AR 70-13 — Management And Oversight Of Service Acquisitions
AR 70-13 governs Army policies and responsibilities for managing and overseeing service acquisitions, including pre-award and post-award activities.
- Publication number: AR 70-13
- Title: MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT OF SERVICE ACQUISITIONS
- Date: 07/30/2010
- Proponent: ASA (AL&T)
- Status: ACTIVE
View AR 70-13 on armypubs.army.mil
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AR 70-13 addresses acquisition planning, market research, requirements packages, contract formation, surveillance, and contractor performance reporting. It requires written justification for service contract requirements, quality assurance surveillance plans for service contract actions greater than $2,500, and documented contractor performance assessments.
Applies to: This regulation prescribes Army policies and responsibilities for management and oversight of all service acquisitions (to include Contracted Advisory and Assistance Services (CAAS)).
Topics covered
- Service acquisition planning
- Market research
- Acquisition requirements packages
- Contract surveillance
- Contractor manpower reporting
- Contractor performance assessment reports
- Services contract execution reviews
Questions and answers
When is a quality assurance surveillance plan required for a service contract?
The QASPs shall be prepared for all service contract actions greater than $2,500 to ensure systematic quality assurance methods are used during contract administration. (paragraph 4-2)
What approval documentation is required before awarding a service contract?
All service contract actions must be documented on a Request for Civilian Hire or Services Contract Approval Form and approved in advance of contract award. (paragraph 2-9)
When must market research be performed for acquisitions?
The use of market research is mandated by the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 and requires that all Federal agencies perform market research prior to developing new specifications for acquisitions and before soliciting proposals for contracts that exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. (paragraph 3-2)
Is a post-award orientation conference required for every service contract?
Although a post-award conference is not required for all service contracts, some post-award orientation should always be used to enable a strong business relationship at the onset of the contract and avoid problems during performance. (paragraph 4-3)
What contract file must the COR maintain?
The COR shall establish and maintain a current, separate file for each contract administered. (paragraph 4-4)