Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: April 5, 2024) |
Title 48 - Federal Acquisition Regulations System |
Chapter 7 - Agency for International Development |
SubChapter A - General |
Part 701 - Federal Acquisition Regulation System |
Subpart 701.6 - Career Development, Contracting Authority, and Responsibilities |
§ 701.603-70 - Designation of contracting officers.
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701.603-70 Designation of contracting officers.
A contracting officer represents the U.S. Government through the exercise of his/her delegated authority to negotiate, sign, and administer contracts on behalf of the U.S. Government. The contracting officer's duties are sensitive, specialized, and responsible. In order to To ensure proper accountability, and to preclude possible security, conflict of interest, or jurisdiction problems, USAID contracting officers must be U.S. citizen direct-hire employees of the U.S. Government.
[49 FR 13236, Apr. 3, 1984, as amended at 61 FR 39091, July 26, 1996; 79 FR 74990, Dec. 16, 2014However, Director, Bureau for Management, Office of Acquisition and Assistance (M/OAA Director) may also designate a U.S. Personal Services Contractor (USPSC) or a Cooperating Country National Personal Services Contractor (CCNPSC) as a contracting officer with a specific level of warrant authority. To qualify for a designation as a contracting officer, an individual must meet the requirements in FAR subpart 1.6 and the Agency's applicable warrant program.
[85 FR 11861, Feb. 28, 2020]