Under a newly proposed rule, the Department of State (DOS) is considering adding a new contract clause to its acquisition regulations requiring the implementation of the Department's requirement regarding personal identity verification of contractor personnel. The policy is being considered in order to comply with identity compliance requirements under HSPD-12. The rule applies to contractors that require outside employees to work on DOS sites and access DOS information systems.

The rule directs contractors to an Internet based document that explains the verification process for the various types of contractors. The Department will be accepting comments on the rule change through January 18, 2008.