is activated. Selection of the Contractor's Director of Safeguards and Security, and the Chief of the Hanford Patrol will be subject to DOE-RL approval.

(2) Ensure that all information or equipment originated or generated under this contract in a classified or potentially classified subject area shall be reviewed in accordance with classification regulations, and that the same shall be true for any subcontract or purchase order issued under this contract.

B. HANFORD ANALYTICAL SERVICES PROGRAM.

The Contractor shall:

(1) Manage and integrate the Hanford Analytical Services Program (HASP) to provide analytical, field support, process development services, and optimize the use of a combination of onsite and offsite analytical laboratories. Support and assist Hanford programs and projects in determining and consolidating requirements for analytical services; provide guidance on analytical capabilities and limitations; facilitate the use of Data Quality Objectives; ensure user data quality requirements are met; and provide guidance in interpretation and evaluation of analytical results.

(2) Consolidate sample management and evaluate forecasted sitewide analytical requirements to assure laboratory core competencies, capabilities, and capacities are maintained and available to meet program needs. The management and evaluation function shall be independent of the administration of the onsite laboratories and of the administration of contracts with offsite laboratories. Oversee analytical laboratory operations to assure safe and effective use of resources, conformance to conduct of operations requirements, and sound environmental practices.

(3) Conduct a self-assessment program using performance measurements and customer feedback to measure the quality, timeliness, and cost effectiveness of analytical services support, and to provide the basis for continued improvements in services.

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