Notice of Unenforceability of FAR 52.223-99 DEV for All USMS Contract Instruments/Awards
ID: USMS-Notice-of-Unenforceability-52-223-99-DEVType: Special Notice
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JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFUS MARSHALS SERVICE MARSHALS SERVICE

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    Notice of Unenforceability of FAR 52.223-99 DEV for All USMS Contract Instruments/Awards

    The US Marshals Service (USMS) under the Department of Justice has issued a Special Notice to communicate the unenforceability of FAR 52.223-99 DEV - FAR Deviation Clause Executive Order 14042. This notice is in compliance with Executive Order 14099, which focuses on moving beyond COVID-19 vaccination requirements for federal workers.

    Under this order, the USMS will not require covered contractors and subcontractors to comply with any requirements implementing Executive Order 14042, including the previously issued Safer Federal Workforce Task Force Guidance.

    For any questions related to this notice, please contact Samantha Davis at samantha.davis@usdoj.gov.

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    samantha.davis@usdoj.gov
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