48 CFR § 42.503-1 - 42.503-1 Postaward conference arrangements.

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title: "48 CFR § 42.503-1 - 42.503-1   Postaward conference arrangements."
title_number: 48
title_name: "Federal Acquisition Regulations System"
section_number: "42.503-1"
section_name: "42.503-1   Postaward conference arrangements."
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chapter_name: "FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION"
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# 42.503-1 42.503-1   Postaward conference arrangements.

(a) The contracting officer who decides that a conference is needed is responsible for—

(1) Establishing the time and place of the conference;

(2) Preparing the agenda, when necessary;

(3) Notifying appropriate Government representatives (e.g., contracting/contract administration office) and the contractor;

(4) Designating or acting as the chairperson;

(5) Conducting a preliminary meeting of Government personnel; and

(6) Preparing a summary report of the conference.

(b) When the contracting office initiates a conference, the arrangements may be made by that office or, at its request, by the contract administration office.