A recent proposal has been put forth to amend the FAR by adding a new clause requiring agencies to award certain contracts to firms that utilize E-Verify to prevent illegal immigrants from working on federal contracts intended to carry out Executive Order No. 12980.  The new clause would be included in all prime contracts valued at more than $3,000 and in subcontracts for commercial and non-commercial services including construction.  Two groups representing numerous industry groups oppose the proposal saying it would be difficult to implement and presents many challenges though it does not oppose voluntary use of E-Verify.  It stated the proposal (1) does not clearly define the types of contractor personnel that are required to be covered (2) does not address what extent the E-Verify requirement flows down to subcontractors (3) is unclear about its applicability to commercial items (4) provides an unreasonably short time frame for contractors to enroll in E-Verify and (5) does not fully recognize the burden and costs to comply

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