(a) Contracting officers shall ensure contract actions for cloud-related requirements reflect the Technology Business Management taxonomy at AFARS Appendix HH – Cloud Computing and follow the guidance provided at AFARS 5111.106 unless the requiring activity provides a waiver approved by ECMA ( armycloud@army.mil). The waiver must be filed in the official contract file.

(b) Contracting officers should review cloud computing requirement packages to ensure they are compliant with the Army Chief Information Officer memorandum: Army Information Technology Solutions and Services Mandatory Performance Work Statement Language, dated 6 February 2025. The referenced PWS language is available at HQDA, Office of the Chief Information Officer - Army Technology Solutions PWS Language - 20250122.pdf - All Documents.