# Class Deviation 2016-O0008
# Class Deviation 2016-O0008 - Contractor Personnel Performing in United States Africa Command Area of Responsibility

Status: Active
Date Issued: JUN 7 2016
Signed By: Claire M. Grady, Director, Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy
Scope: All DoD contracting officers issuing solicitations and contracts requiring contractor personnel to perform in the USAFRICOM area of responsibility

## Summary

This deviation rescinds and supersedes Class Deviation 2016-O0006 and requires contracting officers to use a new clause, 252.225-7980, in place of DFARS 252.225-7040 in all solicitations and contracts where personnel will perform in the USAFRICOM area of responsibility. The USAFRICOM Commander identified a need to track contractors through the Synchronized Predeployment and Operational Tracker across all operational phases and contract types, regardless of performance length or contract value. Contracting officers must also modify existing active contracts with USAFRICOM performance to incorporate the new clause to the extent practicable.

## Required Contracting Officer Actions

1. Incorporate clause 252.225-7980 (Deviation 2016-O0008) in lieu of DFARS 252.225-7040 in all solicitations and contracts, including those using FAR part 12 procedures for commercial items, that require contractor personnel to perform in the USAFRICOM area of responsibility.
2. To the extent practicable, modify current active contracts with performance in the USAFRICOM area of responsibility to incorporate clause 252.225-7980.

## Affected Provisions and Clauses

### 252.225-7040,  (Clause)
- Prescribed in: 225.371-5(a)
- Change type: MODIFIED
- Action: Substitute clause 252.225-7040

### 252.225-7980,  (Clause)
- Change type: MODIFIED
- Action: Substitute clause 252.225-7980

## Notes

Supersession: This deviation rescinds and supersedes Class Deviation 2016-O0006 effective immediately.

Duration: The deviation remains in effect until incorporated into the DFARS or otherwise rescinded.

Point of Contact: Questions may be directed to Mr. Scott Calisti, DPAP/PACC, at 571-256-7011 or scott.r.calisti.civ@mail.mil.

SPOT Tracking Scope: The USAFRICOM Commander requires use of the Synchronized Predeployment and Operational Tracker for all contracts performed in the AOR, regardless of performance length or contract value and including Phase 0 operations, not just contracts supporting declared contingency operations.

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