AR 715-9 — Operational Contract Support Planning And Management
AR 715-9 governs Department of the Army policy and responsibilities for planning and managing operational contract support.
- Publication number: AR 715-9
- Title: OPERATIONAL CONTRACT SUPPORT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
- Date: 09/18/2024
- Proponent: G-4
- Status: ACTIVE
View AR 715-9 on armypubs.army.mil
It addresses contract support integration, contracting support, and contractor management, with emphasis on non-acquisition roles and responsibilities. It defines requirements development, requirements approval, requirements management, and post-contract award oversight, and establishes authorities for contracting officers, commanders, and CORs.
Topics covered
- Contract support integration
- Contracting support
- Contractor management
- Operational contract management
- Contracting authority
- Command and mission oversight
- Requirements management
- Contractors Authorized to Accompany the Force
Questions and answers
Who can direct or approve changes to a contract or terminate a contract?
Only a warranted contracting officer responsible for the contract may direct or approve changes to the contract or terminate the contract or negotiate contractual requirements with a commercial source. (paragraph 6-1)
Do operational commanders have contracting authority?
Operational commanders do not have contracting authority; however, commanders are responsible for OCS planning, definition requirements, and supporting in-theater contract management oversight. (paragraph 6-1)
What authority may a COR execute?
A COR may execute only authorities specifically delegated in the appointment letter signed by the contracting officer. (paragraph 6-1)
Are contractor personnel part of the operational chain of command?
Contractor personnel are not part of the operational chain of command. (paragraph 6-1)
What does post-contract award oversight monitor?
The non-acquisition function to monitor and report contract execution as it relates to unit-mission readiness. (paragraph 2-8)