SUMMARY:

Synchronized Predeployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT) (DFARS Case 2011-D030)

Summary:

DCN 20110623 includes a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to modify terminology and address internal contract administration requirements associated with the Synchronized Predeployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT) system.

Supplementary Information:

Background

This DFARS case updates nomenclature associated with the letter of authorization required for contractor personnel to process through a deployment center or travel to, from, or within a designated operational area (see DFARS 225.7402-3). This final rule will revise the generic letter of authorization to use the formal title of "Synchronized Predeployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT)-generated letter of authorization."  The change in title is being made at DFARS 225.7402-3(e) and in the clause at 252.225-7040, Contractor Personnel Authorized to Accompany U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States.

In addition, the contract administration functions at DFARS 242.302 have been amended to add a requirement for DoD contract administrators, when the contract incorporates the clause at 252.225-7040, to ensure implementation of, and maintain surveillance over, contractor compliance with the SPOT business rules.

Dates:

The Effective Date for this final rule is 23 June 2011.

Click here to read the entire Federal Register notice for this rule.