Overview
This section identifies the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) as the entity responsible for maintaining the official directory of offices that provide contract administration services (CAS). It establishes the directory as the primary resource for locating CAS components based on geographic location or specific contractor facilities.
Key Rules
- Maintenance Responsibility: The DCMA is officially tasked with maintaining the Federal Directory of Contract Administration Services Components.
- Content Requirements: The directory must include the names and telephone numbers of both DCMA and other agency offices that offer CAS.
- Organization: Listings are categorized by designated geographic areas and specific contractor plants.
- Access Method: Federal agencies are directed to access the directory online through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) at the specified URL.
Practical Implications
- Jurisdiction Identification: Contracting Officers (COs) use this directory to determine which field office has the authority and responsibility to administer a contract after it has been awarded.
- Administrative Delegation: It facilitates the post-award process by ensuring that buying activities delegate functions to the correct administrative personnel based on the contractor's physical location.