PSC Comments on DoD Draft Guidance on Reimbursement Under CARES Act Section 3610

Arlington, Va. (May 29, 2020) The Professional Services Council (PSC) submitted comments on May 22, 2020, in response to the Department of Defense (DoD) draft guidance on requests for reimbursement under Section 3610 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The draft implementation guidance on requests for reimbursements is intended to ensure the continued availability of a ready workforce throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We view the totality of the information requested as too long, too complicated, too intrusive, and too inflexible for all contractors, whether a prime or a sub, and particularly for our small business members. Much of the data already lives in government databases and previously submitted documentation,” said Alan Chvotkin, PSC Executive Vice President and Counsel. “PSC recommends streamlining and standardizing approaches across the department wherever possible to reduce the time and resources both contractors and contracting officers would need to devote to validate information. There is a critical need for a final integrated document that consolidates other DoD guidance as well. We will continue to work with the government on implementation of the CARES Act,” he said. 

The PSC comments address concerns, questions and recommendations regarding the draft implementation guidance, the accompanying checklist, and the related instructions for the checklist. In addition, PSC urges DoD to make the determination of the availability of funds as part of an initial review of eligibility.


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