Contract Administration and Change Issues
Government Contract Law/LEG 505 [ June 3, 2011 ]

Abstract

Contract administration varies from contract to contract and contractor to contractor. There are many factors that come into play when dealing with contractors, government personnel and the demands that each party may bring to the table. The Contracting Officer must be able to handle the administration of the contract, communicate effectively with all stakeholders involved with the contract and ensure that any contractual issues are handled within the legal and federal guidelines for a timely resolution that does not affect the budget or scope of the contracts original intent. However, in the event the contract may need to be modified, the Contracting Officer needs to be fully aware of the appropriate steps to do so.

Contract Administration and Change Issues
The administration of a contract does not end once the contract is awarded. In all reality, the true administration happens after award and during the life of the contract. It is up to the Contracting Officer to balance the requirements of the Government and the needs of the contractor. It is their responsibility to ensure prompt payment for services rendered or products delivered and that the customer’s needs are being met as detailed in the terms and conditions of the contract. It is also the Contracting Officers role to balance the Government and customer and to ensure that all parties are being treated fairly and that the Federal Acquisition Regulation is being followed when dealing with any related contract issues that may arise. In essence the Contracting Officer has to play middle man between both parties.

What’s in a Name Change
How would you go about making this change? What type of modification would this be and where would you find this authority in the FAR?
In order for the