Contractor

This term, for the purposes of this Order, means an entity that has a contract with DOE/NNSA that incorporates the CRD or its requirements.

An expert or consultant (not appointed under section 3109 of title 5, U.S.C.) to an agency; an industrial or commercial contractor, licensee, certificate holder, or grantee of any agency, including all subcontractors; a personal services contractor; or any other category of person who performs work for or on behalf of an agency (but not a Federal employee).

Any industrial, educational, commercial, or other entity that has been granted an entity eligibility determination by a CSA. This term also includes licensees, grantees, or certificate holders of the USG with an entity eligibility determination (or FCL) granted by a CSA. The term "contractor" includes the prime contractor and subcontractors at all tiers and does not refer to contractor employees or other personnel.

For purposes of the Directives Program:

a. An organization under contract with DOE to perform services with the clause at DEAR 970.5204-2, Laws, Regulations and DOE Directives, in their contracts; or

b. An organization under contract with DOE requiring the incorporation of a CRD in their contract to implement an Order.

Note: This definition of contractor does not include all of the procurement contracts entered into by DOE.