Use the clause at 252.225-7039, Defense Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States, instead of FAR clause 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States, in solicitations and contracts, including solicitations and contracts using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services, when private security functions are to be performed outside the United States in—

1. (1) Contingency operations;
2. (2) Combat operations, as designated by the Secretary of Defense;
3. (3) Other significant military operations (as defined in 32 CFR part 159), designated by the Secretary of Defense, and only upon agreement of the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State;
4. (4) Peace operations, consistent with Joint Publication 3-07.3; or
5. (5) Other military operations or military exercises, when designated by the Combatant Commander.

[80 FR 4999, Jan. 29, 2015, as amended at 81 FR 42560, June 30, 2016; 88 FR 6583, Jan. 31, 2023]