What is the Federal Acquisition Regulation?

The Federal Acquisition Regulation System establishes the policies and procedures for acquisition by all executive agencies. It consists of Federal Acquisition Regulation, The DOD FAR Supplement; and
Agency supplements and acquisition regulations.

What is does LOGCAP stand for?

Logistics Civil Augmentation Program

What is the purpose of LOGCAP?

LOGCAP is a contract-based program designed to provide preplanned sustainment support during peacetime and execution of that support, through task orders, for deployed operational forces performing combatant command-directed missions. Leverages commercial capabilities, reduces the need for the requiring activity, and supports contracting activities to develop individual contract solutions.

LOGCAP utilizes civilian contractors as a force multiplier to augment the operational strength of global U.S. Army forces.

A program administered by the US Army to provide contingency support to augment the Army force structure.

What is Operational Contract Support (OCS)?

Operational contract support (OCS) is the process of planning for and obtaining supplies, services, and construction from commercial sources in support of military operations.

OCS doctrine describes three types of contracted support: theater support contracts; systems support contracts; and external support contracts. What type of contract is LOGCAP best know for?

LOGCAP is the best known and most capable external support contract within the Department of Defense

LOGCAP is executed via task orders under the authority of an appropriate performance contractor umbrella contract. In LOGCAP, the primary emphasis is on providing effective and responsive large-scale support while managing cost, schedule, performance, and supportability.

What doctrine governs LOGCAP?

ATP 4-10.1
Logistics Civil Augmentation Program Support to Unified Land Operations

FAR 2.0 Define an Contract Officer and ACO

A Contracting officer" means a person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.

The Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO)" refers to a contracting officer who is administering contracts

FAR 1.602-1 Describe the Contracting Officers authority?

Contracting officers may bind the Government only to the extent of the authority delegated to them ( ACO = Warrant + Delegation + Contract). A KO that receives a contract administration assignment and/or written contract administration delegation.

FAR 1.602-2 What is the Contracting Officer (KO) responsible for?

Contracting officers are responsible for ensuring the performance of all necessary actions for effective contracting. Ensuring compliance with the terms of the contract and safeguards the interests of the United States in its contractual relationships.

FAR 1.6. Define a COR?

(FAR 2.101) A COR is an individual designated and authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions. The COR must be a federal government employee, the
"Eyes and Ears" of the KO, a technical monitoring subject matter expert, nominated by the commander and appointed by contracting officer.

FAR 1.6 When Is a COR Needed?

All cost contracts (above the SAT). DFARS 201.602-2 requires a COR be appointed for all service contracts unless using Simplified Acquisition Procedures or the requirement is not complex.

FAR 1.6 Limitations of COR Authority?

CORs do not have the authority to make any agreement with the contractor that obligates funds, make changes that affect the price, delivery, or any other term or condition of the contract. Encourage the contractor to perform any work beyond the scope of the contract
Interfere with contractor's management of their employees or subcontractors.

FAR 16 What are 2 major types of contracts?

Fixed Price and Cost Reimbursable

Why is a fixed price contract most preferred for the US Government?

Low performance and cost risk. Contractor is highly motivated with little administration tasking to the US government.

Why Type of contact is LOGCAP?

Cost Plus Fixed Fee.

Who is DCMA?

Defense Contract Management Agency

The Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) is a component of the United States Department of Defense (DoD) that works with defense contractors to ensure government services and supplies are delivered on time, come at the expected cost and satisfy all performance requirements.

Define Quality Assurance (QA) (46)

Government contract quality assurance means the various functions, including inspection, performed by the Government to determine whether a contractor has fulfilled the contract obligations pertaining to quality and quantity.

What are the 3 QA non conformance levels? (46)

Minor nonconformance means a nonconformance that is not likely to materially reduce the usability of the supplies or services for their intended purpose, or is a departure from established standards having little bearing on the effective use or operation of the supplies or services.

Major nonconformance means a nonconformance, other than critical, that is likely to result in failure of the supplies or services, or to materially reduce the usability of the supplies or services for their intended purpose.

Critical nonconformance means a nonconformance that is likely to result in hazardous or unsafe conditions for individuals using, maintaining, or depending upon the supplies or services; or is likely to prevent performance of a vital agency mission.

What is a CAP and when is one required? (46)

Corrective action plan. After NCR is issued, USG requests the KTR compete a root cause analysis and submit a CAP within 10 days.

USG has 5 days for a Level 2 and 10 days for Level 3

What are FAR parts 42,43,44,45, and 46?

42 = Contract Administration
43 = Contract Modifications
44 = SUB Contact
45 = Property
46 = Quality Assurance

What is the significance of FAR 52.243-7 and FAR 52.232-18

Notification of Changes.

The primary purpose of this clause is to obtain prompt reporting of Government conduct that the Contractor considers to constitute a change to this contract.