Attachment 3 - Contractor Rules of Behavior.pdf
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This document is Attachment Four from VA Handbook 6500.6, which establishes Contractor Rules of Behavior that must be acknowledged and accepted by all contractor personnel accessing VA information systems, data, or sites in performance of contract services.
The agreement establishes comprehensive information security and data privacy requirements binding on all contractors. Key prohibitions include: unauthorized access, upload, modification, or deletion of information on federal systems; unauthorized system modification or resource misuse; use of systems beyond contract authorization; exploitation of access rights; disabling security controls without express permission; and disclosure of VA sensitive information through unauthorized channels. Contractors must follow established procedures for user account access; use only authorized systems and software; obtain VA CIO approval before using non-contractor equipment for VA sensitive information storage or processing; use FIPS 140-2 validated encryption; comply with VA Handbook 6500.1 on electronic media sanitization; obtain COTR approval for public dissemination of VA information; and prohibit unauthorized internet server hosting. Additional requirements mandate direct VA network connection when possible, use of VA-approved remote access software only, prohibition on dual network connections without COTR authorization, completion of required security and privacy training, and flow-down of security requirements to any subcontractors. The agreement explicitly states it does not create enforceable legal rights and requires signed acknowledgment returned to the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative within the timeframe specified in contract terms.
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ATTACHMENT FOUR (4) -
CONTRACTOR RULES OF BEHAVIOR
VA HANDBOOK 6500.6
APPENDIXD
CONTRACTOR RULES OF BEHAVIOR
This User Agreement contains rights and authorizations regarding my access to and use of any information assets or resources associated with my performance of services under the contract terms with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This User Agreement covers my access to all VA data whether electronic or hard copy ("Data"), VA information systems and resources ("Systems"), and VA sites ("Sites"). This User Agreement incorporates Rules of Behavior for using VA, and other information systems and resources under the contract.
1. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ALL ACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES UNDER
THE CONTRACT:
a. I understand and agree that I have no reasonable expectation of privacy in accessing or using any VA, or other Federal Government information systems.
b. I consent to reviews and actions by the Office of Information & Technology (Ol&T) staff designated and authorized by the VA Chief Information Officer (CIO) and to the VA OIG regarding my access to and use of any information assets or resources associated with my performance of services under the contract terms with the VA. These actions may include monitoring, recording, copying, inspecting, restricting access, blocking, tracking, and disclosing to all authorized Ol&T, VA, and law enforcement personnel as directed by the VA CIO without my prior consent or notification.
c. I consent to reviews and actions by authorized VA systems administrators and Information Security Officers solely for protection of the VA infrastructure, including, but not limited to monitoring, recording, auditing, inspecting, investigating, restricting access, blocking, tracking, disclosing to authorized personnel, or any other authorized actions by all authorized Ol&T, VA, and law enforcement personnel.
d. I understand and accept that unauthorized attempts or acts to access, upload, change, or delete information on Federal Government systems; modify Federal government systems; deny access to Federal government systems; accrue resources for unauthorized use on Federal government systems; or otherwise misuse Federal government systems or resources are prohibited.
e. I understand that such unauthorized attempts or acts are subject to action that may result in criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. This includes penalties for violations of Federal laws including, but not limited to, 18 U.S.C. §1030 (fraud and related activity in connection with computers) and 18 U.S.C. §2701 (unlawful access to stored communications).
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