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53 sections with “contract administration functions”: the first 40

  • FAR 42.302 Contract administration functions.
    (a) The contracting officer normally delegates the following contract administration functions to a CAO. The contracting officer may retain any of these functions, except those in paragraphs (a)(5), (a)(9), (a)(11), and (a)(12) of this sect…
  • DFARS 242.302 Contract administration functions.
    …unting system or related internal control weaknesses or deficiencies. (9) For additional contract administration functions related to IR&D projects and B&P projects performed by major contractors, see 242.771-3(a). (12) Also perform all p…
  • FAR 19.812 Contract administration.
    (a) The contracting officer shall assign contract administration functions, as required, based on the location of the 8(a) contractor (see Federal Directory of Contract Administration Services Components (available via the Internet athttps:…
  • FAR 42.202 Assignment of contract administration.
    (a) Delegating functions. As provided in agency procedures, contracting officers may delegate contract administration or specialized support services, either through interagency agreements or by direct request to the cognizant CAO listed in…
  • DFARS 225.872-5 Contract administration.
    (a) Arrangements exist with some qualifying countries to provide reciprocal contract administration services. Some arrangements are at no cost to either government. To determine whether such an arrangement has been negotiated and what contr…
  • DFARS 242.202 Assignment of contract administration.
    (a)(i) DoD activities shall not retain any contract for administration that requires performance of any contract administration function at or near contractor facilities, except contracts for— (A) The National Security Agency; (B) Researc…
  • FAR 22.101-2 Contract pricing and administration.
    (a) Contractor labor policies and compensation practices, whether or not included in labor-management agreements, are not acceptable bases for allowing costs in cost-reimbursement contracts or for recognition of costs in pricing fixed-price…
  • FAR 42.201 Contract administration responsibilities.
    (a) For each contract assigned for administration, the contract administration office (CAO) (see 48 CFR 2.101) shall— (1) Perform the functions listed in 42.302(a) to the extent that they apply to the contract, except for the functions spe…
  • FAR 1.604 Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
    A contracting officer's representative (COR) assists in the technical monitoring or administration of a contract (see 1.602-2(d)). The COR shall maintain a file for each assigned contract. The file must include, at a minimum— (a) A copy of…
  • FAR 4.803 Contents of contract files.
    The following are examples of the records normally contained, if applicable, in contract files: (a) Contracting office contract file. (1) Purchase request, acquisition planning information, and other presolicitation documents. (2) Justifi…
  • FAR 42.401 Contract correspondence.
    (a) The contracting officer (or other contracting agency personnel) normally shall (1) forward correspondence relating to assigned contract administration functions through the cognizant contract administration office (CAO) to the contracto…
  • FAR 42.402 Visits to contractors' facilities.
    (a) Government personnel planning to visit a contractor's facility in connection with one or more Government contracts shall provide prior notification to the cognizant CAO, with the following information, sufficiently in advance to permit …
  • FAR 52.232-26 Prompt Payment for Fixed-Price Architect-Engineer Contracts.
    …2.908(a), insert the following clause: Prompt Payment for Fixed-Price Architect-Engineer Contracts (JAN 2017) Notwithstanding any other payment terms in this contract, the Government will make invoice payments under the terms and conditio…
  • FAR 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts.
    As prescribed in 32.908(b), insert the following clause: Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (JAN 2017) Notwithstanding any other payment terms in this contract, the Government will make invoice payments under the terms and conditio…
  • FAR 4.802 Contract files.
    (a) A contract file should generally consist of— (1) The contracting office contract file, that documents the basis for the acquisition and the award, the assignment of contract administration (including payment responsibilities), and any …
  • FAR 15.408 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.
    (a) Changes or Additions to Make-or-Buy Program. The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.215-9, Changes or Additions to Make-or-Buy Program, in solicitations and contracts when it is contemplated that a make-or- buy program wi…
  • FAR 46.405 Subcontracts.
    (a) Government contract quality assurance on subcontracted supplies or services shall be performed only when required in the Government's interest. The primary purpose is to assist the contract administration office cognizant of the prime c…
  • FAR 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan.
    As prescribed in 19.708(b), insert the following clause: Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JAN 2025) (a) This clause does not apply to small business concerns. (b) Definitions. As used in this clause— Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) m…
  • FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting.
    As prescribed in 19.507(e), insert the following clause: Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) (a) This clause does not apply to the unrestricted portion of a partial set-aside. (b) Definition. Similarly situated entity, as used in th…
  • FAR 52.227-11 Patent Rights—Ownership by the Contractor.
    … prescribed in 27.303(b)(1), insert the following clause: Patent Rights—Ownership by the Contractor (MAY 2014) (a) As used in this clause— Invention means any invention or discovery that is or may be patentable or otherwise protectable u…
  • FAR 32.904 Determining payment due dates.
    (a) General. Agency procedures must ensure that, when specifying due dates, contracting officers give full consideration to the time reasonably required by Government officials to fulfill their administrative responsibilities under the cont…
  • FAR 42.403 Evaluation of contract administration offices.
    Onsite inspections or evaluations of the performance of the assigned functions of a contract administration office shall be accomplished only by or under the direction of the agency of which that office is a part.
  • FAR 42.601 General.
    Contractors with more than one operational location (e.g., division, plant, or subsidiary) often have corporate-wide policies, procedures, and activities requiring Government review and approval and affecting the work of more than one admin…
  • FAR 52.232-25 Prompt payment.
    …wing clause: Prompt Payment (JAN 2017) Notwithstanding any other payment clause in this contract, the Government will make invoice payments under the terms and conditions specified in this clause. The Government considers payment as being…
  • DFARS 242.771-3 Responsibilities.
    (a) The cognizant administrative contracting officer (ACO) or corporate ACO shall determine cost allowability of IR&D costs and bid and proposal (B&P) costs as set forth in 231.205-18 and FAR 31.205-18. (b) The Defense Contract Audit Agenc…
  • DFARS 252.219-7009 Section 8(a) direct award.
    …n 219.811-3(1), use the following clause: Section 8(a) Direct Award (OCT 2018) (a) This contract is issued as a direct award between the contracting office and the 8(a) Contractor pursuant to the Partnership Agreement between the Small Bu…
  • FAR 42.301 General.
    When a contract is assigned for administration under Subpart 42.2, the contract administration office (CAO) shall perform contract administration functions in accordance with 48 CFR Chapter I, the contract terms, and, unless otherwise agree…
  • FAR 1.102-5 Role of the acquisition team.
    …in their areas of responsibility, including selection, negotiation, and administration of contracts consistent with the Guiding Principles. In particular, the contracting officer must have the authority to the maximum extent practicable and…
  • FAR 1.602-2 Responsibilities.
    Contracting officers are responsible for ensuring performance of all necessary actions for effective contracting, ensuring compliance with the terms of the contract, and safeguarding the interests of the United States in its contractual rel…
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    … or term when used in that part, subpart, or section. Acquisition means the acquiring by contract with appropriated funds of supplies or services (including construction) by and for the use of the Federal Government through purchase or lea…
  • FAR 4.201 Procedures.
    Contracting officers shall distribute copies of contracts or modifications within 10 working days after execution by all parties. As a minimum, the contracting officer shall— (a) Distribute simultaneously one signed copy or reproduction of…
  • FAR 4.801 General.
    (a) The head of each office performing contracting, contract administration, or paying functions shall establish files containing the records of all contractual actions. (b) The documentation in the files (see 4.803) shall be sufficient to…
  • FAR 7.105 Contents of written acquisition plans.
    …ection, together with the agency's implementing procedures. Acquisition plans for service contracts or orders must describe the strategies for implementing performance-based acquisition methods or must provide rationale for not using those …
  • FAR 7.503 Policy.
    (a) Contracts shall not be used for the performance of inherently governmental functions. (b) Agency decisions which determine whether a function is or is not an inherently governmental function may be reviewed and modified by appropriate …
  • FAR 19.201 General policy.
    …ns. Such concerns must also have the maximum practicable opportunity to participate as subcontractors in the contracts awarded by any executive agency, consistent with efficient contract performance. The Small Business Administration (SBA) …
  • FAR 30.601 Responsibility.
    (a) The CFAO shall perform CAS administration for all contracts and subcontracts in a business unit, even when the contracting officer retains other administration functions. The CFAO shall make all CAS-related required determinations and f…
  • FAR 31.001 Definitions.
    … form and whether paid immediately or deferred, for services rendered by employees to the contractor. Cost input means the cost, except general and administrative (G&A) expenses, which for contract costing purposes is allocable to the prod…
  • FAR 41.103 Statutory and delegated authority.
    …eedings before Federal and state regulatory bodies. GSA is authorized by 40 U.S.C. 501 to contract for utility services for periods not exceeding ten years. (2) The Department of Defense (DOD) is authorized by 10 U.S.C. 3201(a) , and 40 U.…
  • FAR 42.602 Assignment and location.
    (a) A CACO may be assigned only when (1) the contractor has at least two locations with resident ACO's or (2) the need for a CACO is approved by the agency head or designee (for this purpose, a nonresident ACO will be considered as resident…
  • FAR 42.603 Responsibilities.
    (a) The CACO shall perform, on a corporate-wide basis, the contract administration functions as designated by the responsible agency. Typical CACO functions include (1) the determination of final indirect cost rates for cost-reimbursement c…

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Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Rule changes in progress: FAR, DFARS. Terms: glossary.