(a) Contractors providing services designated as essential contractor services by a
requiring activity shall be prepared to continue providing such services, in
accordance with the terms and conditions of their contracts, during periods of crisis.
As a general rule, the designation of services as essential contractor services will
not apply to an entire contract but will apply only to those service functions that
have been specifically identified as essential contractor services by the functional
commander or equivalent.
(b) Contractors who provide Government-determined essential contractor services shall have a written plan to ensure the continuation of these services in crisis situations. Contracting officers shall consult with a functional manager
to assess the sufficiency of the contractor-provided written plan. Contractors will activate such plans only during periods of crisis, as directed by the appropriate functional commander or equivalent.
