§ 1822.870 - Reports and other required information.

(a) If an offeror completes a negative representation pursuant to FAR 52.222-22, the contracting officer shall obtain the contractor's initial report within 30 days of contract award and retain it in the contract file. Such a report by the prime or subcontractor is required by 41 CFR 60-1.7 and paragraph (b)(7) of the clause, Equal Opportunity, at (FAR) 48 CFR 52.222-26.

(b) If requested by a contractor or subcontractor, any reports filed with the contracting officer shall be held in confidence as privileged information in accordance with 32 CFR 286.6(b)(4). All reports required by 1822.870(a) may be used only for the administration of Executive Order 11246, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, or in furtherance of the Act or Executive Order.