DESIGNATION OF CONTRACTING OFFICER`S REPRESENTATIVE, IMDSO LETTER ORDER# 18

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: STARGATE
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP96-00788R001500120002-2
• Release Decision: RIFPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: November 4, 2016
• Document Release Date: May 11, 2000
• Sequence Number: 2
• Publication Date: November 7, 1983
• Content Type: LETTER

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
US ARMY ELECTRONICS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COMMAND
US ARMY ELECTRONIC WARFARE LA1ORATORY
INTELLIGENCE MATERIEL DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT OFFICE
FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, MARYLAND 20755
Nov 67'E33
SUBJECT: Designation of Contracting Officer's Representative, INVSO Letter
Order # 18
Lieutenant Colonel Brian Buzby
SSPD, SSD, 902d M1 Gp
Fort Meade, NUJ 20755
1. You are hereby designated the authorized representative of the
Contracting officer for subject contract for professional technical
scientific training, investigation and analysis.
a. This designation is made under the provisions of Army Procurement
Procedure 1-406.50 as implemented by FGGM Regulation 715-1 and empowers you
to take the following actions when lawfully authorized and not specifically
prohibited by the terms of the contract. Your responsibilities cannot be
redelegated.
b. You are responsible to and under the technical supervision of the
Contracting Officer (or his successor) issuing this designation.
c. You are responsible for all your acts and those of your represent-
atives when performing within the authority granted in this letter under
applicable laws and regulations.
d. This designation is effective as of the date indicated above and
shall remain in effect for the term of the contract, unless sooner terminated
in writing.
e. Should this designation order be indicated as "Alternate" (see
subject above), your authority may be exercised only in the absence from duty
(leave, illness, TDY, etc.) of the principal Contracting Officer's Repre--
sentative.
2. LIMITATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: Your.appointment is subject to all of the
following limitations and requirements. You will assure that:
a. Your performance is in accordance with Contracting Officer's
Representative instructions contained in this letter.
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c. Contractor drawings and technical submittals, if applicable, are
reviewed for technical compliance and two of each shop drawing and technical
submittal will be forwarded promptly to the Contracting Officer for approval.
d. Requirements are enforced.
e. Your administration of this contract is strictly in accordance with
the terms and conditions of the contract and such other instructions as are
issued in writing by the Contracting Officer.
f. The Contracting Officer is kept informed at all times concerning
proposed contract modifications and other contractual matters.
g. Timely inspection (in-process and final) of the contractor's
performance is effected and reports as,may be required are submitted to the
Contracting Officer.
h. Instructions are issued to the Contractor (short of a decision under
the Termination for "Default" and the "Disputes" clauses) to obtain
compliance with all terms, conditions and other requirements of the contract.
i. Investigations are conducted and reports rendered to Contracting
Officer relative to all problems that may arise with respect to the contract
which cannot be resolved within the authority contained in this letter.
3. Expressly excluded from your authority under this designation, and
reserved for action by the Contracting Officer, are the following:
a. Negotiation, initiation or execution of any oral or written change
order or supplemental agreement, modifying any of the terms and conditions,
drawings, or specifications of the contract.
b. Taking of any action under any contract clause except as specifically
authorized in this letter and supplemental instructions.
c. Rendering of a decision to the Contractor on.,any dispute concerning a
question of fact or law under the contract "Disputes" clause.
d. Assessment of liquidated or actual damages, except those specifically
provided for in the contract and approved in writing by the Contracting
Officer.
e. Taking of any other action with respect to administration of this
contract other than those specifically delineated in this letter.
f. Any question concerning the authority delegated herein will be
referred to the Contracting Officer for advice.
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4. In all procurement and related functions, emphasis will be placed on
protection of the Government's interests and the avoidance of any acts which
could compromise the Government or the individual or impair public confidence
in the integrity of the Government in its relations with industry. You are
required to read AR 600-50 and Appendix A of AR 37-20, prepare a written
certificate to this effect, and retain such certificate in your files subject
to inspection at all times.
5. TERMINATION AND RELIEF FROM APPOINTMENT:
Relief from responsibility under this designation must be obtained in
writing from the undersigned Contracting Officer and will not be automatic,
regardless of organizational changes, individual transfer of assignment or
other changes. You will request any relief in writing from the Contracting
Officer in advance of the time such relief will be needed or immediately upon
the occurrence of any emergency which will prevent you from performing the
duties of Contracting Officer's Representative.
ES C.
Logistics Manager
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*Receipt acknowledged
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DISTRIBUTION:
*Original - COTR (Return to Office of Logistics Management, IMDSO, Fort Meade
Maryland, with acknowledgement of receipt)
1 ea - COTRs File Copy
1 ea - Contractor (Return to Office of Logistics Management, IMDSO, Fort
Meade, Maryland, with acknowledgement of receipt)
1 ea - Contractor's File Copy
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