Common use of Government Roles and Responsibilities Clause in Contracts

Government Roles and Responsibilities. The following personnel shall oversee and coordinate surveillance activities: a. Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) – The ACO shall assure performance of all necessary actions for effective contracting, ensure compliance with the contract terms, and shall safeguard the interests of the United States in the contractual relationship. The ACO shall also assure the contractor receives impartial, fair, and equitable treatment under this contract. The ACO is ultimately responsible for the final determination of the adequacy of the contractor’s performance. i. Assigned ACO: TBD at time of contract award b. Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) – The TPOC is responsible for technical administration of the contract and shall assure proper Government surveillance of the contractor’s performance. The TPOC shall keep a quality assurance file. The TPOC is not empowered to make any contractual commitments or to authorize any contractual changes on the Government’s behalf. Assigned TPOC: TBD at time of contract award