Special Notice - RFO-FAR 37.202-1 Avoiding personal services contracts

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a special notice to all EPA contractors regarding the avoidance of personal services contracts. The notice emphasizes the importance of contractors clearly identifying themselves as EPA contractors and their employing organization in all points of contact, including meetings and electronic communications. Additionally, contractors using EPA email addresses must ensure that their signature blocks accurately reflect EPA's current organizational structure and do not imply Government employment. • The notice is effective immediately and applies to all EPA contractors. • Contractors must ensure that their signature blocks conform to the notice. • The notice aims to prevent contractor personnel from appearing to be Government employees. • The EPA wants to maintain a clear distinction between contractor personnel and Federal employees.