48 CFR § 37.402 - 37.402 Contracting officer responsibilities.

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title: "48 CFR § 37.402 - 37.402   Contracting officer responsibilities."
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section_name: "37.402   Contracting officer responsibilities."
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# 37.402 37.402   Contracting officer responsibilities.

Contracting officers shall obtain evidence of insurability concerning medical liability insurance from the apparent successful offeror prior to contract award and shall obtain evidence of insurance demonstrating the required coverage prior to commencement of performance.

[62 FR 237, Jan. 2, 1997]