DATE: December 17, 2020
SUBJECT: Class Deviation for DEAR 952.204-73 Facility Clearance
TO: HCAs/Procurement Directors/Contracting Officers
FROM: Director, Contract and Financial Assistance Policy Division, Office of Policy, Office of Acquisition Management
SUMMARY: Policy Flash 2021-14 provides this Class Deviation for DEAR 952.204-73 Facility Clearance to provide flexibility to award contracts prior to granting a Facility Clearance and any Interim Access Authorizations for key management personnel.
This class deviation applies to DOE only and not NNSA. This class deviation for DEAR 952.204-73 Facility Clearance and the DEAR Deviation Text are attached.
For DOE questions concerning this policy flash, please email: DOE_oapmpolicy@hq.doe.gov
For NNSA questions concerning this policy flash, please contact NNSA at (505) 845-4337.