DOE O 350.1 Chg 7 (LtdChg), Contractor Human Resource Management Programs
Functional areas: Human Resources, Contractor Human Resources Management, Compensation
This directive establishes DOE responsibilities and requirements for the management and oversight of contractor Human Resource Management (HR) programs. This change is found in Chapter V, Benefits, which establishes responsibilities, requirements and cost allowability criteria for approving contractor requests for dependent care. The Order
identified certain childcare related costs ( e.g., labor, materials, and supplies) as unallowable; however, this limitation was not based on statute or regulation. The changes remove this prohibition. Supersedes DOE O 350.1 Chg 6.
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Section 1
DISTRIBUTION: INITIATED BY:
All Departmental Elements Office of Contractor Human Resource Management
DOE O 350.1
U.S. Department of Energy ORDER
Washington, D.C.
Approved: 09-30-1996
Chg 1 (PgChg): 05-08-1998
Chg 2 (PgChg): 11-22-2009
Chg 3 (PgChg): 02-23-2010
Chg. 4 (PgChg): 04-29-2013
Chg 5 (PgChg): 09-30-2014
Chg 6 (MinChg): 02-01-2018
Chg 7 (LtdChg): 02-19-2020
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 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. Canceled
Contractor Requirement Documents (CRDs) shall remain in effect for Chapter IV.
Compensation, Chapter V. Benefits, and Chapter VI. DOE Contractor Pension Plans,
until the contract is modified to incorporate language covered by the canceled CRDs.
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 as defined and identified at
https://powerpedia.energy.gov/wiki/Department_Elements#Department_Elements.
The Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) will
assure that NNSA employees comply with their respective responsibilities under
this directive. Nothing in this Order will be construed to interfere with the NNSA
Administrator’s authority under section 3212(d) of Public Law (P.L.) 106-65 to
establish Administration-specific policies, unless disapproved by the Secretary.
In accordance with the responsibilities and authorities assigned by Executive
Order 12344, codified at 50 U.S.C. sections 2406 and 2511 and to ensure
consistency through the joint Navy/DOE Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, the
Deputy Administrator for Naval Reactors (Director) will implement and oversee
requirements and practices pertaining to this directive for activities under the
Director’s cognizance, as deemed appropriate.
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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. Contractors shall
be directed to continue to comply with the requirements of the CRDs canceled by
this Order until their contracts are modified to delete the reference to the canceled
CRDs.
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c. Exclusions.
(1) Specific exclusions, if applicable, are identified in the Applicability section
of each of this Order's individual chapters.
(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.
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.
DAN R. BROUILLETTE
Secretary of Energy
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CONTENTS
1. OBJECTIVES. .................................................................................................................... 3
2. CANCELLATIONS.. ......................................................................................................... 3
3. APPLICABILITY. ............................................................................................................. 2
4. REQUIREMENTS.. ........................................................................................................... 3
5. RESPONSIBILITIES. ........................................................................................................ 3
6. REFERENCES. .................................................................................................................. 3
7. CONTACT. ........................................................................................................................ 3
CHAPTER I. LABOR RELATIONS (Canceled by DOE O 350.3) ........................................... I-1
Section 3
1. OBJECTIVES. ...................................................................................................... I-1
2. APPLICABILITY. .............................................................................................. I-1
3. REQUIREMENTS. .............................................................................................. I-1
4. RESPONSIBILITIES. .......................................................................................... I-1
5. REFERENCES. .................................................................................................... I-2
6. CONTACT. .......................................................................................................... I-2
CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT
LABOR RELATIONS ................................................................................................... I-3
CHAPTER II. LABOR STANDARDS (Canceled by DOE O 350.3) ..................................... 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
CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT
LABOR STANDARDS................................................................................................. II-5
CHAPTER III. REDUCTIONS IN CONTRACTOR EMPLOYMENT
(Canceled by DOE O 350.3) .......................................................................................... III-1
1. OBJECTIVES. ................................................................................................... III-1
2. APPLICABILITY. ............................................................................................ III-1
3. REQUIREMENTS. ........................................................................................... III-1
4. RESPONSIBILITIES. ....................................................................................... III-2
5. REFERENCES. ................................................................................................. III-4
CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT
REDUCTIONS IN CONTRACTOR EMPLOYMENT .......................................... III-5
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
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CHAPTER V. BENEFITS ........................................................................................................ V-1
1. OBJECTIVE. ...................................................................................................... V-1
2. APPLICABILITY. ............................................................................................. V-1
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3. REQUIREMENTS. ............................................................................................ V-1
4. RESPONSIBILITIES. ........................................................................................ V-1
5. REFERENCES. .................................................................................................. V-4
6. CONTACT. ........................................................................................................ V-4
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
CHAPTER VII. RISK MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE PROGRAMS ..................... VII-1
1. OBJECTIVES. ................................................................................................. VII-1
2. APPLICABILITY. .......................................................................................... VII-1
3. REQUIREMENTS. ......................................................................................... VII-1
4. RESPONSIBILITIES. ..................................................................................... VII-1
5. REFERENCES. ............................................................................................... VII-3
6. CONTACT. ..................................................................................................... VII-3
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
6. CONTACT. .................................................................................................... VIII-3
CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT
CONTRACTOR WORKPLACE SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS ........... VIII-5
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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
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. 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.
(3) 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.
b. Heads of Contracting Activities.
(1) Review collective bargaining issues with contractors and reach agreement
on economic parameters prior to commencement of negotiations.
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(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.
DOE O 350.1 Attachment 1
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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:
(1) 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.
(2) 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.
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.
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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.
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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.
(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:
(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;
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(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.
(11) 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.
7. 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.
8. Provide information requested by the Head of Contracting Activity for its responses to
inquiries received from Congress and Headquarters.
9. 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.
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.
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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,
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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.
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(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).
b. Section 3161 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1993
(Public Law 102-484).
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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.
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.
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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 cost reimbursable contracts that include provisions for DOE
reimbursement of contractor human resources costs.
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 970.3102-05-6 and shall be determined for all other contracts in
accordance with the guidelines at FAR 31.205-6.
4. RESPONSIBILITIES.
a. Senior Procurement Executive.
Establishes Department Performance Objectives for contractor employee
compensation programs.
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) Initial compensation and any changes in compensation for each
contractor’s top official.
(b) Compensation increase plan (CIP).
(c) Individual compensation (including stipends, if any) of key
personnel who report directly to the contractor's top official (e.g.,
General Manager/Director) and that are not included in the CIP.
For those key personnel included in the CIP, approval upon initial
contract award and when replaced during the life of the contract.
(d) Incentive plan if such a plan is established.
(3) Ensure there are procedures in place to verify the accuracy of the Annual
Contractor Salary-Wage Increase Expenditure Report (see paragraph 5c)
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and the report is forwarded to the Senior Procurement Executive for
applicable contractors.
(4) Ensure that periodic appraisals of contractor performance with respect to
total compensation system are conducted. Such appraisals will be
conducted through either DOE validation of the Contractor's performance
self-assessment of its total compensation system or third party expert
review.
(5) Develop performance measures and related incentives for performance
based contracts to achieve Department objectives in management of
contractor employee compensation and use of overtime.
(6) Ensure the personnel responsible for accomplishing 4b(1) through (5)
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 970.3102-05-6,
COMPENSATION FOR PERSONAL SERVICES.
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c. Contractor Salary-Wage Increase Expenditure Report (located at
http://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/cioprod/documents/350-1.pdf)
6. CONTACT. Contractor Human Resources Policy Division, at (202) 287-1330.
http://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/cioprod/documents/350-1.pdf
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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 DOE Elements responsible for
management of cost reimbursable contracts that include provisions for DOE
reimbursement of contractor human resources costs.
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 970.3102-05-6 and shall be determined for
all other contracts in accordance with the guidelines at FAR 31.205-6.
4. RESPONSIBILITIES.
a. Senior Procurement Executive.
(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 tables published by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of
Labor Statistics, the Value Study method or other nationally recognized
survey.
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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.
(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 Senior Procurement Executive 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 contractual provisions. An Employee Benefits
Value (Ben-Val) Study Method using no less than 15 comparator
organizations and an Employee Benefits Cost Survey comparison Method
shall be used in this evaluation to establish an appropriate comparison
method. Pursue the following courses of action, as applicable:
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(a) When the contractor's cost and 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 value is greater than 5 percent above the
comparator for other organizations, ensure that the contractor
submit a corrective action plan to achieve conformance with the
range of acceptability defined in (a) above, unless an exception is
otherwise justified in writing.
(c) When the contractor’s cost is greater than 5 percent above the
comparator for other organizations, ensure that the contractor
submits an analysis of the specific plan costs and a corrective action
plan, if directed by the contracting officer.
(7) Instruct contractors on the conduct and use of the methods for evaluating
contractor welfare benefit programs using either the tables published by
the U. S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Value
Study method, or other nationally recognized survey consistent with
departmental guidance.
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(8) Approve a contractor's corrective action plan and evaluate contractor
progress against the plan
(9) Approve contractor benefit programs and program changes. 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.
(10) 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.
(11) 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.
(12) Assure that contracts contain appropriate insurance and other benefits
program clauses and that each applicable Request for Proposals (RFP)
contains such clauses.
(13) Assure that, where appropriate, competitive procurement procedures are
followed by contractors to obtain needed insurance coverage.
(14) 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.
(15) 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.
(16) Approve contractor request for dependent care facilities when the
following non discretionary elements apply:
(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.
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(c) Support costs associated with the operation of a contractor
workplace or near workplace facility for primary, non-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, capital
construction of a facility must be validated and approved by the
Contracting Officer.
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 sponsored dependent care
facility, any costs associated with the lease or purchase of such
facility shall not be reimbursable.
(d) Any agreement between contractors and dependent care (program)
provider organizations must ensure that contractors and the DOE
are held harmless from liability.
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. REFERENCES.
a. Federal Acquisition Regulations 31.205-6, COMPENSATION FOR PERSONAL
SERVICES.
b. Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations 970.3102-05-6,
COMPENSATION FOR PERSONAL SERVICES.
6. CONTACT. Contractor Human Resources Policy Division, at (202) 287-1330.
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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 is applicable to all DOE Elements responsible for
management of cost reimbursable contracts that include provisions for DOE
reimbursement of contractor human resources costs.
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.
a. Senior Procurement Executive.
(1) Establishes DOE policy and requirements for contractor pension plans at
DOE facilities.
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(2) Provides guidance to Field 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 Senior Procurement Executive 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
through1.418 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) 970.3102-05-6 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).
6. CONTACT. Contractor Human Resources Policy Division, at (202) 287-1330.
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CHAPTER VII.
RISK MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE PROGRAMS
1. OBJECTIVES.
a. To assign responsibilities and authorities for the review and approval of contractor
insurance programs, i.e., Any type of insurance policy that protects the contractor
from the risk of being held legally liable for adverse actions associated with its
operations, including malpractice, injury or negligence. Types of insurance
includes general liability, automobile liability, employer's liability, etc.
b. Ensure compliance with applicable insurance 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 is applicable to all DOE elements responsible for
management of contracts that include provisions for the reimbursement of contractor
human resources and insurance costs, such as a third party liability insurance cost.
3. REQUIREMENTS. A cost-effective insurance program will be developed pursuant to
FAR part 28 and DEAR part 928.
4. RESPONSIBILITIES.
a. Senior Procurement Executive.
(1) Develops 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 or program cost settlements,
(d) claim threshold reviews and reviews of claims that exceed
established thresholds,
(e) support of claims services negotiation, and
(f) required language in covered contracts.
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(3) Act as a liaison and consults with other federal agencies and insurance
industry organizations concerning insurance matters.
(4) Notifies the Office of General Counsel responsible for the technical
oversight of Contractors Legal Management Plans when third party
liability law suits or claims are filed or received in accordance with 10 CFR
part 719.
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 the
coverage required by the terms of the contract; or authorized by the
Contracting Officer for the specific type of risk associated with the
operation and performance of the facility or contract.
(3) Approve insurance program(s) and determines whether the contractor has
conducted a comprehensive market study, i.e., a knowledge based of
insurance market including a comparison of the available risk funding
instruments (i.e., insurance plan, self-insurance plan, and combination
insurance/self-insurance plan) for efficiency and cost effectiveness.
c. Cognizant Contracting Officers.
(1) Establish and negotiate contract clauses 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 when delegated by the HCA.
(4) Ensure that the required insurance provisions and clauses are contained in
all solicitations and contracts, respectively.
(5) Ensure contractor submits a copy of approved insurance policy(ies),
self- insurance certificate(s), and agreement(s)/contract(s) for DOE’s
permanent file/records.
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(6) Ensure that contractor’s self-insurance proposal justifies the self- insurance
rates and charges, and that the cost of self-insurance does not exceed the
cost of a competitively purchased insurance.
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(7) Obtain contractor’s annual review of insurance cost, self-insurance
charges, and loss/claims experience data to ensure that insurance premium
and/or self-insurance charges are reasonable.
5. REFERENCES.
a. Public Law 83.703, 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. DEAR 931.205-19, INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION.
g. Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) 416, ACCOUNTING FOR INSURANCE
COSTS.
h. DEAR 950, EXTRAORDINARY CONTRACTUAL ACTIONS AND THE
SAFETY ACT, describes DOE contractual indemnification authority for nuclear
and non-nuclear public liability risks.
i. DEAR 950.70, NUCLEAR INDEMNIFICATION OF DOE CONTRACTORS.
j. DEAR 950.71, GENERAL CONTRACT AUTHORITY INDEMNITY.
k. DEAR 970.28, BONDS AND INSURANCE
l. DEAR 970.5070, INDEMNIFICATION.
m. DEAR 970.5228-1 INSURANCE-LITIGATION AND CLAIMS
n. DEAR 952.231.71, INSURANCE-LITIGATION AND CLAIMS.
6. CONTACT. Contractor Human Resources Policy Division, MA-612, at (202) 287-1330.
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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:
(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.
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.
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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.
(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
c. 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.
d. 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.
(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.
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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.
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.
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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.
(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.
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(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.
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 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. C...
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.
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.
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3. APPLICABILITY.
a. DOE Elements. Except for the exclusions in paragraph 3c, this Order applies to all DOE Elements as defined and identified at https://powerpedia.energy.gov/wiki/Department_Elements#Department_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, se...
c. Exclusions.
(1) Specific exclusions, if applicable, are identified in the Applicability section of each of this Order's individual chapters.
(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.
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.
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...
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. 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 regulat...
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,
(d) coordinating union representation at meetings and conferences initiated by DOE Headquarters elements; and
(e) approving all DOE policy affecting contractor labor relations.
(3) 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 consist...
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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.
CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT LABOR RELATIONS
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- ...
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:
(1) 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 Fiel...
(2) 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.
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.
(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...
(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 sit...
(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:
(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;
(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 t...
(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.
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(11) 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.
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 building...
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.
7. 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.
8. Provide information requested by the Head of Contracting Activity for its responses to inquiries received from Congress and Headquarters.
9. Provide information requested by the Head of Contracting Activity for its reporting requirements.
1. OBJECTIVES.
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 program...
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.
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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 determi...
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 (Attachmen...
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 restructuri...
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.
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...
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.
(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 Res...
(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.
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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 Guidan...
(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, Fed...
(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.
(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 noti...
(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 ...
(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).
b. Section 3161 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1993 (Public Law 102-484).
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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 W...
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 enab...
3. Provide notifications to employees, the public, and stakeholders in accordance with a schedule approved by the contracting officer or his designee.
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 f...
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...
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...
2. APPLICABILITY. This chapter is applicable to all DOE Elements responsible for management of cost reimbursable contracts that include provisions for DOE reimbursement of contractor human resources costs.
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 970.3102-05-6 and shall be determined for all other contracts in a...
4. RESPONSIBILITIES.
a. Senior Procurement Executive.
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 ...
(2) Approve the following prior to DOE reimbursement under the contract.
(a) Initial compensation and any changes in compensation for each contractor’s top official.
(b) Compensation increase plan (CIP).
(c) Individual compensation (including stipends, if any) of key personnel who report directly to the contractor's top official (e.g., General Manager/Director) and that are not included in the CIP. For those key personnel included in the CIP, approval...
(d) Incentive plan if such a plan is established.
(3) Ensure there are procedures in place to verify the accuracy of the Annual Contractor Salary-Wage Increase Expenditure Report (see paragraph 5c) and the report is forwarded to the Senior Procurement Executive for applicable contractors.
(4) Ensure that periodic appraisals of contractor performance with respect to total compensation system are conducted. Such appraisals will be conducted through either DOE validation of the Contractor's performance self-assessment of its total compens...
(5) Develop performance measures and related incentives for performance based contracts to achieve Department objectives in management of contractor employee compensation and use of overtime.
(6) Ensure the personnel responsible for accomplishing 4b(1) through (5) above, have the skills, knowledge and abilities to meet these responsibilities or receive sufficient training to do so.
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5. REFERENCES.
a. Federal Acquisition Regulations 31.205-6, COMPENSATION FOR PERSONAL SERVICES.
b. Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations 970.3102-05-6, COMPENSATION FOR PERSONAL SERVICES.
c. Contractor Salary-Wage Increase Expenditure Report (located at http://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/cioprod/documents/350-1.pdf)
6. CONTACT. Contractor Human Resources Policy Division, at (202) 287-1330.
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 busin...
2. APPLICABILITY. This chapter is applicable to all DOE Elements responsible for management of cost reimbursable contracts that include provisions for DOE reimbursement of contractor human resources costs.
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 970.3102-05-6 and shall be determined f...
4. RESPONSIBILITIES.
a. Senior Procurement Executive.
(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 tables published by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Value S...
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.
(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 Senior Procurement Executive 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 contractual provisions. An Employee Benefits Value (Ben-Val) Study Method using no les...
(a) When the contractor's cost and 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 value is greater than 5 percent above the comparator for other organizations, ensure that the contractor submit a corrective action plan to achieve conformance with the range of acceptability defined in (a) above, unless an e...
(c) When the contractor’s cost is greater than 5 percent above the comparator for other organizations, ensure that the contractor submits an analysis of the specific plan costs and a corrective action plan, if directed by the contracting officer.
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(7) Instruct contractors on the conduct and use of the methods for evaluating contractor welfare benefit programs using either the tables published by the U. S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Value Study method, or other nationa...
(8) Approve a contractor's corrective action plan and evaluate contractor progress against the plan
(9) Approve contractor benefit programs and program changes. 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...
(10) 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.
(11) 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.
(12) Assure that contracts contain appropriate insurance and other benefits program clauses and that each applicable Request for Proposals (RFP) contains such clauses.
(13) Assure that, where appropriate, competitive procurement procedures are followed by contractors to obtain needed insurance coverage.
(14) 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 acceptabl...
(15) 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.
(16) Approve contractor request for dependent care facilities when the following non discretionary elements apply:
(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 primary, non-exclusive use of DOE and contractor employees may include all or a portion of such expense items as utilities and maintenance, as wel...
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 tha...
(d) Any agreement between contractors and dependent care (program) provider organizations must ensure that contractors and the DOE are held harmless from liability.
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 l...
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5. REFERENCES.
a. Federal Acquisition Regulations 31.205-6, COMPENSATION FOR PERSONAL SERVICES.
b. Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations 970.3102-05-6, COMPENSATION FOR PERSONAL SERVICES.
6. CONTACT. Contractor Human Resources Policy Division, at (202) 287-1330.
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 is applicable to all DOE Elements responsible for management of cost reimbursable contracts that include provisions for DOE reimbursement of contractor human resources costs.
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.
a. Senior Procurement Executive.
(1) Establishes DOE policy and requirements for contractor pension plans at DOE facilities.
(2) Provides guidance to Field 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;
(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 Senior Procurement Executive 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.
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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 through1.418 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.
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) 970.3102-05-6 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).
6. CONTACT. Contractor Human Resources Policy Division, at (202) 287-1330.
1. OBJECTIVES.
a. To assign responsibilities and authorities for the review and approval of contractor insurance programs, i.e., Any type of insurance policy that protects the contractor from the risk of being held legally liable for adverse actions associated with ...
b. Ensure compliance with applicable insurance 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 is applicable to all DOE elements responsible for management of contracts that include provisions for the reimbursement of contractor human resources and insurance costs, such as a third party liability insurance cost.
3. REQUIREMENTS. A cost-effective insurance program will be developed pursuant to FAR part 28 and DEAR part 928.
4. RESPONSIBILITIES.
a. Senior Procurement Executive.
(1) Develops 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 or program cost settlements,
(d) claim threshold reviews and reviews of claims that exceed established thresholds,
(e) support of claims services negotiation, and
(f) required language in covered contracts.
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(3) Act as a liaison and consults with other federal agencies and insurance industry organizations concerning insurance matters.
(4) Notifies the Office of General Counsel responsible for the technical oversight of Contractors Legal Management Plans when third party liability law suits or claims are filed or received in accordance with 10 CFR part 719.
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 the coverage required by the terms of the contract; or authorized by the Contracting Officer for the specific type of risk associated with the operation and performance of the facil...
(3) Approve insurance program(s) and determines whether the contractor has conducted a comprehensive market study, i.e., a knowledge based of insurance market including a comparison of the available risk funding instruments (i.e., insurance plan, self...
c. Cognizant Contracting Officers.
(1) Establish and negotiate contract clauses 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 when delegated by the HCA.
(4) Ensure that the required insurance provisions and clauses are contained in all solicitations and contracts, respectively.
(5) Ensure contractor submits a copy of approved insurance policy(ies), self- insurance certificate(s), and agreement(s)/contract(s) for DOE’s permanent file/records.
(6) Ensure that contractor’s self-insurance proposal justifies the self- insurance rates and charges, and that the cost of self-insurance does not exceed the cost of a competitively purchased insurance.
(7) Obtain contractor’s annual review of insurance cost, self-insurance charges, and loss/claims experience data to ensure that insurance premium and/or self-insurance charges are reasonable.
5. REFERENCES.
a. Public Law 83.703, 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. DEAR 931.205-19, INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION.
g. Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) 416, ACCOUNTING FOR INSURANCE COSTS.
h. DEAR 950, EXTRAORDINARY CONTRACTUAL ACTIONS AND THE SAFETY ACT, describes DOE contractual indemnification authority for nuclear and non-nuclear public liability risks.
i. DEAR 950.70, NUCLEAR INDEMNIFICATION OF DOE CONTRACTORS.
j. DEAR 950.71, GENERAL CONTRACT AUTHORITY INDEMNITY.
k. DEAR 970.28, BONDS AND INSURANCE
l. DEAR 970.5070, INDEMNIFICATION.
m. DEAR 970.5228-1 INSURANCE-LITIGATION AND CLAIMS
n. DEAR 952.231.71, INSURANCE-LITIGATION AND CLAIMS.
6. CONTACT. Contractor Human Resources Policy Division, MA-612, at (202) 287-1330.
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.
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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:
(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 ot...
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,...
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, includin...
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 contract...
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 cha...
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).
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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.
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.
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.
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 progra...
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 su...
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.
(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).
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(6) Identification of positions covered by requirements of other Federal agencies.
(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, l...
(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 reg...
(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.
(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 invol...
(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 t...
b. Maintain records in such a manner that permits preparation of a semiannual
c. 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.
d. These reports will include the following information for each of the categories identified in 2b(5) above.
(1) The total number of tests administered for illegal drugs.
(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 autho...
(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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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 Depart...
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 provi...
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.
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.
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, AN...
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 conc...
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 ed...
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 pursuan...
(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...
(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 maint...
(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) 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 man...
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 app...
(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 on-site occupational medical progra...
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.