Q : Do any organizations have exceptions to the E-Verify Federal contractor rule?

Yes. The E-Verify Federal contractor rule requires most Federal contractors to use E-Verify for all new employees, regardless of whether the employees are assigned to a Federal contract.  However, certain Federal contractors need only use E-Verify to verify the employment authorization of employees assigned to a covered Federal contract. These include:

• State and local governments
• Governments of federally recognized Native American tribes
• Sureties performing under a takeover agreement entered into with a Federal agency pursuant to a performance bond

For specific instructions on exempt organizations, see the Supplemental Guide for Federal Contractors.
EXISTING FEDERAL CONTRACTS THAT CAN BE BILATERALLY MODIFIED TO INCLUDE THE FAR E-VERIFY CLAUSE