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Theater Business Clearance

Purpose of TBC/CAD. TBC ensures:(1) Contracted effort to be accomplished in designated area(s) of operations, along with any associated contractor personnel, is visible to the Combatant Commander; (2) Contracted effort is in consonance with in-country commanders' plans; ?(3) Solicitations a

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Theater Business Clearance

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    1. Theater Business Clearance/ Contract Administration Delegation (TBC/CAD) Brief to the PACCWG iso Annex W Development Bill Reich OSD DPAP CCAP July 2010

    2. Purpose of TBC/CAD TBC ensures: (1) Contracted effort to be accomplished in designated area(s) of operations, along with any associated contractor personnel, is visible to the Combatant Commander; (2) Contracted effort is in consonance with in-country commanders’ plans;   (3) Solicitations and contracts contain appropriate terms and conditions;   (4) Contracted effort will be properly overseen in designated area(s) of operation;   (5) Any Government-furnished support requirements associated with contractor personnel are properly addressed in the contract terms and conditions.   CAD allows:   (1) The Combatant Commander to exercise control over the assignment of contract administration for that portion of contracted effort that relates to performance in or delivery to designated area(s) of operation.   (2) The Combatant Commander to exercise oversight to ensure the contractor’s compliance with Combatant Commander and Subordinate Task Force Commander policies, directives, and terms and conditions. PGI SUBPART 225.74—DEFENSE CONTRACTORS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES PGI 225.7401 Contracts requiring performance or delivery in a foreign country. (a) If the acquisition requires the delivery of contracted services or supplies in an area outside the United States the contracting officer shall— (i) Ensure that the solicitation and contract include any applicable host country and designated operational area performance considerations. Failure to provide such information— (A) May result in a contract that does not reflect the respective support relationships between the contractor and the Government, ultimately affecting the ability of the contractor to fulfill the contract terms and conditions; or (B) May result in unplanned support burdens being placed on the Government in a theater of operations; or [C] May result in contractor personnel conflicting with theater operations or performing in violation of a theater commander’s directives or host country laws; or [D] May cause contractor personnel to be wrongly subjected to host country laws. (ii) Comply with any Theater Business Clearance (TBC)/Contract Administration Delegation (CAD) requirements (which must be consistent with the combat support agency’s established functions and responsibilities) set forth by the Geographic Combatant Commander (GCC) during declared contingency operations for all solicitations and contracts that relate to the delivery of supplies and services to the designated area(s) of operation. PGI SUBPART 225.74—DEFENSE CONTRACTORS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES PGI 225.7401 Contracts requiring performance or delivery in a foreign country. (a) If the acquisition requires the delivery of contracted services or supplies in an area outside the United States the contracting officer shall— (i) Ensure that the solicitation and contract include any applicable host country and designated operational area performance considerations. Failure to provide such information— (A) May result in a contract that does not reflect the respective support relationships between the contractor and the Government, ultimately affecting the ability of the contractor to fulfill the contract terms and conditions; or (B) May result in unplanned support burdens being placed on the Government in a theater of operations; or [C] May result in contractor personnel conflicting with theater operations or performing in violation of a theater commander’s directives or host country laws; or [D] May cause contractor personnel to be wrongly subjected to host country laws. (ii) Comply with any Theater Business Clearance (TBC)/Contract Administration Delegation (CAD) requirements (which must be consistent with the combat support agency’s established functions and responsibilities) set forth by the Geographic Combatant Commander (GCC) during declared contingency operations for all solicitations and contracts that relate to the delivery of supplies and services to the designated area(s) of operation.

    3. Origin of TBC DFARS 225.7401 Contracts Requiring Performance or Delivery in a Foreign Country Requires compliance with procedures in PGI DFARS PGI 225.7401 Solicitations and contracts must address applicable host country and designated operational performance considerations References DPAP CC Pages (procedures and guidance) Requires compliance with Combatant Command Procedures (provides link to web pages) Provides requiring activity checklist DFARS 225.74 Defense Contractors Outside the United States (i[v] ii) Follow [specific guidance for the combatant command in whose area the contractor will be delivering services or supplies. This guidance is contained on the respective Combatant Commander’s Operational Contract Support webpage which is linked to] the procedures at http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pacc/cc/areas_of_responsibility.html, at the web link for the Combatant Command for the area in which the contractor will be performing or delivering items; [These pages list prevailing regulations, policies, requirements, host nation laws, Orders/FRAGOs, Combatant Commander’s directives, unique clauses and other considerations necessary for soliciting and awarding a contract for performance in or delivery of items to that Combatant Commander’s area of responsibility (AOR).]   (v) To [determine the appropriate point(s) of contact for contracting matters in/within the Combatant Commander’s AOR,] contact the overseas contracting office,[by] access[ing] the link for the Combatant Command [in whose AOR] for the area in which the contractor will be performing or delivering items. From the Combatant Command website, link to the contracting office supporting the Combatant Command to identify the appropriate point of contact; and   (v[i]) Use the following checklist as a guide to document consideration of each listed issue, as applicable, and retain a copy of the completed checklist in the contract file. CHECKLIST The contracting officer shall verify that the requiring activity has considered the following [when building its requirements package], as applicable: ____ (1) Whether the contemplated acquisition will duplicate or otherwise conflict with existing work being performed or items already provided in the area, and whether economies of scope/schedule can be leveraged if there are already existing contracts in place for similar work or items.  [(2) The availability of technically qualified and properly trained Government civilian and/or military personnel to oversee the performance of the contract in the Combatant Commander’s AOR (e.g., Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs), Quality Assurance Representatives (QARs), Property Administrators (PAs)).] ____ (2[3]) The applicability of any international agreements to the acquisition. (Some agreements may be classified and must be handled appropriately.) ____ (3[4]) Whether there are any security requirements applicable to the area. [Compliance with area-specific, anti-terrorism security guidance set forth by the Command Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO), to include soliciting ATO guidance on the particular requirement and the location of delivery and/or execution of services, and incorporating recommended security measures into the requirements package.] ____ (4[5]) Whether there are any requirements for use of foreign currencies, including applicability of U.S. holdings of excess foreign currencies. ____ (5[6]) Information on taxes and duties from which the Government may be exempt. ____ (6[7]) If the acquisition requires performance of work in the foreign country, whether there are standards of conduct for the prospective contractor and, if so, the consequences for violation of such standards of conduct. ____ (7[8]) If applicable, t[T]he availability of logistical [and other Government-furnished] support [and equipment] for contractor personnel employees. This includes, but is not limited to: berthing and messing; intra-theater transportation; medical support; morale, welfare, and recreation (MWR) support; postal support; force protection support; organizational clothing and personal protective gear (i.e., body armor, gas masks, etc.)] ____ (8[9]) If the contractor will employ foreign workers, whether a waiver of the Defense Base Act will be required (see FAR 28.305). ____ (9[10]) Whether contractor personnel will need authorization to carry weapons for the performance of the contract. _____(10[11]) If the contract will include the clause at DFARS 252.225-7040, Contractor Personnel Authorized to Accompany U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States, the Government official authorized to receive DD Form 93, Record of Emergency Data Card, to enable the contracting officer to provide that information to the contractor, as required by paragraph (g) of the clause. [_____ (12) Other requirements associated with contractor personnel to include deployment-related training, accountability (registration in Synchronized Pre-deployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT)), medical and dental qualifications, theater entrance and country clearance requirements.] _____(11 [13]) Any other requirements of the website for the country in which the contract will be performed or the designated operational area to which deliveries will be made. The contracting officer shall provide the following information to the applicable overseas contracting office (see PGI 225.7401(a)(i v)): ____ (1) The solicitation number, the estimated dollar value of the acquisition, and a brief description of the work to be performed or the items to be delivered. ____ (2) Notice of contract award, including contract number, dollar value, and a brief description of the work to be performed or the items to be delivered. _____(3) Any additional information requested by the applicable contracting office to ensure full compliance with policies, procedures, and objectives of the applicable country or designated operational area. DFARS 225.74 Defense Contractors Outside the United States (i[v] ii) Follow [specific guidance for the combatant command in whose area the contractor will be delivering services or supplies. This guidance is contained on the respective Combatant Commander’s Operational Contract Support webpage which is linked to] the procedures at http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pacc/cc/areas_of_responsibility.html, at the web link for the Combatant Command for the area in which the contractor will be performing or delivering items; [These pages list prevailing regulations, policies, requirements, host nation laws, Orders/FRAGOs, Combatant Commander’s directives, unique clauses and other considerations necessary for soliciting and awarding a contract for performance in or delivery of items to that Combatant Commander’s area of responsibility (AOR).]   (v) To [determine the appropriate point(s) of contact for contracting matters in/within the Combatant Commander’s AOR,] contact the overseas contracting office,[by] access[ing] the link for the Combatant Command [in whose AOR] for the area in which the contractor will be performing or delivering items. From the Combatant Command website, link to the contracting office supporting the Combatant Command to identify the appropriate point of contact; and   (v[i]) Use the following checklist as a guide to document consideration of each listed issue, as applicable, and retain a copy of the completed checklist in the contract file. CHECKLIST The contracting officer shall verify that the requiring activity has considered the following [when building its requirements package], as applicable: ____ (1) Whether the contemplated acquisition will duplicate or otherwise conflict with existing work being performed or items already provided in the area, and whether economies of scope/schedule can be leveraged if there are already existing contracts in place for similar work or items.  [(2) The availability of technically qualified and properly trained Government civilian and/or military personnel to oversee the performance of the contract in the Combatant Commander’s AOR (e.g., Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs), Quality Assurance Representatives (QARs), Property Administrators (PAs)).] ____ (2[3]) The applicability of any international agreements to the acquisition. (Some agreements may be classified and must be handled appropriately.) ____ (3[4]) Whether there are any security requirements applicable to the area. [Compliance with area-specific, anti-terrorism security guidance set forth by the Command Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO), to include soliciting ATO guidance on the particular requirement and the location of delivery and/or execution of services, and incorporating recommended security measures into the requirements package.] ____ (4[5]) Whether there are any requirements for use of foreign currencies, including applicability of U.S. holdings of excess foreign currencies. ____ (5[6]) Information on taxes and duties from which the Government may be exempt. ____ (6[7]) If the acquisition requires performance of work in the foreign country, whether there are standards of conduct for the prospective contractor and, if so, the consequences for violation of such standards of conduct. ____ (7[8]) If applicable, t[T]he availability of logistical [and other Government-furnished] support [and equipment] for contractor personnel employees. This includes, but is not limited to: berthing and messing; intra-theater transportation; medical support; morale, welfare, and recreation (MWR) support; postal support; force protection support; organizational clothing and personal protective gear (i.e., body armor, gas masks, etc.)] ____ (8[9]) If the contractor will employ foreign workers, whether a waiver of the Defense Base Act will be required (see FAR 28.305). ____ (9[10]) Whether contractor personnel will need authorization to carry weapons for the performance of the contract. _____(10[11]) If the contract will include the clause at DFARS 252.225-7040, Contractor Personnel Authorized to Accompany U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States, the Government official authorized to receive DD Form 93, Record of Emergency Data Card, to enable the contracting officer to provide that information to the contractor, as required by paragraph (g) of the clause. [_____ (12) Other requirements associated with contractor personnel to include deployment-related training, accountability (registration in Synchronized Pre-deployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT)), medical and dental qualifications, theater entrance and country clearance requirements.] _____(11 [13]) Any other requirements of the website for the country in which the contract will be performed or the designated operational area to which deliveries will be made. The contracting officer shall provide the following information to the applicable overseas contracting office (see PGI 225.7401(a)(i v)): ____ (1) The solicitation number, the estimated dollar value of the acquisition, and a brief description of the work to be performed or the items to be delivered. ____ (2) Notice of contract award, including contract number, dollar value, and a brief description of the work to be performed or the items to be delivered. _____(3) Any additional information requested by the applicable contracting office to ensure full compliance with policies, procedures, and objectives of the applicable country or designated operational area.

    4. TBC/CAD Evolution in the USCENTOM AOR OCT 07 - Procedures for Contracting, Contracting Concurrence and Contract Oversight for I/A Pre-award approval of SOW and conditions Assign CAS to JCC-I/A NOV 07 - I/A TBC Implements TBC Request/Review Checklist Introduces JCC-I/A’s CO’s Guide to Special Requirements Implements TBC Post Award Spreadsheet DEC 07 Retroactive I/A Contract Compliance and Assignment of CA FEB 08 TBC Review Notification Update and Assignment of Administration SEP 09 TBC/CAD Compliance JUN 10 TBC/CAD Update (C3 standup, AOR expansion) NOV 07 - TBC Review can be delegated and TBC not required for commodities shipped via DTS FEB 08 - Reminder of importance and need to comply. Noted problems with lack of prior arrangements for government furnished support SEP 09 – Reiterates importance of compliance and requests Components have their contracting activities recertify compliance. JUN 10 – Expansion of TBC Requirements to include Kuwait and Pakistan. Reflects standup of CENTCOM’s JTSCC. Denotes two key enforcement mechanisms: 1) prohibiting issuance or renewal and authority to revoke LOA’s of contractors associated with contracts that have not been through TBC and 2) DCMA will not accept CCAS of contracts that have not been through TBC.NOV 07 - TBC Review can be delegated and TBC not required for commodities shipped via DTS FEB 08 - Reminder of importance and need to comply. Noted problems with lack of prior arrangements for government furnished support SEP 09 – Reiterates importance of compliance and requests Components have their contracting activities recertify compliance. JUN 10 – Expansion of TBC Requirements to include Kuwait and Pakistan. Reflects standup of CENTCOM’s JTSCC. Denotes two key enforcement mechanisms: 1) prohibiting issuance or renewal and authority to revoke LOA’s of contractors associated with contracts that have not been through TBC and 2) DCMA will not accept CCAS of contracts that have not been through TBC.

    5. TBC/CAD Current Issues TBC Awareness Multiple DPAP Policy Letters Unfamiliarity with CENTCOM Site Changing requirements Why is this on contracting vice requirements side? TBC Compliance Continual issue Second and third order effects impact JFC TBC Management and Control Manual process Disconnected from other key systems (ie. SPOT) Current state of technology does not allow achievement of higher level OCS goals (synchronization/integration) Current Enforcement Mechanisms not optimal or timely Existing process is unclassified

    6. TBC/CAD Challenges Simplifying TBC requirements to improve compliance Maintaining a high level of awareness among contracting officers Converting from a manual disconnected process to a web-based interconnected process Expectation management Achieving higher level OCS goals through use of this control mechanism Implementing timely enforcement mechanisms Measuring efficiency, effectiveness and compliance

    7. TBC/CAD OILs - Observations Difficult to push down and maintain compliance with policies not in DFARS Frequent updates/changes to theater requirements add to complexity and compliance problems External Support and Systems Support Contracting Officers generally not familiar with GCC web pages No matter what we do there will be a range of understanding and compliance Hard to get Kos stateside to understand why the requirements of the JFC trump those of the PM they work for KOs often do not know who is their downrange customer Lack of decision support tools and interconnectivity of data collection methods affect utility of TBC data to the Commander in terms of achieving higher level goals of synchronization and deconfliction

    8. TBC/CAD OILs - Insights Complexity is in the eye of the beholder! No matter what we do there will be a range of understanding and compliance You get what you inspect not what you expect We need to do a better job of pushing pertinent theater information to Kos, especially as it changes Ideally we want a structure that would allow us to be able to synchronize and deconflict at the requirements stage - however the current decentralized nature of requirements processing, disconnected requirements and systems and disparate funding streams have forced us to look to contracting

    9. TBC/CAD OILs - Lessons Codify TBC terminology and importance in DFARS Provide/offer training when theater policies affect stateside Kos Push TBC information to Kos through a subscription or other kind of “push” service Simplify the process to the extent possible Automate TBC process, federating or consolidating with existing systems to improve efficiency and compliance Implement compliance measures and controls

    10. TBC/CAD Future (To Be) Authoritative guidance, including entry/exit criteria, in joint doctrine and policy Connect to Annex W planning process One system for worldwide use Specific theater considerations and requirements posted to GCC web pages Info push process to maintain awareness No TBC, No LOA Standardized alert process for JOA actions Value for compliance and consequences for noncompliance Joint Policy example - CJCSM 4300.2Joint Policy example - CJCSM 4300.2

    13. QUESTIONS??? Contact information: william.reich@osd.mil 703-699-3726 / DSN 499-3726

    14. BACKUP SLIDES

    15. Theater Business Clearance/Contract Administration Delegation (TBC/CAD) Background Description Process Changes/Updates Key Information Summary Future

    16. Summary TBC provides battlefield insight and control TBC is not “personal clearance” to enter theater TBC required prior to Solicitation and Award TBC is a phased approach TBC is not a one-and-done process – must be current

    17. Background/Authority Need - Establish visibility and meet Commander Intent Purpose - Provide contract insight/control Directives: USD AT&L Memo Oct 07 – JCC I/A Review All Contracts DPAPSS Clarification Theater Business Clearance Contract Administration Delegation DPAP Deadline for compliance with TBC Apr 08 USD ATL Memo Reiterates TBC/CAD 15 Sep 09 Joint Contracting Command Iraq Afghanistan Role Award and administer contingency contracts Overall DoD Contract Administration Responsibility Approve TBC

    18. Process/Description Theater Business Clearance versus Theater Clearance Theater Business Clearance Provides AOR/CJOA common operating picture of contracts Phase Process Verify: Contract Need / Battlefield Commander Orders (FRAGOs) Establish Optimal Contract Administration Update during performance Provide insight into the latest AOR/operation specific issues Share lessons learned Applies only to Iraq and Afghanistan for now

    19. Process Access CENTCOM Contracts TBC source information www2.centcom.mil/contracts Most current versions Verify currency with all new/updated requirements TBC Guide TBC spreadsheet/tracker Contract Administration Delegation Information Pre-solicitation and pre-award Approval with delegation or DCMA I/A delegation request Key administration requirements Commander Critical Information Reports Synchronized Personnel Operational Tracker (SPOT)

    20. Changes / Updates Joint Theater Support Contracting Command DEPSEC DEF Memo (draft) CENTCOM FRAGO Coordinate/collaborate on all contracting efforts TBC expands to other areas: Kuwait and Pakistan “No TBC no SPOT LOA - No SPOT LOA no Deployment”

    21. Key Information TBC web page: www2.centcom.mil/Contracts TBC submittals: jccia.tbc@conus.army.mil Questions: 210-808-0508 (DSN 420) 210-437-4487 (BB) E-mail: harvey.vonhollen@us.army.mil

    22. TBC AS IS – CENTCOM AOR

    23. TBC/CAD Future Short-term Compliance has been problematic Working with JCC-I/A, BTA and OSD Lean Six Sigma Program Office to streamline process and improve compliance Ramp up education and training Long term Intent to make this tool available to all GCCs Update PGI 225.7401 to introduce TBC Associated DPAP letter Add content to Defense Acquisition Guidebook on this and other contingency acquisition matters

    24. Theater Business Clearance/Contract Administration Delegation (TBC/CAD) Description: TBC/CAD is a set of policies and a process that allow CENTCOM/USF-I/USF-A to gain visibility and a level of control over all contracts executing or delivering in Iraq and Afghanistan Issue: Contracting Officers across DOD are not following TBC/CAD requirements Bottom Line: I need your help in ensuring that your contracting officers follow TBC/CAD requirements TBC is directed at ensuring external support and systems support contracts comply with Commanders intent, address theater requirements and incorporate appropriate clauses. Without TBC: Contracts may not be visible to Commanders We have no way of ensuring contracts comply with Commander’s intent (ie. Hiring of local nationals) We have contractors showing up in theater that no one knows are coming We have unplanned government furnished support requirements (ex. Berthing, messing, transportation, force protection etc) We cannot ensure proper contract administration oversight in theater -TBC/CAD was instituted through a series of DPAP policy memos , theater and JCC-I/A policies and procedures that started in late 2007, with the latest issued September 15, 2009. At that time, I asked all of you to have your contracting activities validate they were following TBC/CAD requirements. I got back responses from nearly all activities and all indicated they were complying. Bottom Line is contracting officers are not complying. We recently bounced the TBC database maintained by JCC-I/A against contracts in SPOT with active LOAs and discovered that only 10% of the contracts in SPOT were in compliance with TBC. This noncompliance cuts across a large swath of DOD and includes the Services and Defense agencies I am in processing of sending out non-compliance letters to all the associated DOD components and asking that you take action to correct this in 30 days. In addition I have directed my staff to work with JCC-I/A to institute a PODCAST and a series of webinars to address the training and education of our contracting officers on this issue. In the near future, I will be sending you an email to notify you of the webinar schedule and I ask you ensure that all of the non-compliant contracting offices participate in the scheduled webinars and that you ensure all your contracting offices comply with TBC requirements We will be regular reviewing TBC non-compliance by producing regular reports comparing various databases against TBC It is crucial we do a better job in supporting the BG Nichols on this and give the visibility Commander’s have come to expect that she has on all contracted support in Iraq and Afghanistan. TBC is directed at ensuring external support and systems support contracts comply with Commanders intent, address theater requirements and incorporate appropriate clauses. Without TBC: Contracts may not be visible to Commanders We have no way of ensuring contracts comply with Commander’s intent (ie. Hiring of local nationals) We have contractors showing up in theater that no one knows are coming We have unplanned government furnished support requirements (ex. Berthing, messing, transportation, force protection etc) We cannot ensure proper contract administration oversight in theater -TBC/CAD was instituted through a series of DPAP policy memos , theater and JCC-I/A policies and procedures that started in late 2007, with the latest issued September 15, 2009. At that time, I asked all of you to have your contracting activities validate they were following TBC/CAD requirements. I got back responses from nearly all activities and all indicated they were complying. Bottom Line is contracting officers are not complying. We recently bounced the TBC database maintained by JCC-I/A against contracts in SPOT with active LOAs and discovered that only 10% of the contracts in SPOT were in compliance with TBC. This noncompliance cuts across a large swath of DOD and includes the Services and Defense agencies I am in processing of sending out non-compliance letters to all the associated DOD components and asking that you take action to correct this in 30 days. In addition I have directed my staff to work with JCC-I/A to institute a PODCAST and a series of webinars to address the training and education of our contracting officers on this issue. In the near future, I will be sending you an email to notify you of the webinar schedule and I ask you ensure that all of the non-compliant contracting offices participate in the scheduled webinars and that you ensure all your contracting offices comply with TBC requirements We will be regular reviewing TBC non-compliance by producing regular reports comparing various databases against TBC It is crucial we do a better job in supporting the BG Nichols on this and give the visibility Commander’s have come to expect that she has on all contracted support in Iraq and Afghanistan.

    25. Theater Business Clearance/Contract Administration Delegation (TBC/CAD) Joint tool/process for giving the Joint Force Commander visibility and control of all contracted support executing or delivering to Iraq and Afghanistan Implemented through OSD and CENTCOM Contracting Command (formerly known as JCC-I/A) policies/procedures TBC/CAD ensures: Solicitations/contracts comply with the Joint Force Commander’s intent Support requirements for contractor personnel are pre-arranged Solicitations/contracts comply with commander’s requirements, including integrating specific required provisions Optimal contract administration/oversight of contract execution CENTCOM Contracting Command Role Award and administer theater support contracts Overall DoD Contract Administration Responsibility Administer TBC guidance and process TBC requests 25 TBC is directed at ensuring external support and systems support contracts comply with Commanders intent, address theater requirements and incorporate appropriate clauses. Without TBC: Contracts may not be visible to Commanders We have no way of ensuring contracts comply with Commander’s intent (ie. Hiring of local nationals) We have contractors showing up in theater that no one knows are coming We have unplanned government furnished support requirements (ex. Berthing, messing, transportation, force protection etc) We cannot ensure proper contract administration oversight in theater -TBC/CAD was instituted through a series of DPAP policy memos , theater and JCC-I/A policies and procedures that started in late 2007, with the latest issued September 15, 2009. It is crucial we do a good job in supporting the CCC CDR BG Nichols on this and give the visibility Commander’s have come to expect that she has on all contracted support in Iraq and Afghanistan. TBC is directed at ensuring external support and systems support contracts comply with Commanders intent, address theater requirements and incorporate appropriate clauses. Without TBC: Contracts may not be visible to Commanders We have no way of ensuring contracts comply with Commander’s intent (ie. Hiring of local nationals) We have contractors showing up in theater that no one knows are coming We have unplanned government furnished support requirements (ex. Berthing, messing, transportation, force protection etc) We cannot ensure proper contract administration oversight in theater -TBC/CAD was instituted through a series of DPAP policy memos , theater and JCC-I/A policies and procedures that started in late 2007, with the latest issued September 15, 2009. It is crucial we do a good job in supporting the CCC CDR BG Nichols on this and give the visibility Commander’s have come to expect that she has on all contracted support in Iraq and Afghanistan.

    26. Complying with TBC Go to the Webpage that holds TBC/CAD documents http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pacc/cc/areas_of_responsibility.html Click CENTCOM on map of world referenced in the link above. Latest TBC/CAD documents stored here (dated May 2010). Key documents: TBC Request and Tracker, TBC Guide, CO’s Guide for Special Requirements, FRAGO 1056, GO Approval Letter (for new work in Iraq) – latest documents dated May 2010 Complete TBC Request, update solicitation and contract documents with required clauses and submit with any other required paperwork to CCC for TBC/CAD clearance TBC submittals: jccia.tbc@conus.army.mil For assistance with TBC/CAD questions related to specific contract actions, please contact Mr. Harvey Vonhollen: Phone: 210-808-0570 (DSN 420) 210-437-4487 (BB) E-mail: harvey.vonhollen@us.army.mil 26 DPAP Contingency Contracting Policy http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pacc/cc/index.html PGI 225.74, Defense Contractors Outside the U.S.: http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/pgi/pgi_htm/PGI225_74.htm OSD TBC/CAD Policy Letters http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/pgi/pgi_htm/PGI225_74.htm# TBC/CAD requirements change frequently so CO should check CENTCOM page for every contract action and also ensure contract remains compliant over time. TBC clearance required pre-solicitation, pre-contract award and for changes that add people. All new work in Iraq requires TBC clearance. DPAP Contingency Contracting Policy http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pacc/cc/index.html PGI 225.74, Defense Contractors Outside the U.S.: http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/pgi/pgi_htm/PGI225_74.htm OSD TBC/CAD Policy Letters http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/pgi/pgi_htm/PGI225_74.htm# TBC/CAD requirements change frequently so CO should check CENTCOM page for every contract action and also ensure contract remains compliant over time. TBC clearance required pre-solicitation, pre-contract award and for changes that add people. All new work in Iraq requires TBC clearance.

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