Chapter 2
Who has the legal authority to enter into and make binding contracts, obligate funds, and make other commitments on behalf of the U.S. Government.?
Contracting Officer
Plan and organized for contracting support, coordinated common contracting actions, translate requirements into contract documents, develop contracts, award and administer contracts and closed out contracts is part of what OCS tenant?
Contracting Support (CS)
The execution of contracting authority and coordination of contacting actions in support of joint force operations is called.
Contracting Support (CS)
Selecting, appointing, and terminating contracting officer warrants is part of what authority?
Contracting appointment authority
Contingency contracting primarily falls into what tenant?
Contracting support category, but other contracting functions, such as "manage contractors," can fall into the remaining two categories
Plan contractor management, prepared for contractor deployment, deployed/redeployed contractors, managed contracts, and sustain contractors are part of what OCS tenant?
Contractor management (CM)
The oversight and integration of contractor personnel and associated equipment providing support to the joint force is a designated operational area is called.
Contractor management (CM)
The LSCC has only what type of authority?
Coordination authority (JCSB lead function)
The RCC chief typically approves actions that __________the CCO's authority and reviews internal and external contractual actions to ensure statutory, regulatory, and procedural compliance.
Exceed
The SCO is the official designated by a Service HCA to do what?
Execute theater support contracting authority for a specific command or operational area.
What are other factors that contribute to the appointment of a contracting officer?
Experience, training, education, business acumen, judgment, character, and reputation.
Contracting officers may bind the government to what extent?
Extent of the authority delegated to them
OCS, which includes contingency contracting, is a what that enhances the outcome of an operation when executed properly?
Force multiplier
Joint Theater Support Contracting Command (JTSCC) authority flows from one of the Service components (normally the LSC or lead Service component responsible for common-user logistics) to the operational area because?
Geographic combatant commands (GCCs) do not have their own contracting authority
CCOs also support what type of operations?
Humanitarian and peacekeeping operations.
What must commanders and other contracting support personnel at all levels avoid?
Improper command influence—or even the appearance of improper command influence—on the CCO and the acquisition process.
When do Service component commanders retain control of their own theater support contracting authority and Organization?
In small-scale, single-Service operations
When it comes to accomplishing the contracting mission, the CCO must be able to do what without the interference of command authority?
Independently exercise sound, unbiased business judgment and contract oversight
Where can you find additional information and graphical representations of a LSCC, LSC, and JTSCC?
JP 4-10, Appendix E, "Theater Support Contracting Organizational Options"
Which contracting-related organizational option commands theater support contracting; coordinates common contracting actions in the joint operations area via the joint contracting support board (JCSB); assists in OCS in OCS analysis of the OE effort?
JTSCC-Joint Theater Support Contracting Command
Which publication contains valuable information and guidance on joint contracting authorities, roles and responsibilities, and structure?
Joint Publication (JP) 4-10, Operational Contract Support
Commands theater support contracting, coordinates common contracting actions in the joint operations area via the joint contracting support board (JCSB), and assists in OCS analysis of the operational environment effort.
Joint Theater Support Contracting Command (JTSCC)
Under this construct, the JTSCC is the warranting authority for all assigned CCOs.
Joint Theater Support Contracting Command (JTSCC)
The _________ is a functionally focused __________ with______, normally tactical control, and contracting authority over contracting personnel assigned or organizations attached within a designated operational area, normally a JOA.
Joint Theater Support Contracting Command (JTSCC) joint task force (JTF) C2
Which contracting-related organizational option leads theater support contracting actions tied to lead Service common user logistics, most capable contracting service and/or base operating support-integrator assignments; coordinates common contracting actions via joint contracting support board (JCSB); assists in OCS in OCS analysis of the OE effort?
LSC -Lead Service for Contracting
What are the three primary contracting-related organizational options?
LSC -Lead Service for Contracting LSCC -Lead Service for Contracting Coordination JTSCC-Joint Theater Support Contracting Command
Which contracting-related organizational option coordinates common support via Joint Contracting Support Board (JCSB); assists in OCS analysis of the OE effort.
LSCC -Lead Service for Contracting Coordination
In this organizational construct, the designated Service component contracting activity provides theater support contracting for specified common commodities and services for a particular geographical region, normally a joint area of operation JOA or major expeditionary base.
Lead Service for Contracting (LSC)
Under this construct, CCOs deployed from other than the lead Service are likely to apply for and receive their warrant from the lead Service.
Lead Service for Contracting (LSC)
Under this organizational construct, CCOs deployed from other than the lead Service are likely to receive their warrant from their own Service or agency component.?
Lead Service for Contracting Coordination (LSCC)
CCOs should familiarize themselves with what for their area of responsibility?
Local acquisition instructions(AIs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and other localized guidance
Major sustain operations can include mission requirements for?
Major reconstruction and the transition to civil authority
Combatant command (command authority) does not include the authority to?
Make binding contracts or modify existing contracts for the government.
Do geographic combatant commands (GCCs) have their own contracting authority.
No
Is SOCOM Staffed to support contingency operations globally?
No. They relied on the Services for full OCS that includes contracting assistance for administrative and common logistical requirements.
When is a joint theater support contracting command (JTSCC) stood up?
Only for major sustained operations
Contingency contracting is a subset of what?
Operational Contracting Support
What is the overarching process that plans for and obtains supplies, services, and construction in support of combatant commander (CCDR)-directed operations through the related contract support integration, contracting support, and contractor management functions
Operational Contracting Support (OCS)
Contingency contracting is a subset of what?
Operational contract support (OCS) as defined in JP 4-10.
What is the Operational Contract Support Integration Cell (OCSIC) primary task at the GCC and subordinate JFC levels?
Overseeing OCS planning and execution across the joint force.
In accordance with 10 U.S.C, section 167, U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) has its what?
Own budget and acquisition authority.
Lead Service for Contracting Coordination (LSCC) is applicable to?
Phase 0-III small-scale, short-term operations.
What does the RCC chief or COCO do?
Plans, directs, and supervises purchasing, contracting, administration, and closeout for supplies, services, and construction for assigned customers.
What enables the commander to leverage contracted support to create desired OCS related effects and achieve operational and strategic objectives?
Proper OCS synchronization among the collective joint staff
Regional contracting offices (RCOs) are joint-staffed contracting organizations under the command and control (C2) of whom?
Regional Contracting Centers (RCC)
If the HCA allows further redelegation, SCOs also may delegate certain authorities to who?
Regional contracting centers (RCCs), including appointment of CCOs under the control of the RCC chief
The HCA appoints whom, by name and in writing, and delegates certain authorities to them, including the appointment of CCOs under their control?
Senior Contracting Official (SCO)
The LSC has contracting authority over attached __________ or ___________ contracting augmentation personnel.
Services Combat support agency (CSA)
Lead Service for Contracting (LSC) is most applicable to?
Small-scale, long-term, Service centric phase I-III operations
Regional contracting offices (RCOs) normally provide area support to what type of bases and areas?
Specific forward operating bases and designated areas in the joint operations area.
This contracting authority is explicitly documented in the certificate of appointment?
Standard Form (SF) 1402 also known as a Warrant
The CCO acquires supplies and services needed by the warfighter to support what?
Support essential missions in response to a crisis, contingency, or declaration of war.
When it comes to activities that support special operations involve unique considerations the CCO should be aware of what?
That some activities may not be reflected within the DCC handbook.
Who determines the best contracting organizational structure to support joint operations, on the basis of the size, duration, and complexity of the contingency or humanitarian or peacekeeping operation?
The GCC, in coordination with the subordinate joint force commander (JFC) and considering the Service component's mission requirements and operational factors.
Who normally designates a lead Service for contracting (LSC), a lead Service for contracting coordination (LSCC), or a Joint Theater Support Contracting Command (JTSCC)?
The Geographic Combatant Commands (GCC)
Who is the official designated by the agency head to have overall responsibility for managing the contracting activity?
The HCA (or SCO i f authority is delegated)
What is Operational Contract Support (OCS)?
The Process of planning for and obtaining supplies, services, and construction from commercial sources in support of joint operations.
Who must give the CCO a clear, written instructions on the limits of their authority?
The appointing authority
What are the main considerations in selecting and appointing a contracting officer?
The complexity and dollar value of the acquisitions
Who has the authority to designate ordering officers and field ordering officers (FOOs)?
The contracting officer
Who may designate a specific Service component as the LSC?
The geographic combatant command (GCC)
Who may designate a specific Service component as the LSCC?
The geographic combatant command (GCC)
When CCOs are deployed to declared contingencies, the flow of contracting authority may change on the basis of what?
The maturity of the location, theater of operation, and established command and control (C2).
What is Contingency contracting?
The process of obtaining supplies, services, and construction via contracting means in support of contingency operations.
Who must appoint as contracting officers only personnel who are assigned to, attached to, or operating under the head of the contracting activity (HCA).
The senior contracting official (SCO)
The Operational Contract Support Integration Cell (OCSIC) ensures relevant OCS common operating picture (COP) information flow between who?
The subordinate JFCs' primary and special staff members, the designated lead contracting activity, and other key supporting contracting activities
Command structure is vital to effective operation of the contracting office, while contracting expertise is vital to mission fulfillment. Can the two coexist independent of each other?
They are not independent of each other but should be balanced with the skills of the assigned personnel
The GCC normally designates an LSC, LSCC, or JTSCC to do what in support of joint operations?
To integrate, execute, and manage OCS actions in support of joint operations (not necessary for minor, single- Service operations)
To which extent may a contracting officer bind the government?
To the extent of the authority delegated to them.
Regional contracting offices (RCOs) normally are led by a contracting officer and are composed of how many personnel?
Two to eight warranted contracting officers, NCOs, DoD civilians, and possibly even contractors.
Contingency contracting is conducted by contracting officers with the legal authority to enter into what?
administer, modify, or terminate contracts under authorities granted to the Services, combat support agencies (CSAs), and functional combatant commands (CCMDs)
The RCC chief also acts as the business advisor to whom?
deployed commander
The Operational Contract Support Integration Cell (OCSIC) also ensures the contract support _______ progresses according to plan.
drawdown
The LSCC coordinates common contract support and other common external support contract actions for a particular ________ via the____________ if established, and assists in OCS analysis of the operational environment effort.
joint operations area (JOA) joint contracting support board (JCSB)
It is imperative for CCOs to become familiar with the different ____________ __________ above and the __________of each in order to operate effectively and efficiently in theater.
organizational structures advantages
The RCC chief develops and executes what?
programs to ensure maximum competition.
Name three (3) operational conditions that drive the JTSCC option?
• An extremely complex operation that requires direct control of theater support contracting by the JFC • A long-term mission • A mission beyond the capability of a single Service • A mission that requires significant coordination of contracting and civil-military aspects of the JFC campaign plan • Significant numbers of different Service forces operating in the same area (or joint bases served by the same local vendor base).
Name three CCO duties and responsibilities?
• Ensure that contract files are documented, prepared, maintained, and closed out. • Oversee, regularly record, and report on contractor performance. • Train and monitor the performance of CCO-appointed representatives, including FOOs and CORs. • Ensure that contingency contracting is accomplished in accordance with AOR policies and procedures. • Develop an accountability plan, with the commander and appropriate supply office for contracted property (leased and purchased) brought into the theater via contract, in accordance with DoD Instruction 5000.64. • Ensure that contracts are competed among and—when appropriate and in compliance with local policy—awarded to local bidders to the fullest extent possible to support the development of the local economy while ensuring fair and reasonable prices. • Establish contact with local or reachback representatives of the applicable contracting activity for contract administration support. • Engage DCAA auditors to provide audit support in awarding contracts to responsible bidders that have acceptable business systems to deliver goods or services and hold sufficient capital to carry out contractual obligations. • Abide by host nation, inter-Service, status of forces, or other authoritative agreements that apply within the appropriate theater of operation. • Ensure that efforts are synchronized with commander and contingency mission guidance.
Name three key responsibilities of the RCC chief?
• Maintaining the highest degree of integrity and setting the tone for the rest of the office • Knowing the mission (RCC mission brief) and linking contract effects to the mission • Engaging with the customer • Setting priorities for requirements (per internal and external customers) • Educating the customer • Serving as business advisor • Developing the vendor base • Encouraging contracting innovation while using sound business judgment • Managing continuity of office • Advising the deployed commander and units on business.
Name three of the SCO responsibilities?
• Managing administrative plans to control documents, maintain records, and conduct audit trails of procurement actions • Overseeing and assessing the effectiveness of contracting programs • Issuing warrants and determining delegated warrant authorities • Participating in the joint requirements review board (JRRB)— primarily the SCO for forces support • Chairing the JCSB as directed • Managing and executing procurement management reviews • Developing and providing oversight management control programs • Conducting special reviews as required • Managing the contract audit follow-up program • Overseeing contract closeout • Coordinating Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audit and financial advisory support • Managing suspension and debarment actions • Coordinating inter-command agreements that detail contracting support relationships among U.S. military Services • Coordinating operational plans or requirements originating with the joint staff and providing host nation support, status of forces agreements, assistance-in-kind agreements, or any treaties for CCO review.
OCS analysis of the phase __________operational environment and the resulting planning and coordination of OCS actions.
0/steady-state
The makeup of Regional Contracting Centers (RCCs) depends on the mission support requirement; a typical RCC consists of how many personnel?
10 to 25 warranted contracting officers, noncommissioned officers (NCOs), and Department of Defense (DoD) civilians
Regional Contracting Centers (RCCs) are commonly aligned with what organizations?
A major land force (such as a division, corps, or Marine expeditionary force), headquarters, or air expeditionary wing or group.
Contracting officials should work with the operational commander to establish what?
A structure and system for requirements generation and approval as soon as possible when supporting contingency and humanitarian or peacekeeping operations.
What are the contracting lines of authority? Starting from the top down.
Agency Heads-Head of Contracting Activity-Senior Contracting official-Chief of Contracting Office- Contingency Contracting Officers and Appointed Representatives
The HCA oversees contracting to ensure it complies with what?
Applicable statutes, regulations, and sound business practices.
What is the CCO responsible for when it comes to field ordering officers (FOOs)?
As a CCO, you are responsible for ensuring that FOOs understand their authority and limitations as delegated.
Who needs to understand the organizational contracting structures in which they will operate, given the current and future joint operational environment?
CCOs
What are the lines of command authority?
Combatant Commanders-Service Component Commanders-Joint Task Force Commanders- Chief of Contracting Office- Contingency Contracting Officers and Appointed Representatives
The authority and responsibility for effectively using available resources and for planning the employment, organization, direction, coordination, and control of military forces for the accomplishment of assigned missions is called what?
Command Authority
Under the Lead Service for Contracting Coordination (LSCC) organizational construct, the Services retain ______and _____________ over their deployed theater support contracting organizations, but a designated lead ________ coordinates common contracting actions through a JCSB or JCSB-like process.
Command and control (C2) contracting authority Service
Command authority includes what?
Command direction on how contracting will be integrated in the planning stages of contingency and humanitarian or peacekeeping operations and how contracting will support the warfighter and mission as a force multiplier.
Joint Theater Support Contracting Command (JTSCC) is most applicable to?
Complex, large-scale phase IV operations
Contracting authority in the operational area flows from whom to who?
Congress to the president and then successively to the Secretary of Defense, Service or agency head, HCA, and SCO.
Who supports support continental United States (CONUS) and outside CONUS (OCONUS) contingencies, including major accidents, natural disasters, enemy attacks, and use of weapons of mass destruction?
Contingency Contracting Officers
Contingency contracting officers (CCOs) should work to obtain and maintain who?
Contingency contracting officers (CCOs) should work to obtain and maintain who?
Plan and integrated contract support, determine requirements and information management is part of which OCS tenant?
Contract Support Integration (CSI)
The coordination and synchronization of contracted support executed in a designated operational area in support of the joint force is called.
Contract Support Integration (CSI)
What are the three tenets that make up OCS?
Contract support integration, contracting support, and contractor management.
Pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 1.602, who is the only personnel authorized to enter into, administer, or terminate contracts and to make related determinations and findings?
Contracting Officer