# Class Deviation 2021-O0001
# Rescission of Class Deviation 2021-O0001 - Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping

Status: Active
Signed By: John M. Tenaglia, Principal Director, Defense Pricing and Contracting
Scope: All DoD contracting officers
Authority: Executive Order 13985, Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government

## Summary

This memorandum rescinds Class Deviation 2021-O0001 and its Revision 1, which had implemented requirements related to combating race and sex stereotyping. The rescission was prompted by Executive Order 13985, which revoked Executive Order 13950 on January 20, 2021. Contracting officers must immediately remove the associated clause from existing contracts and ensure it is absent from both existing and new solicitations.

## Required Contracting Officer Actions

1. Remove clause 252.222-7999 (DEVIATION 2021-O0001) (JAN 2021) and clause 252.222-7999 (DEVIATION 2021-O0001) (NOV 2020) from all existing contracts so that neither clause remains.
2. Ensure that existing solicitations do not contain either clause 252.222-7999 (DEVIATION 2021-O0001) (JAN 2021) or clause 252.222-7999 (DEVIATION 2021-O0001) (NOV 2020).
3. Ensure that new solicitations do not contain either clause 252.222-7999 (DEVIATION 2021-O0001) (JAN 2021) or clause 252.222-7999 (DEVIATION 2021-O0001) (NOV 2020).

## Affected Provisions and Clauses

### 252.222-7999, Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping (Clause)
- Change type: REMOVED
- Action: Remove both the JAN 2021 and NOV 2020 versions of this clause from all existing contracts and solicitations; do not include either version in new solicitations.

## Notes

Effective Date: The rescission is effective immediately upon issuance of this memorandum.

Both Clause Versions Affected: Both the November 2020 and January 2021 versions of clause 252.222-7999 are rescinded and must be removed from contracts and solicitations.

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Memorandum: https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/policy/policyvault/USA000189-21-DPC.pdf