DOS 652.228-70 Defense Base Act – Covered Contractor Employees. Basic (Feb 2015) (Current)

As prescribed in 628.309-70(a), the contracting officer shall insert the provision at 652.228-70, Defense Base Act – Covered Contractor Employees, in all solicitations for services and construction to be performed outside of the United States.

DEFENSE BASE ACT – COVERED CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES (FEB 2015)

(a) Bidders/offerors shall indicate below whether or not any of the following categories of employees will be employed on the resultant contract, and, if so, the number of such employees:

Category

Yes/No

Number

(1) United States citizens or residents

   

(2) Individuals hired in the United States, regardless of citizenship

   

(3) Local nationals or third country nationals where contract performance takes place in a country where there are no local worker’s compensation laws

 

Local Nationals:

Third Country Nationals:

(4) Local nationals or third country nationals where performance takes place in a country where there are local worker’s compensation laws

 

Local Nationals:

Third Country Nationals:

(b) The contracting officer has determined that for performance in the country of [contracting officer insert country of performance and check the appropriate block below] –

Worker’s compensation laws exist that will cover local nationals and third country nationals.

Worker’s compensation laws do not exist that will cover local nationals and third country nationals.

(c) If the bidder/offeror has indicated “yes” in block (a)(4) of this provision, the bidder/offeror shall not purchase Defense Base Act insurance for those employees. However, the bidder/offeror shall assume liability toward the employees and their beneficiaries for war-hazard injury, death, capture, or detention, in accordance with the clause at FAR 52.228-4.

(End of provision)

NONE

Prime’s Interest;
Supplies ✖ Domestic ✖ Contracts ✖ 
✔ +52.228-4 Basic

52.225-19 Contractor Personnel in a Designated Operational Area or Supporting a Diplomatic or Consular Mission Outside the United States.

52.225-26 Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States.

52.228-3 Workers’ Compensation Insurance (Defense Base Act).

52.228-4 Workers’ Compensation and War-Hazard Insurance Overseas.

252.225-7027 Restriction on Contingent Fees for Foreign Military Sales.

252.225-7039 Defense Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States.

252.225-7040 Contractor Personnel Supporting U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States.

252.225-7043 Antiterrorism/Force Protection for Defense Contractors Outside the United States.

252.228-7000 Reimbursement for War-Hazard Losses.

252.228-7003 Capture and Detention.

252.229-7015 Taxes-Foreign Contracts in Afghanistan (North Atlantic Treaty Organization Status of Forces Agreement).

252.232-7011 Payments in Support of Emergencies and Contingency Operations.

252.246-7004 Safety of Facilities, Infrastructure, and Equipment for Military Operations

5152.225-5902 Fitness for Duty and Medical/Dental Care Limitations

5152.225-5904 Monthly Contractor Census Reporting

5152.225-5907 MEDICAL SCREENING AND VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES OPERATING IN THE CENTCOM AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (AOR)(JUN 2015)

5152.225-5908 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED CONTRACTOR SUPPORT (JUN 2015)

5152.225-5910 Contractor Health and Safety

5152.225-5915 CONTRACTOR ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERSONNEL RECOVERY

5152.247-5900 Inbound/Outbound Cargo and Contractor Equipment Census

5152.229-4013 TAX EXEMPTION, SPECIAL EXCISE TAX, REPUBLIC OF KOREA

5152.225-5914 Commodity Shipping Instructions

5152.236-5900 Electrical and Structural Building Standards for Construction Projects

5152.222-5900 Prohibition Against Human Trafficking, Inhumane Living Conditions, and Withholding of Employee Passports

5152.225-5900 Arming Requirements and Procedures for Personal Security Services Contractors and Requests for Personal Protection

5152.225-5901 Armed Personnel Incident Reports

5152.225-5903 Compliance with Laws and Regulations

652.228-71 Worker’s Compensation Insurance (Defense Base Act) - Services.

652.229-71 Personal Property Disposition at Posts Abroad.

752.228-3 Worker's compensation insurance (Defense Base Act).

752.228-70 Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) Services.

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