Overview
This section establishes the procedures for delegating property administration responsibilities when government property is located at subcontractor facilities or alternate prime contractor sites.
Key Rules
- Subcontractor Support Delegation: The prime property administrator (PA) may request support from another contract administration office for subcontractor oversight, but must typically obtain prime contractor consent first.
- Dispute Resolution: If a prime contractor withholds consent for support property administration at a subcontractor site, the PA must refer the issue to the Contracting Officer for a final decision.
- Acceptance of Findings: The prime PA is required to accept the findings of the delegated support PA and must notify the prime contractor of any system deficiencies or review results regarding the subcontractor.
- Alternate Prime Locations: No prime contractor consent is required for the government to delegate support administration to a different contract administration office if the property is located at an alternate site belonging to the prime contractor.
Practical Implications
- While the government respects the prime contractor's relationship with its subcontractors, it maintains a mechanism to escalate oversight issues to the Contracting Officer to ensure accountability for government property.
- Prime contractors are held responsible for their subcontractors' property management systems and must be kept informed of government findings to ensure overall contract compliance.