J 7 Contract Administration Plan

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION PLAN (CAP)

FOR FIXED PRICE CONTRACTS

In order to expedite the administration of this contract, the following delineation of duties is provided. The names, addresses and phone numbers for these offices or individuals are included elsewhere in the contract award document. The office or individual designated as having responsibility should be contacted for any questions, clarifications, or information regarding the administration function assigned. 1. The Procuring Contract Office (PCO) is responsible for: a. All pre-award duties such as solicitation, negotiation and award of contracts. b. Any information or questions during the pre-award stage of the procurement. c. Freedom of Information inquiries.
d. Changes in contract terms and/or conditions.
e. Post award conference.
2. The Contract Administration Office (CAO) is responsible for matters specified in the RFO 42.302 and RFO DFARS 242.302-70 except those areas otherwise designated as the responsibility of the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or someone else herein.
3. The paying office is responsible for making payment of proper invoices after acceptance is documented. 4. The Principle Port Engineer (PPE) or Port Engineer (PE) is responsible for interface with the contractor and performance of duties such as those set forth below. It is emphasized that only the PCO/CAO has the authority to modify the terms of the contract. In no event will any understanding, agreement, modification, change order, or other matter deviating from the terms of the basic contract between the contractor and any other person be effective or binding on the Government. If in the opinion of the contractor an effort outside the scope of the contract is requested, the contractor shall promptly notify the PCO in writing. No action may be taken by the contractor unless the PCO or CAO has issued a contractual change. The PPE/PE duties are as follows: a. Technical Interface
(1) The PPE/PE is responsible for all Government technical interface concerning the contractor and furnishing technical instructions to the contractor. These instructions may include: technical advice/recommendations/clarifications of specific details relating to technical aspects of contract requirements; milestones to be met within the general terms of the contract or specific subtasks of the contract; or, any other interface of a technical nature necessary for the contractor to perform the work specified in the contract. The