# 48 C.F.R. § 952.203-70 (2026): Whistleblower protection for contractor employees

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P952_S952_203_70

## Section

- **Citation:** 48 C.F.R. § 952.203-70 (2026)
- **Heading:** Whistleblower protection for contractor employees
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 48 CFR: Federal Acquisition Regulations System / Chapter 9: DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY / Part 952: SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES / Subpart 952.2: Subpart 952.2—Text of Provisions and Clauses / § 952.203-70: Whistleblower protection for contractor employees.

## Text

As prescribed in 903.971, insert the following clause:
Whistleblower Protection for Contractor Employees (DEC 2000)
(a) The Contractor shall comply with the requirements of “DOE Contractor Employee Protection Program” at 10 CFR part 708 for work performed on behalf of DOE directly related to activities at DOE-owned or -leased sites.
(b) The Contractor shall insert or have inserted the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (b), in subcontracts at all tiers, for subcontracts involving work performed on behalf of DOE directly related to activities at DOE-owned or leased sites.
(End of clause)
[65 FR 81008, Dec. 22, 2000, as amended at 74 FR 36368, 36378, July 22, 2009]

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