[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 48, Volume 1]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 48CFR1.602-1]



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            TITLE 48--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM

 

                CHAPTER 1--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION

 

PART 1_FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM--Table of Contents

 

       Subpart 1.6_Career Development, Contracting Authority, and 

                            Responsibilities

 

Sec. 1.602-1  Authority.



    (a) Contracting officers have authority to enter into, administer, 

or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings. 

Contracting officers may bind the Government only to the extent of the 

authority delegated to them. Contracting officers shall receive from the 

appointing authority (see 1.603-1) clear instructions in writing 

regarding the limits of their authority. Information on the limits of 

the contracting officers' authority shall be readily available to the 

public and agency personnel.

    (b) No contract shall be entered into unless the contracting officer 

ensures that all requirements of law, executive orders, regulations, and 

all other applicable procedures, including clearances and approvals, 

have been met.