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

Status: Active
Date Issued: 2021-01-28
Signed By: John M. Tenaglia, Principal Director, Defense Pricing and Contracting
Scope: All DoD contracting officers
Applies to DAF/Air Force: Yes
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. Executive Order (EO) 13985 revoked EO 13950 on January 20, 2021. Contracting Officers must remove clause 252.222-7999 from all existing and new solicitations and contracts.

## 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 neither version remains.
2. Ensure existing solicitations do not contain either version of clause 252.222-7999 (DEVIATION 2021-O0001).
3. Ensure new solicitations do not contain either version of clause 252.222-7999 (DEVIATION 2021-O0001).

## Affected Provisions and Clauses

### 252.222-7999,  (Clause)
- Change type: REMOVED
- Action: Remove clause 252.222-7999

## Notes

EO Revocation: EO 13985 revoked EO 13950 on January 20, 2021. That revocation is the basis for this rescission.

Two Clause Versions: Two versions of 252.222-7999 exist: the NOV 2020 and JAN 2021 versions. COs must remove both from contracts and solicitations.

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