252.203-7002 — Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights.
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
DFARS 252.203-7002 — Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.
Official Regulation Text
252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights. As prescribed in 203.970, use the following clause: Requirement To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (DEC 2022) (a) The Contractor shall inform its employees in writing, in the predominant native language of the workforce, of contractor employee whistleblower rights and protections under 10 U.S.C. 4701, as described in subpart 203.9 of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement. (b) The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (b), in all subcontracts. (End of clause) [74 FR 2411, Jan. 15, 2009, as amended at 78 FR 59854, Sept. 30, 2013; 87 FR 76996, Dec. 16, 2022]
Compliance Checklist
- As prescribed in 203.970, use the following clause: Requirement To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (DEC 2022) (a) The Contractor shall inform its employees in writing, in the predominant native language of the workforce, of contractor employee whistleblower rights and protections under 10 U.S.C.
- (b) The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (b), in all subcontracts.
Flow-Down to Subcontractors
Flow-down required
This clause must be included in subcontracts with no subcontractors where the subcontractor will perform work covered by this clause. Typically appears in contract Section Section I.
Frequently Asked Questions
DFARS 252.203-7002 (Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights.) is a Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clause applicable to Department of Defense contracts.
DFARS 252.203-7002 is typically required in DoD contracts when the contracting officer determines it's applicable. Check Section I of your solicitation.
Flow-down requirements vary. Review the specific clause text for subcontractor applicability provisions.
This summary is for informational purposes only and reflects the BidStride Research Team's plain-English interpretation of the regulation. It is not legal advice and does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Always consult the official Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) text and qualified legal counsel for compliance decisions.