FAR 37.402 Contracting officer responsibilities.

In plain English

This section tells contracting officers to collect proof of medical liability insurance from the apparent successful offeror before awarding the contract, and to collect proof of the required insurance coverage before work begins. For contractors, it means you may need to provide insurance documentation at two points: before award and before starting performance.

Applies to: Contracting officers handling contracts that require medical liability insurance

What it requires

• Obtain evidence of insurability concerning medical liability insurance from the apparent successful offeror prior to contract award
• Obtain evidence of insurance demonstrating the required coverage prior to commencement of performance

Key terms: contracting officer · evidence of insurability · medical liability insurance · apparent successful offeror · evidence of insurance

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