Mandatory Procedure |
MP5346.103
Contracting Office Responsibilities
[Revised November 7, 2012]
MP5346.103 Contracting Office Responsibilities
The following mandatory procedures will be used when awarding services acquisitions exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. While 10 U.S.C. 2330 exempts services relating to research and development and military construction from the term “contract services,” the Contracting Officer (CO) may still elect to use the procedures in this MP for these services.
1. Roles and Responsibilities
a. Contracting Squadron Commanders/Chiefs of the Contracting Offices/AFMC/AFSPC Center-level PKs/Chiefs of Performance Management Offices must:
(1) Ensure a Quality Assurance Program Coordinator (QAPC) is appointed and properly trained to integrate the quality contract requirements into the quality assurance program, act as the liaison between the contracting and functional organizations, and provide training and record keeping in accordance with MP5301.602-2(d).
b. Contracting Officer (CO)must:
(1) Advise the acquisition team on Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan development.
(2) Designate Contracting Officer’s Representatives (COR) in accordance with MP5301.602-2(d).
c. Quality Assurance Program Coordinator (QAPC) must:
(1) Successfully complete the QAPC course conducted by AETC prior to conducting any training. Course info at: https://www.afcontracting.hq.af.mil/QAPC-Course.
(2) Support the acquisition team in the development of contract quality assurance requirements specifically ensuring that requirements are clearly stated and enforceable.
(3) Assist the acquisition team during market research efforts in determining commercial quality assurance practices.
(4) Assist, as required, with the evaluation of contractor Quality Control Plans.