Federal Acquisition Regulation
Contract administration responsibilities
FAR 42.201
(a) For each contract assigned for administration, the contract administration office (CAO) (see Definitions (FAR 2.101) ) shall- (1) Perform the functions listed in Contract administration functions (FAR 42.302) (a) to the extent that they apply to the contract, except for the functions specifically withheld; (2) Perform the functions listed in Contract administration functions (FAR 42.302) (b) only when and to the extent specifically authorized by the contracting officer; and (3) Request supporting contract administration under Assignment of contract administration (FAR 42.202) (e) and (f) when it is required. (b) The Defense Contract Management Agency and other agencies offer a wide variety of contract administration and support services.
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