§ 3537.206-70 - Procedures.

(a) When a request has been approved pursuant to 3537.206(c), the initiating bureau director or head of independent unit shall—

(1) Forward all papers to the cognizant contracting officer for processing the contract action. If not already included in the request for approval, the forwarding official shall provide the contracting officer with a work statement that is specific and complete, including: a detailed description of services to be performed; the place where the services are to be performed; the period of performance; the names and addresses of potential contractors (if applicable); and any other information the contracting officer considers to be pertinent.

(2) Coordinate with the Director, Office of Executive Administration or the contracting officer, as applicable, to obtain certification as a Panama Canal Commission designated contractor, entry/exit permits, identification cards, and any other required legal documents.

(3) Prepare replies to all inquiries from the General Accounting Office, the Office of Management and Budget, and the Congress, in coordination with the Personnel Director, Chief Financial Officer, General Counsel and the contracting officer, as may be necessary.

(b) At the conclusion of the contract, the initiating bureau director or head of independent unit shall furnish to the contracting officer the written evaluation required at FAR 37.205.