[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: 48CFR42.505]



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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. 42.505  Postaward subcontractor conferences.



    (a) The prime contractor is generally responsible for conducting 

postaward conferences with subcontractors. However, the prime contractor 

may invite Government representatives to a conference with 

subcontractors, or the Government may request that the prime contractor 

initiate a conference with subcontractors. The prime contractor should 

ensure that representatives from involved contract administration 

offices are invited.

    (b) Government representatives (1) must recognize the lack of 

privity of contract between the Government and subcontractors, (2) shall 

not take action that is inconsistent with or alters subcontracts, and 

(3) shall ensure that any changes in direction or commitment affecting 

the prime contract or contractor resulting from a subcontractor 

conference are made by written direction of the contracting officer to 

the prime contractor in the same manner as described in 42.503-2.