# Class Deviation 2021-O0004
# Class Deviation 2021-O0004 - Requirements for Contractor Personnel Performing in the U.S. Southern Command Area of Responsibility

Status: Active
Date Issued: February 2021
Signed By: John M. Tenaglia, Principal Director, Defense Pricing and Contracting
Scope: All DoD contracting officers issuing solicitations and contracts that require performance in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility
Authority: Proclamation on Declaring a National Emergency Concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Outbreak, March 13, 2020

## Summary

This deviation rescinds and supersedes class deviation 2014-O0016 and requires contracting officers to use a new DFARS clause (252.225-7987) in place of DFARS 252.225-7040 for solicitations and contracts requiring performance in the USSOUTHCOM area of responsibility. The new clause adds requirements for medical fitness recertification, use of the Synchronized Predeployment and Operational Tracker for contractor personnel data and weapons tracking and personnel recovery requirements. It also implements combatant commander requirements arising from the COVID-19 national emergency.

## Required Contracting Officer Actions

1. Use clause 252.225-7987 (Deviation 2021-O0004) in lieu of DFARS 252.225-7040 in all solicitations and contracts requiring contractor performance in the USSOUTHCOM area of responsibility
2. Ensure the new clause is incorporated into all applicable solicitations and contracts effective immediately
3. Generate and sign SPOT-based letters of authorization for U.S. citizen and TCN contractor personnel traveling to, from or within the USSOUTHCOM AOR
4. Coordinate with the USSOUTHCOM J341 Protection Branch before notifying contractors of authorized weapons and ammunition when contractor personnel are approved to carry weapons
5. Direct removal and replacement of contractor personnel who jeopardize mission accomplishment or fail to comply with contract requirements, at the contractor's expense

## Affected Provisions and Clauses

### 252.225-7987, Requirements for Contractor Personnel Performing in the U.S. Southern Command Area of Responsibility (DEVIATION 2021-O0004) (Clause)
- Change type: NEW
- Action: Use this new deviation clause in lieu of DFARS 252.225-7040 in all solicitations and contracts requiring contractor performance in the USSOUTHCOM area of responsibility

## Notes

Supersession: This deviation rescinds and supersedes class deviation 2014-O0016 effective immediately.

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

Point of Contact: Questions may be directed to Lt Col Karen Landale at 571-372-8778 or karen.a.landale.mil@mail.mil.

COVID-19 Implementation: In addition to continued operational requirements, this deviation helps implement the President's March 13, 2020 proclamation declaring a national emergency concerning the COVID-19 outbreak.

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