- 2026-O0023 — DFARS RFO Implementation (Part 37)
- 2026-O0002 — DFARS RFO Implementation (Part 1)
252.237-7024 Notice of Continuation of Essential Contractor Services. As prescribed in 237.7603(b), use the following provision: Notice of Continuation of Essential Contractor Services (OCT 2010) (a) Definitions. Essential contractor service and mission-essential functions have the meanings given in the clause at 252.237-7023, Continuation of Essential Contractor Services, in this solicitation. (b) The offeror shall provide with its offer a written plan describing how it will continue to perform the essential contractor services listed in attachment __, Mission Essential Contractor Services, dated ________, during periods of crisis. The offeror shall— (1) Identify provisions made for the acquisition of essential personnel and resources, if necessary, for continuity of operations for up to 30 days or until normal operations can be resumed; (2) Address in the plan, at a minimum— (i) Challenges associated with maintaining essential contractor services during an extended event, such as a pandemic that occurs in repeated waves; (ii) The time lapse associated with the initiation of the acquisition of essential personnel and resources and their actual availability on site; (iii) The components, processes, and requirements for the identification, training, and preparedness of personnel who are capable of relocating to alternate facilities or performing work from home; (iv) Any established alert and notification procedures for mobilizing identified "essential contractor service" personnel; and (v) The approach for communicating expectations to contractor employees regarding their roles and responsibilities during a crisis. (End of provision) [75 FR 66683, Oct. 29, 2010]
Change History
| Date | Authority | Type | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-01 | 2026-O0023 | RFO_CLAUSE_MODIFIED | R-DFARS 252.237-7024 Notice of Continuation of Essential Contractor Services updated from deviation 2026-O0023. |
| 2026-02-01 | 2026-O0023 | RFO_CLAUSE_MODIFIED | R-DFARS 252.237-7024 Notice of Continuation of Essential Contractor Services updated from deviation 2026-O0023. |
| 2026-02-01 | 2026-O0023 | RFO_CLAUSE_MODIFIED | R-DFARS 252.237-7024 Notice of Continuation of Essential Contractor Services updated from deviation 2026-O0023. |
| 2026-02-01 | 2026-O0002 | RFO_CLAUSE_ADDED | R-DFARS 252.237-7024 0704-0231 added from deviation 2026-O0002. |
The prescription shown below is from the codified eCFR. Under the RFO, the prescribing section may have been revised, relocated or reserved. See the deviation memorandum for the current prescription authority.
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This clause is prescribed in the R-DFARS by the following deviation:
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2026-O0023
— DFARS RFO Implementation (Part 37)
(DFARS Part 237)
Add clause 252.237-7024
237.7603(b)
Regulatory Stack
The layers of regulation that govern this clause, from the FAR prescription through agency-specific supplements and any active deviations.
R-DFARS
R-DFARS Prescription
Per Deviation 2026-O0023 (DFARS Part 237)
DFARS
DFARS Supplement (eCFR)
⚠ May be superseded by RFO
237.7603(b)
Version History
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