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As prescribed in 237.7603(b). See the Prescription tab for the prescribing policy text.
NOTICE OF CONTINUATION OF ESSENTIAL CONTRACTOR SERVICES (OCT 2010)
- (a) Definitions. “Essential contractor service” and “mission-essential functions” have the meanings given in the clause at 252.237-7023, Continuation of Essential Contractor Services, in this solicitation.
- (b) The offeror shall provide with its offer a written plan describing how it will continue to perform the essential contractor services listed in attachment ___, Mission Essential Contractor Services, dated ________, during periods of crisis. The offeror shall–
- (1) Identify provisions made for the acquisition of essential personnel and resources, if necessary, for continuity of operations for up to 30 days or until normal operations can be resumed;
- (2) Address in the plan, at a minimum—
- (i) Challenges associated with maintaining essential contractor services during an extended event, such as a pandemic that occurs in repeated waves;
- (ii) The time lapse associated with the initiation of the acquisition of essential personnel and resources and their actual availability on site;
- (iii) The components, processes, and requirements for the identification, training, and preparedness of personnel who are capable of relocating to alternate facilities or performing work from home;
- (iv) Any established alert and notification procedures for mobilizing identified “essential contractor service” personnel; and
- (v) The approach for communicating expectations to contractor employees regarding their roles and responsibilities during a crisis.
Prescription: 237.7603 Solicitation provision and contract clause
As prescribed in 237.7603(b). Scope applicability here before applying the provision.
- (b) Insert the provision at 252.237-7024, Notice of Continuation of Essential Contractor Services in all solicitations for services that include the clause 252.237-7023. Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) Part 237
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Prescription: 237.7603
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