# Class Deviation 2017-O0004
# Class Deviation 2017-O0004 - Contractor Personnel Performing in the United States Central Command Area of Responsibility

Status: Active
Date Issued: SEP 15 2017
Signed By: Shay D. James, Director, Defense Acquisition Regulations System
Scope: All DoD contracting officers issuing contracts that require performance in the United States Central Command area of responsibility

## Summary

This deviation requires contracting officers to use clause 252.225-7995 in place of DFARS 252.225-7040 in all contracts requiring performance in the USCENTCOM area of responsibility. It rescinds and supersedes Class Deviation 2015-O0009, dated January 12, 2015. The key change requires contractors to account for all contractor personnel, both CAAF and non-CAAF, in the Synchronized Predeployment and Operational Tracker regardless of contract value or length of performance.

## Required Contracting Officer Actions

1. Use clause 252.225-7995 (Deviation 2017-O0004) in lieu of DFARS 252.225-7040 in all solicitations and contracts requiring contractor personnel to perform in the USCENTCOM area of responsibility
2. Ensure contractors register all CAAF and non-CAAF personnel by name in the SPOT system, consistent with the updated requirements at paragraph (g) of the deviation clause

## Affected Provisions and Clauses

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

### 252.225-7995,  (Clause)
- Change type: MODIFIED
- Action: Substitute clause 252.225-7995

## Notes

Supersession: This deviation rescinds and supersedes Class Deviation 2015-O0009, dated January 12, 2015. Contracting officers should ensure that prior versions of the clause are no longer used.

SPOT Accountability Expansion: The primary substantive change from the prior deviation is at paragraph (g), which now requires contractors to account for all contractor personnel in SPOT by name, with no exception based on contract value or length of performance.

Duration: The deviation remains in effect until incorporated into the DFARS or otherwise rescinded.

Point of Contact: Questions may be directed to COL Ralph Borja, DPAP/PACC, at 703-697-9351 or ralph.t.borja.mil@mail.mil.

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