Attachment 1 - Mission Essential Memo - 18NOV19.pdf

MCAA

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

UNITED STATES ARMY MEDICAL COMMAND

HEAL TH CARE ACQUISITION ACTIVITY

2107 17TH STREET, SUITE 69

FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS 78234-5069

18 NOV 2009

MEMORANDUM FOR Commanders. MEDCOM Major Subordinate Commands (less MRMC)

SUBJECT: Application of DoDI 3020.37, Continuation of Essential DoD Contractor Services During Crises to MEDCOM Contracts

1. Reference memorandum. Under Secretary of Defense, Acquisition. Technology and Logistics, 27 Aug 09, subject: Class Deviation to the Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement for Continuation of Essential Contractor Services.

2. I have determined that the services on the enclosed list are essential to maintain critical MEDCOM operations during an emergency. This list applies to all military treatment facilities operated by the MEDCOM.

3. Effective immediately, MEDCOM contracting officers are requested to identify in solicitations and contracts essential contractor services which support MEDCOM mission essential functions during emergency situations. An example of such an emergency would be the 2009 H1 N1 influenza pandemic.

4. My point of contact is L TC Scott A. Svabek, Commander, Health Care Acquisition Activity, (210) 221-3298 or scott.svabek@us.army.mil.

Encl Lieutenant General The Surgeon General and

Commanding General, USAMEDCOM

Essential Contract Services

The contractor-provided services that have been determined to be essential contractor services in support of the mission essential functions are:

1. Emergency Room Staffing

2. Operating Room Staffing

3. In-Patient and Support Staffing

4. Laboratory Support Staffing

5. Hospital Housekeeping

6. Linen/Laundry

7. Nutrition Care

Encl 1

ACQUISTTION,

TECHNOLOGY

ANO LOGISTICS

OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE

3000 DEFENSE PENTAGON

WASHINGTON, DC 20301-:3000

AUG 2 7 2009

In reply refer to DAR Tracking Number: 2009-000 I 0

MEMORANDUM FOR COMMANDER, UNITED STATES SPECIAL OPERA TIO NS

COMMAND (ATIN: ACQUISITION EXECUTIVE)

COMMANDER, UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION

COMMAND (A TIN: ACQUISITION EXECUTIVE)

DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY

(PROCUREMENT), ASA (ALT)

DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE NAVY

(ACQUISITION & LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT),

ASN(RDA)

DEPUTY ASSIST ANT SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE

(CONTRACTING), SAF/AQC

DIRECTORS, DEFENSE AGENCIES

DIRECTORS, DOD FIELD ACTIVITIES

SUBJECT: Class Deviation to the Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) for Continuation of Essential Contractor Services

Effective immediately, contracting officers are authorized to use the attached clause in solicitations and contracts that are identified by the requiring agency as having essential contractor services which support mission essential functions.

Today's changing threat environment has increased the need for continuity of operations capabilities and plans that enable agencies to continue their essential functions across a broad spectrum of emergencies. An example of such a threat to continuity of operations includes, but is not limited to, the 2009 HlNl influenza pandemic.

Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 3020.37, Continuation of Essential DoD Contractor Services During Crises, dated November 6, 1990, requires the Department to provide for a reasonable assurance of the continuation of essential services provided by contractors, including services provided to Foreign Military Sales customers, during crisis situations. This class deviation is necessary to ensure consistency in the implementation of this requirement.

This deviation is effective until incorporated into the DFARS or otherwise rescinded. Any questions should be addressed to Mr. Julian Thrash, Senior Procurement Analyst, at 703-602-0310, or via e-mail at julian.thrash@osd.mil.

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