Is OFCCP Certification right for my organization?

Is my organization a Federal Contractor?
Is my organization a Federal Contractor?
Which Regulations Apply to my Organization?
Which Regulations Apply to my Organization?
Do I need to assess my organization’s compliance?
Do I need to assess my organization’s compliance?
What if my organization just needs an AAP?
What if my organization just needs an AAP?

Your organization is a Federal Contractor if you hold any of the following:

  1. A single federal contract, subcontract, or federally assisted construction exceeding $10,000.
  2. Multiple federal contracts or subcontracts with a combined total exceeding $10,000 in any 12-month period.
  3. Government bills of lading, serving as a depository of Federal funds, or is an issuing and paying agent for U.S. savings bonds and notes in any amount.

If you do not hold any of the above, you may still be a Federal Contractor if you are a single entity. A single entity is a business or organization that does not independently hold Federal contracts/subcontracts, but is related to a business or organization that is a covered federal contractor. If you’re still not sure. Take the single entity test.

Tips to check if you are a Federal Contractor:

  1. Check with your legal department or hire an outside firm to review your contracts.
  2. Check your contracts. Federal contracts include affirmative compliance language with Executive Order 11246, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA).
  3. Check the System for Award Management (SAM) website.
  4. Search the Federal Procurement Data System website.
  5. Search the OFCCP National Pre-Award Registry.
  6. Review your company’s most recent EEO-1 Report. Is the response to Section C Question 3 Yes?

If you are a Federal Contractor, then certain regulations apply to you. Complete the OFCCP Certification to check your compliance.

 

Take the OFCCP Certification

Which Regulations Apply to my Organization?

Which regulations apply to your organization depends on several factors.

  • Value of your organization’s federal contract
  • Employee Count
  • Type of federal contracting (Supply and Service, Construction)

In order to find out which regulations apply, you must be able to provide this information. The OFCCP Certification is only applicable to Supply and Service Contractors.

 

Take the OFCCP Certification

Do I need to assess my organization’s compliance?

When your organization becomes a Federal Contractor, there are regulations that apply. Your organization may be audited or fined for failing to comply. A proactive approach to compliance is the best way to reduce your organization’s risk.

OFCCP Director Craig Leen has acknowledged that OFCCP officials are working towards gathering information to potentially target contractors who are not certifying their compliance. This requirement to certify could come into effect at any time.

 

Take the OFCCP Certification

What if my organization just needs an AAP?

Creating your AAP is a large part of your organization’s compliance. If your organization is required to complete an AAP and has failed to do so, this should be your first step towards compliance. We recommend putting an AAP in place as soon as possible. Jump to the AAP portion of your compliance.