252.237-7019 — Training for Contractor Personnel Interacting with Detainees.
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
DFARS 252.237-7019 — Training for Contractor Personnel Interacting with Detainees.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.
Official Regulation Text
252.237-7019 Training for Contractor Personnel Interacting with Detainees. As prescribed in 237.171-4, use the following clause: Training for Contractor Personnel Interacting With Detainees (JAN 2023) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Combatant Commander means the commander of a unified or specified combatant command established in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 161. Detainee means a person in the custody or under the physical control of the Department of Defense on behalf of the United States Government as a result of armed conflict or other military operation by United States armed forces. Personnel interacting with detainees means personnel who, in the course of their duties, are expected to interact with detainees. (b) Training requirement. This clause implements Section 1092 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005 (Pub. L. 108-375). (1) The Combatant Commander responsible for the area where a detention or interrogation facility is located will arrange for training to be provided to contractor personnel interacting with detainees. The training will address the international obligations and laws of the United States applicable to the detention of personnel, including the Geneva Conventions. The Combatant Commander will arrange for a training receipt document to be provided to personnel who have completed the training. (2)(i) The Contractor shall arrange for its personnel interacting with detainees to— (A) Receive the training specified in paragraph (b)(1) of this clause— ( 1 ) Prior to interacting with detainees, or as soon as possible if, for compelling reasons, the Contracting Officer authorizes interaction with detainees prior to receipt of such training; and ( 2 ) Annually thereafter; and (B) Provide a copy of the training receipt document specified in paragraph (b)(1) of this clause to the Contractor for retention. (ii) To make these arrangements, the following points of contact apply: [Contracting Officer to insert applicable point
Compliance Checklist
- (2)(i) The Contractor shall arrange for its personnel interacting with detainees to— (A) Receive the training specified in paragraph (b)(1) of this clause— ( 1 ) Prior to interacting with detainees, or as soon as possible if, for compelling reasons, the Contracting Officer authorizes interaction with detainees prior to receipt of such training; and ( 2 ) Annually thereafter; and (B) Provide a copy of the training receipt document specified in paragraph (b)(1) of this clause to the Contractor for retention.
- (ii) To make these arrangements, the following points of contact apply: [Contracting Officer to insert applicable point of contact information cited in PGI 237.171-3(b).] (3) The Contractor shall retain a copy of the training receipt document(s) provided in accordance with paragraphs (b)(1) and (2) of this clause until the contract is closed, or 3 years after all work required by the contract has been completed and accepted by the Government, whichever is sooner.
- The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts, including subcontracts for commercial services, that may require subcontractor personnel to interact with detainees in the course of their duties.
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 252.237-7019 (Training for Contractor Personnel Interacting with Detainees.) is a Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clause applicable to Department of Defense contracts.
DFARS 252.237-7019 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.