[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 48, Volume 1] [Revised as of October 1, 2003] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 48CFR42.201] [Page 760] TITLE 48--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM CHAPTER 1--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION PART 42_CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND AUDIT SERVICES--Table of Contents Subpart 42.2_Contract Administration Services Sec. 42.201 Contract administration responsibilities. Source: 63 FR 9062, Feb. 23, 1998, unless otherwise noted. (a) For each contract assigned for administration, the contract administration office (CAO) (see 48 CFR 2.101) shall-- (1) Perform the functions listed in 42.302(a) to the extent that they apply to the contract, except for the functions specifically withheld; (2) Perform the functions listed in 42.302(b) only when and to the extent specifically authorized by the contracting officer; and (3) Request supporting contract administration under 42.202(e) and (f) when it is required. (b) The Defense Contract Management Agency and other agencies offer a wide variety of contract administration and support services. [63 FR 9062, Feb. 23, 1998, as amended at 66 FR 2141, Jan. 10, 2001]