Overview
This section defines the scope of Subpart 4.13, which establishes the policies and procedures for Personal Identity Verification (PIV) required for both federal employees and contractors.
Key Rules
- Regulatory Compliance: Policies must adhere to Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) Number 201, "Personal Identity Verification of Federal Employees and Contractors."
- Mandatory Framework: Implementation must follow OMB Guidance M-05-24 in support of Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 12.
- Universal Standards: Establishes the basis for a common identification standard across all executive agencies for personnel and contractors.
Practical Implications
- Contractors requiring physical access to federal buildings or logical access to government information systems must undergo standardized identity vetting and credentialing.
- Ensures that identity credentials (such as PIV cards) are interoperable and government-wide, facilitating secure access across different federal agencies using a unified standard.