Common use of Special Qualifications Clause in Contracts

Special Qualifications. Per DoD 8570.01-M, DFARS 252.239.7001, and AR 25-2, Contractor employees and associated sub-Contractor employees supporting IA/IT functions shall be appropriately certified for each category and level. Individuals performing IAT functions must hold, at a minimum, an IAT Level 1 certification, before gaining privileged access to any DOD system. The baseline and computing environment certifications (i.e., SIPRNet/NIPRNet) as stipulated in DoD 8570.01-M must be completed within 6 Months of assignment to positions supporting IA/IT functions under this contract.