PF 2025-17 Class Deviation to DEAR 970.5226-1
SUMMARY: The attached Class Deviation to the DEAR is issued to eliminate the requirement to include the “Diversity Plan” clause at 970.5226-1 prescribed at 970.2671-2. Contracting Officers should:
(a) immediately notify affected Contractors that the Department will no longer enforce this clause and that they should not submit such plans or any updates to such plans; and
(b) modify affected solicitations and contracts to remove the clause as soon as practicable.
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