Authority
President's March 13, 2020, Proclamation on Declaring a National Emergency Concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Outbreak; USSOUTHCOM combatant commander operational requirements
Summary
This deviation rescinds and supersedes class deviation 2014-O0016. Contracting Officers must use a new Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clause, 252.225-7987, in place of DFARS 252.225-7040 for USSOUTHCOM performance. The new clause adds annual medical recertification, SPOT tracking and personnel recovery requirements.
Contracting Officer Actions
1
Use deviation clause 252.225-7987 in lieu of DFARS 252.225-7040 in all solicitations and contracts requiring performance in the USSOUTHCOM area of responsibility.
2
Generate SPOT letters of authorization for U.S. citizen and TCN contractor personnel traveling to, from or within the USSOUTHCOM AOR.
3
Coordinate with the USSOUTHCOM J341 Protection Branch before notifying contractors which weapons and ammunition are authorized.
4
Direct contractors to ensure all personnel complete annual USSOUTHCOM human rights awareness training and meet medical screening requirements before travel.
5
Ensure contractors enter and maintain required personnel data in the SPOT system and check SPOT Business Rules at least every 30 days.
Supersession
This deviation fully rescinds class deviation 2014-O0016. COs must replace any prior clause inclusions based on that deviation.
Duration
The deviation remains in effect until incorporated into the DFARS or formally rescinded. No sunset date is specified.
COVID-19 nexus
The deviation partially implements the President's March 13, 2020 COVID-19 emergency proclamation. Medical fitness and recertification requirements reflect this context.
Subcontracts
Contractors must flow the substance of clause 252.225-7987 down to all subcontracts per paragraph (n).
Point of contact
Lt Col Karen Landale is the point of contact. She can be reached at 571-372-8778 or karen.a.landale.mil@mail.mil.
Affected Provisions and Clauses
252.225-7987
CLAUSE
Substitute clause 252.225-7987
MODIFIED