Code of Federal Regulations Title 48. Federal Acquisition Regulations System 48.504.1301 Policy

Contracting officers must follow the procedures contained in CIO P2181.1—GSA HSPD–12 Personal Identity Verification and Credentialing Handbook, which may be obtained from the CIO Office of Enterprise Solutions, to ensure compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive–12 (HSPD–12) “Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors,” Office of Management and Budget Memorandum M–05–24, and Department of Commerce FIPS PUB 201.