Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016)
(a)Definitions. As used in this clause- Area of combat operations means an area of operations designated as such by the Secretary of Defense when enhanced coordination of contractors performing private security functions working for Government agencies is required.
Full cooperation-
(1) Means disclosure to the Government of the information sufficient to identify the nature and extent of the incident and the individuals responsible for the conduct. It includes providing timely and complete responses to Government auditors' and investigators' requests for documents and access to employees with information;(2) Does not foreclose any Contractor rights arising in law, the FAR, or the terms of the contract. It does not require- (i) The Contractor to waive its attorney-client privilege or the protections afforded by the attorney work product doctrine; or(ii) Any officer, director, owner, or employee of the Contractor, including a sole proprietor, to waive his or her attorney-client privilege or Fifth Amendment rights; and(3) Does not restrict the Contractor from-(i) Conducting an internal investigation; or(ii) Defending a proceeding or dispute arising under the contract or related to a potential or disclosed violation.Other significant military operations means activities, other than combat operations, as part of a contingency operation outside the United States that is carried out by United States Armed Forces in an uncontrolled or unpredictable high-threat environment where personnel performing security functions may be called upon to use deadly force.
Private security functions means activities engaged in by a Contractor, as follows:
(1) Guarding of personnel, facilities, designated sites, or property of a Federal agency, the Contractor or subcontractor, or a third party.(2) Any other activity for which personnel are required to carry weapons in the performance of their duties in accordance with the terms of this contract.