Defined Contribution Pension Plan. Provides to each plan participant the accumulation of
employer contributions, employee contributions, and investment returns on behalf of that
plan participant. The plan specifies contributions (normally as a percent of salary). The
plan also specifies the permissible timing, type, and amount of payments to the plan
participant or survivors.
5. Designated Contract. For purposes of this Order, a contract (other than a prime cost
reimbursement contract for management and operation of a DOE facility) for which the
Head of the Departmental Contracting Activity determines that advance pension
understandings are necessary or where there is a continuing Departmental obligation to
the pension plan.
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6. Pension Fund. The portfolio of investments and cash provided by employer and
employee contributions and investment returns. A pension fund exists to defray pension
plan benefit outlays and (at the option of the plan sponsor) the administrative expenses of
the plan.
7. Separate Accounting. Account records established and maintained within a commingled
plan for assets and liabilities attributable to DOE contract service. NOTE: The assets so
represented are not for the exclusive benefit of any one group of plan participants.
8. Separate Plan. Must satisfy IRC Sec. 414(l) definition of a single plan, designate assets
for the exclusive benefit of employees under DOE contract, exist under a separate plan
document (having its own DOL plan number) that is distinct from corporate plan
documents and identify the contractor as the plan sponsor.
9. Spun-off Plan. A new plan which satisfies IRC Reg. 1.414 (l)-1 requirements for a single
plan and which is created by separating assets and liabilities from a larger original plan.
The funding level of each individual participant’s benefits shall be no less than before the
event, when calculated on a “plan termination basis.”
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CHAPTER VII. RISK MANAGEMENT AND LIABILITY PROGRAMS
1. OBJECTIVES.
a. To assign responsibilities and authorities for the review and approval of
contractor liability insurance programs.
b. Ensure DOE compliance with applicable liability and indemnification
requirements.
c. Provide a framework through which DOE contractors can develop a cost-effective
program for handling liability matters peculiar to their operational responsibility.
2. APPLICABILITY. This chapter applies to all Departmental Elements responsible for the
contracts for management, operation, and control of DOE facilities. Application to other
designated long-lived onsite contracts is optional at the discretion of Departmental and
Field Elements.
3. REQUIREMENTS. A cost-effective liability program will be developed covering
employer's liability, commercial general liability, business auto liability, aircraft public
and passenger liability, and vessel liability (FAR 28.307-2).
4. RESPONSIBILITIES.
a. Director, Office of Contractor Management and Administration.
(1) Develops and assists with the implementation of policies, procedures, and
standards for contractor insurance programs.
(2) Provides advice and assistance to Heads of Departmental and Field
Elements on all contractor insurance matters, when requested. Areas of
consultation include:
(a) policy and plan review,
(b) claims administration review for adequacy and cost effectiveness,
(c) final insurance policy/program cost settlements,
(d) claim threshold reviews along with claims that exceed established
thresholds,
(e) support of claims services negotiation, and
(f) required language in covered contracts.
(3) Maintains liaison and consults with other federal agencies and insurance
industry organizations concerning insurance matters.
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(4) Maintains contractor insurance data sufficient to serve as a program
baseline and provide overall measurement and justification for
implementation of program initiatives and direction.
b. Heads of Contracting Activities (HCA).
(1) Ensure compliance with the policies, procedures, and requirements set
forth in this chapter.
(2) Ensure that proposed commercial insurance policies clearly define and
include the liability coverage required/desired, that the cost for proposed
coverage is fair and reasonable, and that commercial, self-insurance, and
DOE TPA options are considered.
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c. Cognizant Contracting Officers.
(1) Establish and negotiate contract provisions affecting contractor insurance
programs.
(2) Approve contractor insurance policies and plans proposed for operations
at DOE facilities when delegated by the HCA.
(3) Approve renewal insurance policies and plans for contractor operations at
DOE facilities.
(4) Ensure that solicitations and contracts contain required insurance language
and clauses.
(5) Provide copies of contractor insurance policies, contracts, and annual cost
and loss data to the Office of Contractor Management and Administration.
5. REFERENCES.
a. Public Law 85-265, ATOMIC ENERGY ACT OF 1954, as amended.
b. Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 28.3, INSURANCE.
c. Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR) 928.3, INSURANCE.
d. FAR Part 30, COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION.
e. FAR 31.205-19, INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION.
f. Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) 416, ACCOUNTING FOR INSURANCE
COSTS.
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g. DEAR 950, EXTRAORDINARY CONTRACTUAL ACTIONS, describes DOE
contractual indemnification authority for nuclear and non-nuclear public liability
risks.
h. DEAR 950.70, NUCLEAR INDEMNIFICATION OF DOE CONTRACTORS.
i. DEAR 950.71, GENERAL CONTRACT AUTHORITY INDEMNITY.
j. DEAR 970.28, BONDS AND INSURANCE
k. DEAR 970.2870, INDEMNIFICATION.
l. DEAR 970.5204-14 ALLOWABLE COSTS AND FIXED-FEE (SUPPORT
CONTRACTS)
m. DEAR 970.5204-31, INSURANCE-LITIGATION AND CLAIMS.
n. Acquisition Letter Number 94-15, dated 10-18-94, provides guidance on
determining reasonableness of costs charged to government contracts.
6. CONTACT. Office of Contractor Management and Administration, HR-55, at
(202) 586-1368.
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CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT
RISK MANAGEMENT AND LIABILITY PROGRAMS
Contractor officials shall ensure that the requirements set forth below are applied in the
establishment and administration of DOE-funded prime cost reimbursement contracts for
management and operation of DOE facilities and other designated long-lived onsite contracts for
which the contractor has established separate operating business units.
1. BASIC REQUIREMENTS.
a. Maintain commercial insurance or self-insurance programs required by law,
regulation, and the requirements of the contract.
b. Contractors shall not purchase insurance to cover public liability for nuclear
incidents without DOE authorization. (See DEAR 950.7010 and 970.2870.)
c. Demonstrate that insurance program costs comply with cost limitations and
exclusions at FAR 31.205.19, INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION.
d. Demonstrate that the liability insurance program is being conducted in the
government's best interest and at reasonable cost.
e. Provide current copies of all insurance policies or insurance arrangements,
throughout the contract term, to the contracting officer.
f. Ensure that self-insurance programs include the following elements.
(1) Criteria required to justify self-insurance costs. (See FAR 28.308,
SELF-INSURANCE.)
(2) Demonstration of full compliance with applicable state and federal
regulations and related professional administration necessary for
participation in alternative insurance programs.
(3) Safeguards to ensure that third party claims and claim settlements are
processed in accordance with approved procedures.
2. PLAN EXPERIENCE REPORTING.
a. Provide the contracting officer with annual experience reports for each type of
liability (i.e., automobile and commercial general liability) listing the following
for each category.
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(1) The amount paid for each claim.
(2) The amount reserved for each claim.
(3) The direct expenses related to each claim.
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(4) A summary for the year showing total number of claims.
(5) A total amount for claims paid.
(6) A total amount reserved for claims.
(7) The total amount of direct expenses.
b. When applicable, separately identify total policy expenses (e.g., commissions,
premiums, and costs for claims servicing) and major claims during the year
including those expected to become major claims (e.g., those valued at $100,000
or greater).
c. Additional claim and financial experience data may be requested from the
policyholder on a case by case.
3. TERMINATING OPERATIONS. Responsible officials shall ensure:
a. That the government’s interests are protected through proper recording of
cancellation credits due to policy terminations and/or experience rating.
b. Continuing policy administration requirements are identified and provided by the
terminated contractor, another DOE contractor, or a DOE Operations/Field
Office.
c. DOE and any self-insured contractor reach agreement on handling and settlement
of claims incurred but not reported at time of contract termination; otherwise, the
contractor shall retain this liability; and
d. Insurance policies are transferred to DOE through an “assignment” of policies
after all claims are closed.
4. SUCCESSOR CONTRACTOR OR INSURANCE POLICY CANCELLATION. Unless
otherwise determined to be in the government’s best interests, contractors shall ensure:
a. That insurance policies of a former DOE contractor are assumed by the successor;
b. the contractor protects the government’s interests, through proper recording of all
cancellation credits, due to policy terminations and/or experience rating;
c. the successor contractor assumes any continued claims administration relating to
the former DOE contractor operation;
d. incurred but not reported claims relating to the former DOE contractor's operation
are reported to and handled by the appropriate insurer;
e. successor DOE contractors obtain the written approval by the contracting officer
for any change in program direction; and
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f. insurance coverage replacement is maintained as required and/or approved by the
contracting officer.
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ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE
1. Insurance. Contractors selected to manage and operate DOE-owned facilities have
traditionally used insurance companies to provide claims and settlement services. These
traditional policies are referred to as “service-type policies” or “retrospective policies.”
Under such policies, DOE has underwritten losses to the extent the losses were allowable
under the terms of the contract. The contractor has some flexibility as to how it sets up its
insurance program; however, if it is determined that specific alternative arrangements, as
noted below, will be in the government's best interest, DOE officials may require
participation by DOE contractors.
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a. Service-type (Retrospective) Insurance Policies. These policies represent an un-
bundling of insurer services to allow claims adjustment and settlement only.
Under this arrangement, an insurer issues policies to the DOE contractor and the
insurer's claims services are then utilized; however, no contingent liabilities are
transferred to the insurer. Various types of claims can be handled under these
policies, as approved by the appropriate DOE contracting official. The cost of the
policy is the cost of claims plus adjustment costs, administrative costs (e.g.,
taxes), and a fee for service to the insurer. Adjustment costs are to be determined
on a basis that avoids in fact and appearance a percentage of cost fee structure.
Final cost is not determined until the policy is canceled or expires and all claims
incurred have been processed and settled. Certificates of insurance can be issued
by the insurer as required to show proof of financial responsibility.
b. Self-insurance by DOE contractors. This program requires contractors to service
claims using their own personnel or to acquire a TPA to service claims.
Previously, some DOE self-insured contractors have used a TPA contractor to
accomplish their claim services. TPAs offer “administrative services,” including
claims investigation and claims settlement and possibly other related services.
c. Self-insurance Using the Departmental Third Party Administrator (TPA). DOE
HQ has a contract for nationwide services with a TPA contractor that is available
to DOE contractors on a fixed cost per claim basis. It also offers a variety of loss
control/prevention services on a fixed price per hour basis. This contract is the
“cost” standard against which all others should be measured. DOE contracts
should require DOE contractors to use this service, where it is in the
Government's best interest. Contracting Officers should carefully evaluate
contractor justification for use of any alternative insurance program, against the
cost and benefits provided by the Departmental TPA.
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CONTRACTOR LIABILITY SCENARIOS
The following are some of they types of liability exposures to which a contractor may be
exposed.
1. Premises and Operations Liability Exposures. Premises and operations claims can arise
out of either the premises owned or utilized or out of operations conducted at or away
from these premises.
2. Products and Completed Operations Liability Exposures. Products claims can arise out of
goods that have been manufactured, sold, handled, or distributed; completed operations
claims can arise out of services performed after such services have been completed.
3. Employee Benefit Programs Liability Exposures. Employee benefit program claims can
arise out of negligent administration of such plans by those authorized to act in some
certain administrative capacity for these plans.
4. Fiduciary Liability Exposures. Fiduciary claims can arise from violation(s), or alleged
violation(s), of the responsibilities, obligations, or duties imposed upon fiduciaries by the
Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, or amendments thereto.
5. Employers Liability Exposures. Employer claims can arise when an employee is injured
or becomes stricken with an occupational disease due to an employer's negligence.
NOTE: Workers compensation is payable to employees when an employer has met its
“duty of care” responsibilities.
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6. Pollution Liability Exposures. Pollution claims can arise due to careless or reckless
conduct that damages others through the impairment of air, land, or water resources.
7. Medical Malpractice Liability Exposures. Medical malpractice claims can arise when
others are damaged by medical professionals who have breached a standard or standards
of care.
8. Auto, Aircraft, Watercraft Liability Exposures. Auto, aircraft, or watercraft claims can
arise when, through the use of such vehicles, third persons are damage
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DEFINITIONS
1. Liability. A condition of being legally bound in law and justice to do something that may
be enforced in the courts. Liability insurance can provide extremely broad coverage for
this legal liability.
2. Commercial insurance policy. A contract in which one party, for consideration, agrees to
reimburse another for a loss caused by designated contingencies. The first party is called
the insurer or underwriter; the second, the insured or policyholder; the contract is the
insurance policy; the legal consideration is the premium; the bodily injury or property
insured is the exposure; and the contingency is the happening of the insured event.
3. Service-type (retrospective) insurance policy. An insurance policy (contract) in which the
cost of the policy (premium) equals the policyholder's claims experience and the insurer's
administration cost, plus a fee to the insurer. Under this type of policy, the insurance
company does not use its own assets to reimburse the policyholder for a loss caused by
covered contingencies. The policy provides only for claim processing and any other
designated services.
4. Self-insurer. An individual, partnership, or corporation that retains responsibility for all
or part of its contingent losses.
5. Risk. The hazard or condition whose measure relates to the likely frequency or severity
of loss.
6. Risk management. A discipline with the goal to protect the assets and profits of an
organization by reducing the potential for a loss before it occurs. Includes appropriate
financing, through insurance and other means, and reduction of potential exposures to
catastrophic loss such as acts of God, human error, or court judgments.
7. Administrative Services Contract. An arrangement under which an insurer (underwriter),
insurance broker, or other organization provides administrative services only (e.g., claims
investigation, claims settlement). The party acquiring the service retains the liability for
loss exposure and losses incurred (self-insurance).
8. Third Party Administrator (TPA). The organization that has a contract requiring
performance of “administrative services only.”
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CHAPTER VIII. CONTRACTOR WORKPLACE
SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS
1. OBJECTIVES.
a. To maintain a substance abuse free workplace at DOE facilities operated under
the authority of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 as amended.
b. To ensure Contractor Workplace Substance Abuse Programs that comply with the
requirements in 10 CFR 707, Work Place Substance Abuse Programs at DOE
Sites and with the requirements of other Federal agencies, are developed and
implemented.
2. APPLICABILITY.
a. This chapter applies to all DOE Elements that manage contracts for the
management and operation of DOE facilities and other contracts or subcontracts
with a value of $25,000 or more that have been determined by DOE to involve:
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(1) access to or handling of classified information or special nuclear material,
(2) transportation of hazardous materials to or from a DOE site, and/or
(3) high risk of danger to life, the environment, public health and safety, or
national security.
b. The drug testing provisions apply only to those contractors and subcontractors
where positions subject to testing, pursuant to 10 CFR 707, called Testing
Designated Positions (TDP's), have been identified and/or applicable testing
regulations of other Federal agencies (e.g. Department of Transportation
regulations) are applicable.
3. REQUIREMENTS. Contractor Workplace Substance Abuse Programs shall conform to
the requirements of 10 CFR 707 and applicable regulations issued by other Federal
agencies.
4. RESPONSIBILITIES.
a. Assistant Secretary for Defense Programs. Develops policy and issues
implementation guidance for any substance abuse requirements in the Personnel
Assurance Program that are in addition to those in 10 CFR 707, regulations of
other Federal agencies, and this chapter.
b. Assistant Secretary for Environment, Safety and Health through the Office of
Occupational Medicine and Medical Surveillance. Develops policies, procedures,
and standards for the medical and behavioral aspects of human reliability
programs, including treatment and followup for Contractor Workplace Substance
Abuse programs.
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c. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Procurement and Assistance Management.
(1) Provides consultation, advice, and assistance to Heads of Contracting
Activities and contractors to facilitate effective implementation of
Workplace Substance Abuse programs.
(2) Maintains a consolidated record of prime contractors and subcontractors
that the cognizant Heads of Contracting Activity have determined to be
covered by 10 CFR 707 and provides a current list to the Managers of
Field Elements and covered contractors on at least a semiannual basis.
d. Director, Office of Nonproliferation and National Security. Develops policy and
issues implementation guidance for any substance abuse requirements in the
Personnel Security Assurance Program that are in addition to those in 10 CFR 707
and this chapter.
e. Heads of Contracting Activities.
(1) Include the following in the procurement request package for each DOE
procurement requiring the application of 10 CFR 707, substance abuse
testing programs of other Federal agencies and this chapter.
(a) Those requirements in 10 CFR 707 appropriate to the specific site
and/or facility.
(b) Requirements for the flow-down of 10 CFR707 to any subcontract
covered by the regulation.
(c) Requirements for substance abuse testing for other Federal
agencies.
(2) Review and approve Contractor Workplace Substance Abuse Programs,
including provisions for testing designated positions.
(3) Review and approve in advance the annual costs associated with
contractor Workplace Substance Abuse Programs.
(4) Approve contractor requests to conduct additional testing programs as
permitted in Sections 10 CFR 707.5(e) and 707.7(d).
5. REFERENCES.
a. 10 CFR 707, Work Place Substance Abuse Programs at DOE Sites, which
establishes requirements and defines program elements for programs established
by contractors for prevention, education and testing to deal with possible use of
illegal drugs.
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b. “Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs” issued by
Department of Health and Human Services in Federal Register dated June 9,
1994, and subsequent revisions.
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c. “Substance Abuse Education and Training: A Resource Guide for Compliance
with 10 CFR part 707” dated January 1994.
d. Department of Transportation Regulations:
(1) Drug and Alcohol Testing Rule, 49 CFR part 40
(2) Federal Highway Administration, 49 CFR part 382
(3) Federal Transportation Agency, 49 CFR parts 653 and 654
(4) Federal Aviation Administration, 14 CFR part 121
(5) Research and Special Program Administration, 49 CFR part 199
(6) Federal Railroad Administration, 49 CFR part 219
e. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 10 CFR part 26, Fitness-for-Duty Program.
6. CONTACT. Office of Contractor Human Resource Management, at (202) 586-9008.
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CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT
CONTRACTOR WORKPLACE SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS
1. The following requirements apply to contracts for the management and operation of DOE
facilities and other contracts or subcontracts with a value of $25,000 or more that have
been determined by DOE to involve:
a. access to or handling of classified information or special nuclear material,
b. transportation of hazardous materials to or from a DOE site, and/or
c. high risk of danger to life, the environment, public health and safety, or national
security.
2. Comply with the requirements of 10 CFR part 707, Workplace Substance Abuse
Programs at DOE Sites. DOE contractors that have positions that fall within the scope of
other agency requirements shall, in addition, comply with the substance abuse program
requirements of those agencies. These include the Department of Transportation (DOT),
the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and the Department of Defense (DOD).
3. Submit to the Contracting Officer for approval:
a. A written Workplace Substance Abuse Program consistent with the minimum
requirements of 10 CFR part 707, Workplace Substance Programs at DOE Sites,
and provides for baseline services including education awareness programs on the
hazards of using substances in the DOE workplace; supervisory training on their
responsibilities with impaired employees; and Employee Assistance Program
services. Where testing designated positions have been identified, contractors
must include a testing program that meets the requirements of the Department of
Health and Human Services Mandatory guidelines and 10 CFR part 707.
b. The written program shall include: (Contractors which have no testing designated
positions may exclude (7)(c), (8), and (9) below.)
(1) Contractor name, address, and telephone and fax numbers.
(2) Program manager name, title, address, and telephone and fax numbers.
(3) All federal regulations on substance abuse testing that are applicable.
(4) Formal policy statement as required by 10 CFR part 707.5 (a)(3).
(5) Identification of any testing designated positions and indication or
estimation of the number and type for each of the following categories, as
applicable.
(a) Personnel Assurance Program.
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(b) Personnel Security Assurance Program.
(c) National Security.
(d) Safety and Health and other critical/ sensitive positions.
(e) Visitors with unescorted access to reactor control areas.
(f) Additional positions required by the Contracting Officer or
company policy that are in excess of 10 CFR part 707
requirements (i.e. applicants, specific positions).
(6) Identification of positions covered by requirements of other Federal
agencies.
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(7) A description of whether each service such as Employee Assistance
Program services, specimen collection, laboratory analysis, or Medical
Review Officer services is provided by an employee or external entity.
Identify the name, title, department, location, telephone number (where
applicable), and duties and responsibilities.
(8) Employee Assistance Services, Education and Training.
(a) Description of how prevention assessment and referral services
will be provided.
(b) Description of education and training program components,
including system for the documentation of training provided to
employees, supervisors, and other contractor management officials
to comply with requirements of 10 CFR 707 and applicable
regulations of other Federal agencies.
(c) Policy on rehabilitation and return-to-duty criteria, when
applicable.
(9) When applicable, describe general procedures used to collect and process
specimens and specified procedures for each of the following types of
tests.
(a) Applicant Testing.
(b) Random Testing, selection methods.
(c) Reasonable Suspicion Testing. Describe contractor provisions to
ensure that supervisors and officials are properly trained to make
the determinations necessary with regard to reasonable suspicion
testing.
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(d) Describe contractor provisions to ensure that proper determinations
are made with regard to occurrence testing.
(e) Return-to-Duty Testing.
(f) Followup Testing.
(10) Describe how the program will ensure the rights of personnel in testing
designated positions regarding privacy, confidentiality, and access to test
results. The conditions for permitting and prohibiting access to
information for each entity involved in the program (e.g., supervisors,
collectors, Medical Review Officers and Department of Energy officials)
should also be specified.
(11) Describe plans for program evaluation and those of their subcontractors,
as applicable.
c. A plan on subcontractor application that describes:
(1) the method for determining coverage of all lower tier subcontractors, in
accordance with requirements of 10 CFR part 707 and other Federal
agencies;
(2) the contractor's review and approval of subcontractor plans;
(3) the methods for evaluating Workplace Substance Abuse Programs of
covered subcontractors at all lower tiers; and
(4) contractor-subcontractor agreements for shared services.
d. Ensure that all service providers are qualified and perform according to the
requirements of 10 CFR part 707, Department of Health and Human Services, and
Department of Transportation regulations.
4. Submit reports and maintain records as follows.
a. Submit to the Contracting Officer reports consistent with 10 CFR 707 on program
results and separate reports on each of the lower tier subcontractors including
testing results where there are testing designated positions and for positions
subject to requirements of other Federal agencies.
b. Maintain records in such a manner that permits preparation of a semiannual
report, covering the periods January 1 to June 30 and July 1 to December 31, to be
provided within 30 days of the close of each period.
c. These reports will include the following information for each of the categories
identified in 2b(5) above.
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(1) The total number of tests administered for illegal drugs.
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(2) The number of tests administered in each testing category (i.e., random,
occurrence, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty, followup). Include and
identify tests administered under authority of another Federal agency or
independent contractor authority which are used to satisfy DOE
requirements.
(3) The number of additional tests administered (e.g. applicants).
(4) The number of tests administered to comply with requirements of other
Federal agencies.
(5) The number of individuals who receive a Medical Review Officer-
determined positive test by testing category.
(6) The number of individuals who received a Medical Review Officer-
determined positive test by drug category.
(7) The action taken with regard to each individual who received a Medical
Review Officer-determined positive test (e.g., referral to employee
assistance services, termination, removal from a testing designated
position).
(8) Education and training required in 10 CFR 707 for supervisors/managers
and employees.
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CHAPTER IX. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
1. OBJECTIVE. To ensure that contractors that manage and operate DOE facilities provide
employee assistance program services that conform to the requirements of 10 CFR 707,
Work Place Substance Abuse Programs at DOE Sites and regulations of the Department
of Transportation. Additional employee assistance program services, as appropriate,
should be made available to contractor employees and their dependents.
2. APPLICABILITY. This chapter applies to all DOE Elements that manage contracts
where the contractors are subject to the requirements of 10 CFR 707 to the extent set
forth in a contract and other contracts where Employee Assistance Programs are
provided.
3. REQUIREMENTS. Employee assistance programs shall be developed and implemented
to conform to the requirements of 10 CFR 707 and other directives.
4. RESPONSIBILITIES.
a. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Procurement and Assistance Management.
Provides consultation, advice and assistance to Heads of Contracting Activities
and contractors to facilitate implementation of Employee Assistance Programs so
that they provide an effective set of services to contractor employees.
b. Assistant Secretary for Environment, Safety and Health, Office of Occupational
Medicine and Medical Surveillance.
(1) Reviews and approves the medical-behavioral aspects of contractor
Employee Assistance Programs.
(2) Assists in developing education and training materials concerning the
medical-behavioral aspects of Employee Assistance Programs.
(3) Determines medical-behavioral standards and guidelines for Employee
Assistance programs.
c. Heads of Contracting Activities. Review and approve all contractor
implementation plans and associated costs for Employee Assistance Programs.
5. REFERENCES. 10 CFR 707, WORKPLACE SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS AT
DOE SITES.
6. CONTACT. Office of Contractor Human Resource Management, at (202) 586-9008.
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CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
1. Provide a program of preventive services, education, short-term counseling, coordination
with and referrals to outside agencies, and follow-up upon return to work that conforms
to the requirements of 10 CFR 707.6, EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE, EDUCATION, AND
TRAINING. A description of the Employee Assistance Program services shall be
included in contractor Substance Abuse Plans. In addition, the Employee Assistance
Programs shall provide services for other medical behavioral, mental, emotional or
personal problems of employees and dependents.
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2. Contractors not covered by the provisions of Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at
DOE sites, 10 CFR part 707, shall provide a program of consultation services,
assessment, referral for treatment and/or rehabilitation, and educational services
concerning illegal drug use or other medical-behavioral, mental, emotional or personal
problems of employees and dependents.
3. Submit for approval by the Contracting Officer an employee assistance program
implementation plan that addresses the following.
a. A policy statement.
b. The service delivery design, with services provided by either the contractor's own
staff or through a subcontractor and coordinated with community services and
services available through the health benefits plan. The design shall include
program education and awareness, crisis intervention, problem assessment and
referral, follow-up and monitoring services, and short-term counseling.
c. Name of Employee Assistance Program coordinator.
d. Needs assessment information.
e. Budget data.
f. A program evaluation plan.
g. A description of the system used to ensure confidentiality of records. Contractors
will maintain confidentiality of information and records to the extent required by
applicable statutes and regulations.
h. Employee and supervisor training.
i. Organizational partnerships, i.e. internal and external groups and organizations
involved in integrated programs to assist employees and dependents.
j. Specific Employee Assistance Program requirements of other government
agencies, such as the Department of Transportation and the Nuclear Regulatory
Commission.
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4. Implement an Employee Assistance Program that includes the following components:
a. Written policies and procedures.
b. Services provided by staff who have training appropriate to their specialty and are
certified or licensed, as required by the state in which the facility operates.
c. If services are provided by external vendors, identify the providers for on-site and
off-site delivery of services.
d. Confidentiality and referrals.
e. Employees may request Employee Assistance Program services at their own
initiative, or they may accept both suggested and formal referrals by their
supervisor.
(1) Self-Referral and Supervisory Suggested Referral.
(a) Communication between the employee and the program staff will
be confidential except as allowed or required by applicable laws
and regulations. For example, confidentiality is not required when
the employee has signed an appropriate waiver pursuant to
applicable DOE security requirements, or, in the opinion of the
Employee Assistance Program staff, the individual presents a clear
or imminent danger to self or others.
(2) Supervisory Formal Referral.
(a) The content of communication between the referred employee and
the Employee Assistance Program will be in confidence.
(b) When the referral is for substance abuse or safety concerns, and if
a signed release has been provided by the employee, the Employee
Assistance Program staff will inform contractor management in a
timely manner if rehabilitation services have been refused or
discontinued against advice. Management will require a signed
release before evaluation, treatment, and follow-up monitoring
services.
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(c) Orientation. Staff will explain the limits of confidentiality to
employees at the initial interview and through descriptive material.
Employees will be informed that with the exception of legal
limitations, access to confidential information maintained by the
Employee Assistance Program about the individual will be
provided only upon receipt of a special consent for release of
information signed by the employee.
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(d) For employees with Access Authorizations who are in the
Personnel Assurance Program (PAP) or the Personnel Security
Assurance Program (PSAP), communications from Employee
Assistance Program staff are not permitted, except as provided in
paragraph (e) below, without the employee's written consent unless
a waiver has been signed as part of the employee's entry into PAP
or PSAP.
(e) If, in the opinion of the Employee Assistance Program staff,
allowing the employee to continue in a work assignment would
create a threat to health, safety, or the national security, the
Employee Assistance Program staff will notify contractor
management if the employee is unwilling to do so. If the threat is
based on national security concerns, the contractor shall notify the
cognizant DOE security official.
5. Implement an Employee Assistance Program that provides the following services.
a. For employees.
(1) Employee orientation and training about the Employee Assistance
Program . All employees will be informed at least annually of the
availability of Employee Assistance Program services, including the
nature of services and limits of confidentiality.
(2) Problem assessment and referral to appropriate resources.
(3) Short-term counseling, provided either internally or externally.
(4) Crisis intervention for individuals who are experiencing emergencies or
acute behavioral problems, including the threat to harm self or others.
(5) Follow-up services following treatment or rehabilitation.
b. For contractor management.
(1) Training on identification of deteriorating job performance or judgment, or
observation of unusual conduct, and appropriate handling and referral to
the Employee Assistance Program. Training shall be provided upon
program implementation and on appointment of new supervisors and
managers. Other Employee Assistance Program information shall be made
available at least annually.
(2) Medical-behavioral health care management assistance.
(3) Fitness for Duty evaluations and recommend Fitness for Duty status of
employees formally referred by management to the Employee Assistance
Program for substance abuse or safety concerns and refer employee to the
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on-site occupational medical program or off-site to a qualified health care
provider if on-site occupational medical services are not available.
6. Prepare and submit information to DOE concerning Employee Assistance Program
services as requested by the Contracting Officer. Such reports shall not include individual
identifiers.
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Chg 1: 05-08-98
SUBJECT: CONTRACTOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS
1. PURPOSE. To transmit revised pages to DOE O 350.1, CONTRACTOR HUMAN
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS, OF 9-30-96.
2. EXPLANATION OF CHANGE.
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a. The change to Chapter V, paragraph 4b(6)(b), deletes the clause requiring the
Head of Contracting Activity to do an in-depth study if contractor values exceed
the acceptable range because both the value study and Chamber of Commerce
study provide in-depth back-up information as to why the contractor has exceeded
the acceptable range.
b. The change to Chapter V, paragraph 2a, Contractor Requirements Document
(CRD), Attachment 1, inserts the acceptable range of values permitted by DOE
and mirrors the requirements outlined in Chapter V. These ranges were
inadvertently omitted in the CRD when the Order was first issued.
3. FILING INSTRUCTIONS.
a. Remove Pages Dated Insert Pages Dated
V-1 and V-2 9-30-96 V-1 9-30-96
V-2 5-8-98
Attachment 1 9-30-96 Attachment 1 5-8-98
V-5 and V-6 V-5
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b. After filing the attached pages, this transmittal may be discarded.
BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY:
ARCHER L. DURHAM
Assistant Secretary for
Human Resources and
Administration
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Chg 2: 11-22-09
SUBJECT: CONTRACTOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS
1. PURPOSE. To transmit revised pages to DOE O 350.1, Contractor Human Resource
Management Programs, dated 9-30-96.
2. EXPLANATION OF CHANGE. Funding requirements are revised to align with the
Pension Protection Act of 2006.
3. LOCATION OF CHANGE.
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After filing the attached pages, this transmittal may be discarded.
BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY:
DANIEL PONEMAN
Deputy Secretary
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Chg 3: 2-23-10
SUBJECT: CONTRACTOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS
1. PURPOSE. To transmit revised pages to DOE O 350.1, Contractor Human Resource
Management Programs, dated 9-30-96.
2. EXPLANATION OF CHANGE. Funding requirements are revised to align with the
Pension Protection Act of 2006.
3. LOCATION OF CHANGE.
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After filing the attached pages, this transmittal may be discarded.
BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY:
DANIEL PONEMAN
Deputy Secretary
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