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Who has responsibility for quality while the contract is being performed
during the postaward phase?
The Contractor (seller)
Acquisition Definition (FAR 2.101)
Acquiring by contract with appropriated funds of supplies or services
(including construction) by and for the use of the federal government
through purchase or lease, whether the supplies or services are already
in existence or must be created, developed, demonstrated, and
evaluated.
When does acquisition begin?
Acquisition begins at the point when agency needs are established and
includes the description of requirements to satisfy agency needs,
solicitation and selection of sources, award of contracts, contract
financing, contract performance, contract administration, and those
technical and management functions directly related to the process of
fulfilling agency needs by contract.
,Acquisition Team Members (FAR 1.102-4)
The acquisition team consists of all participants in government
acquisition--including technical, supply, and procurement
representatives, the customers they serve, and the contractors who
provide the products and services.
Role of the Acquisition Team (FAR 1.102-5(a))
Government members of the acquisition team must be empowered to
make acquisition decisions within their areas of responsibility, including
selection, negotiation, and administration of contracts . . . In particular,
the contracting officer must have the authority to the maximum extent
practicable and consistent with law, to determine the application of
rules, regulations, and policies on a specific contract.
Contracting Officer Appointments (Selection FAR 1.603-2)
In selecting contracting officers, the appointing official shall consider
the complexity and dollar value of the acquisitions to be assigned and
the candidate's experience, training, education, business acumen,
judgment, character, and reputation.
Examples of selection criteria (Contracting Officer Appointments)
Experience in government contracting and administration, commercial
purchasing, or related fields; education or special training in business
administration, law, accounting, engineering, or related fields;
knowledge of acquisition policies and procedures; specialized
knowledge in the particular assigned field of contracting; and
satisfactory completion of acquisition training courses.
,DOD Contracting Officer Requirements
Must have completed all required contracting courses; have at least 2
years' experience in a contracting position; received a baccalaureate
degree from an accredited educational institution; meet such additional
requirements, based on the dollar value and complexity of the contracts
awarded or administered in the position.
Contracting Officer Responsibilities (FAR 1.602-2)
Contracting officers are responsible for 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 relationships. In order to perform these responsibilities,
contracting officers should be allowed wide latitude to exercise
business judgment.
CO responsibilities include:
Ensuring sufficient funds are available for obligation for each contract
action; ensuring contractors receive fair, impartial, and equitable
treatment; requesting and considering the advice of specialists in audit,
law, engineering, information security, transportation, and other fields;
and designating CORs in writing and furnishing copies to the contractor
and the contract administration office.
Who is responsible for identifying the requirement?
The buying activity
A seller's response to a solicitation requires:
The seller's offer to align with their sales plan and risk strategy
, The structured process for preaward buyer and seller disagreement is
called a:
Protest
Who is responsible for administering the contract?
The buyer and the seller
What do most sellers have to support their contract performance?
Supply Chain
Who is responsible for ensuring that sufficient funds are available for a
contract action?
CO
FAR Guiding Principles (FAR 1.102):
Satisfy the customer in terms of cost, quality, and timeliness of the
delivered product or service; minimize administrative operating costs;
conduct business with integrity, fairness, and openness; fulfill public
policy objectives.
Contractor Personal Conflict of Interest (FAR Subpart 3.11)
A personal conflict of interest is where a contractor employee has some
interest that could impair their ability to act impartially and in the best
interest of the government when performing under a contract.