252.237-7024 Notice of Continuation of Essential Contractor Services.

As prescribed in 237.7603(b), use the following provision:

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.

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