Effective immediately, this class deviation supersedes Class Deviation 2014-O0018, dated June 27, 2014. Contracting officers issuing contracts that require performance in the United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) area of responsibility shall use the following clause in lieu of DFARS 252.225.7040, as prescribed in Attachment 1:

• 252.225-7995, Contractor Personnel Performing in the United States Central Command Area of Responsibility (DEVIATION 2015-O0009) (JAN 2015).

This class deviation includes one change at subparagraphs (g)(2)(i) and (ii) of the clause to clarify that contractors shall use the Synchronized Predeployment and Operational Tracker to enter and maintain data on contractors authorized to accompany the Force in all circumstances.

This class deviation remains in effect until incorporated in the DFARS or otherwise rescinded.