Overview
This section outlines the parameters for requiring contractor production progress reports and defines the responsibilities of the contract administration office in verifying report accuracy and reporting performance delays.
Key Rules
- Minimal Burden: Reporting requirements must be limited to information essential to the government and should utilize data already generated by the contractor’s internal management systems.
- Verification: Contract administration offices (CAOs) are required to verify the accuracy of contractor reports through either continuous system surveillance or individual report reviews.
- Notification of Delays: The CAO must proactively notify the contracting officer in writing of any potential or actual performance delays.
- Actionable Advice: Delay notifications from the CAO must be timely and include specific recommendations for necessary government action.
Practical Implications
- Contractors should maintain robust internal management systems, as the government is encouraged to rely on existing data outputs rather than requesting unique report formats.
- CAOs act as the "eyes and ears" for the contracting officer, ensuring that performance risks are identified and mitigated before they result in a formal breach of contract.