[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: 48CFR42.503-1] [Page 791] 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. 42.503-1 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.