[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: 48CFR42.501]

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            TITLE 48--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM
 
                CHAPTER 1--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION
 
PART 42_CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND AUDIT SERVICES--Table of Contents
 
                   Subpart 42.5_Postaward Orientation
 
Sec.  42.501  General.

    (a) A postaward orientation aids both Government and contractor 
personnel

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to (l) achieve a clear and mutual understanding of all contract 
requirements and (2) identify and resolve potential problems. However, 
it is not a substitute for the contractor's fully understanding the work 
requirements at the time offers are submitted, nor is it to be used to 
alter the final agreement arrived at in any negotiations leading to 
contract award.
    (b) Postaward orientation is encouraged to assist small business, 
small disadvantaged and women-owned small business concerns (see part 
19).
    (c) While cognizant Government or contractor personnel may request 
the contracting officer to arrange for orientation, it is up to the 
contracting officer to decide whether a postaward orientation in any 
form is necessary.
    (d) Maximum benefits will be realized when orientation is conducted 
promptly after award.

[48 FR 42370, Sept. 19, 1983, as amended at 60 FR 48264, Sept. 18, 1995]