Covid-19 Writes The New Rules For Federal Contractors

With the threat of Covid-19 ever growing worldwide the Biden administration has decided to take drastic measures for people who encounter anything federal to abided by CDC requirements when it comes to covid-19 safety precautions. 

With executive order #13991 taking effect on July 29, 2021, and being enforced, what does it all mean for anyone encountering federal workers and contractors going to federal owned property?

What is an executive order?

Before we get started, we need to understand what an Executive order is.

 In simple terms it is a direct order from the Administration currently in the Whitehouse. This direct order is to be enforced as a law nationwide. The legislative branch may repeal it if it finds that the current president may be overstepping their bounds.

Since Covid-19 has been declared as an emergency the legislative branch most likely will not be repealing this executive order and if needed, the administration may be adding a more rigorous process down the line if current precautions fail. 

What does this mean for my company?

With Covid-19 not going anywhere this question can really have CEOs have some cold sweats at night.

With OSHA and the CDC taking initiative to set the procedures for this order, it means a safer environment for workers regarding Covid-19. Any onsite contractor will have to update their policy when dealing with Covid-19 and the precautions they take. This is enforced by Federal agencies and its employees.

Federal contractors will have to provide proof of vaccination against Covid-19. Those who fail or refuse to provide any sustainable proof, will be regarded as non-vaccinated and will be subject to the following:

• Mandatory testing weekly that will be repeated if needed
• Mandatory facial cover that goes over the nose and mouth at all times
• Mandatory social distancing at all times
• Government wide travel restrictions on official travel may apply

Federal contractors are encouraged to test their employees daily to prevent outbreak of Covid-19 within their organizations. Any outbreaks that might endanger any federal employees will result in prolonged quarantines and temporary bans from accessing federal premises until the outbreak has been wiped. Proof of this will also be requested as often needed to further reassure the agency.

Any federal regulation that protects individual privacy when it comes to medical records will be also enforced to protect sensitive information.

We don’t need testing or vaccinations. What then?

Federal contractors who fail to meet requirements set by this order will be barred from entering federal property. Those who continuously refuse will be then remove from any federal property by any means necessary and any federal contract at the convenience of the federal government.

With some government contracts heading into the billions, it is often not worth refusing to follow these procedures. Any employee in your company that is the sole person refusing testing or providing proof of vaccination can threaten your operations. This might even destroy relationships with agencies and company reputation.

What can I do to prepare my company for this?

It is also recommended to stockpile Covid-19 test kits to make sure that

• No outbreaks happen
• To follow contamination trail if there is a spread
• Provide proof to agencies regarding compliance

Following CDC and OSHA guidelines will also help. If your team keeps washing their hands properly, wearing a mask, keeping at 6 feet minimum distance, and not touching their face they can help prevent Covid-19 from taking over.

Where can I get these kits?

We don’t recommend buying retail kits as they have poor feedback on whether someone is infected, often false positives and negatives and a higher price range that will destroy budgets.

We offer several kits depending on your organization’s needs. With wholesale solutions comes the safety of mind as well as bulk pricing. All of this allows for more Federal contractors to keep working in a safe way that allows everyone to feel safe and comfortable.

Whether you decide to go with our all-in-one solution or something else, we please ask that you protect those around you so we can save more lives in our communities.

We are always here if you need any more information on how to eradicate Covid-19. Please get in contact if you would like to know more about what we do to eradicate Covid-19.