Overview
This section mandates the inclusion of FAR clause 52.236-19 in solicitations and contracts to ensure that contractors maintain proper management and supervisory control over construction projects.
Key Rules
- Prescriptive Requirement: The Contracting Officer (CO) is required to insert clause 52.236-19, "Organization and Direction of the Work."
- Contract Type Applicability: This rule applies specifically to cost-reimbursement construction contracts.
- Supervisory Mandate: The referenced clause requires the contractor to provide a competent superintendent and an adequate organization to ensure the work is performed efficiently and effectively.
Practical Implications
- Because the government bears the financial risk in cost-reimbursement contracts, this section ensures there is a contractual mechanism to hold the contractor accountable for efficient labor management and project oversight.
- Contractors must be prepared to demonstrate their organizational structure and the qualifications of their supervisory staff as part of their performance obligations.