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FAR 42.503-1 Postaward conference arrangements.

The codified text (eCFR, as of 2026-10-02). Under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul ↗, agencies follow class deviations with new text for many parts while the formal rules go through the Federal Register: check the solicitation and your contract's clauses, which rule.

In plain English

This section explains who is responsible for arranging a postaward conference when the contracting officer decides one is needed. It lists the specific tasks the responsible contracting officer must handle, such as setting the time and place, notifying the contractor and Government representatives, and preparing a summary report. It also allows the contract administration office to make the arrangements if the contracting office requests it.

Applies to: The contracting officer who decides a postaward conference is needed, and the contract administration office if asked to help.

What it requires

  • Establish the time and place of the conference
  • Prepare the agenda, when necessary
  • Notify appropriate Government representatives and the contractor
  • Designate or act as the chairperson

Key terms: postaward conference · contracting officer · contract administration office · chairperson · summary report

Written by AI from this section's text. A guide, not legal advice: the text below rules.

The text

(a) The contracting officer who decides that a conference is needed is responsible for—

(1) Establishing the time and place of the conference;

(2) Preparing the agenda, when necessary;

(3) Notifying appropriate Government representatives (e.g., contracting/contract administration office) and the contractor;

(4) Designating or acting as the chairperson;

(5) Conducting a preliminary meeting of Government personnel; and

(6) Preparing a summary report of the conference.

(b) When the contracting office initiates a conference, the arrangements may be made by that office or, at its request, by the contract administration office.

← 42.503 Postaward conferences. · 42.503-2 Postaward conference procedure. →

Rule changes for FAR Part 42

Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Plain words for the terms: glossary.

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