[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 48, Volume 4]

[Revised as of October 1, 2006]

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

[CITE: 48CFR342.7001]



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            TITLE 48--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM

 

                  CHAPTER 3--HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

 

PART 342_CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION--Table of Contents

 

                   Subpart 342.70_Contract Monitoring

 

Sec. 342.7001  Purpose.





    Contract monitoring is an essential element of contract 

administration and the acquisition process. This subpart describes the 

Department's operating concepts regarding contract monitoring, performed 

jointly by the project officer and the contracting officer, to ensure 

that the required monitoring is performed, timely remedial action is 

taken when necessary, and a determination is made that contract 

objectives have been met.