Name:   MrHodja - Subject:   MM Date:   7/24/2020 10:16:53 PM

COVID 19 has actually had a positive impact in some ways. The DoD activity I support has had work continue ALMOST to the level it was before mandatory telework ensued due to the virus. There are obviously things that are better done face to face but the work is getting done. The contracting officer mandate of no telework before COVID 19, probably based on a fear that employees would "screw off" and not work, has been laid to rest.

I agree with Hound that those who can and do perform their jobs without physically being in some office should be paid. Unlike in manufacturing, in our business one doesn't need to be sitting at a desk in an office to provide a positive contribution to the mission.