Common use of Audit/Inspection Clause in Contracts

Audit/Inspection. A. The Contractor shall allow DOE, upon reasonable notice, to perform security assessments or audits of Systems that handle or support Protected Information related to the subject matter to which these requirements apply. Such an assessment shall be conducted by an independent 3rd party agreed upon by the Contractor and the DOE, and at the DOE’s own expense, provided that the Contractor cooperate with any such assessment/audit and shall, at its own expense, provide all necessary support, personnel and information needed to ensure the successful completion of the assessments or audits.

Audit/Inspection. A. The Contractor shall allow DOE, upon reasonable notice, to perform security assessments or audits of Systems that handle or support Protected Information related to the subject matter to which these requirements apply. Such an assessment shall be conducted by an independent 3rd party agreed upon by the Contractor and the DOE, and at the DOE’s own expense, provided that the Contractor cooperate with any such assessment/audit and shall, at its own expense, provide all necessary support, personnel and information needed to ensure the successful completion of the assessments or audits.audits.‌