The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council (CAAC) issued Civilian Agency Acquisition Letter 2013-01 to encourage agencies to extend the reporting deadline contained in paragraph (c)(2) of the clause at FAR 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts, from October 31, 2012 to December 31, 2012. This Policy Flash forwards the approved DOE class deviation and the Civilian Agency Acquisition Letter 2013-01.