Subpart 45.5
Support Government Property Administration
FAR Subpart 45.5 ensures government property is properly managed and accounted for at all contractor and subcontractor locations, not just the primary site.
Overview
FAR Subpart 45.5, "Support Government Property Administration," outlines the procedures and responsibilities for administering government property at locations other than the primary contractor's site. This subpart addresses how government property is managed when it is located at alternate prime contractor sites, subcontractor facilities, or other locations, and establishes the roles of support property administrators in overseeing property at these sites. The subpart ensures that government property remains properly accounted for, safeguarded, and managed regardless of its physical location within the contractor or subcontractor network.
Key Rules
- Prime Contractor Alternate Locations
- Procedures for managing government property at locations other than the main contractor's facility.
- Subcontractor and Alternate Prime Contractor Locations
- Requirements for property administration when government property is at subcontractor or alternate prime contractor sites.
- Support Property Administrator Findings
- Establishes the authority and process for support property administrators to report findings and ensure compliance at non-primary locations.
Responsibilities
- Contracting Officers: Must ensure proper oversight and designate support property administrators as needed.
- Contractors: Must comply with property management requirements at all locations where government property is held, including alternate and subcontractor sites.
- Agencies: Responsible for assigning and supporting property administrators to oversee compliance at all relevant locations.
Practical Implications
- This subpart exists to maintain accountability and control over government property, even when it is not at the primary contractor's site.
- It impacts daily contracting by requiring robust property management systems and clear communication between prime contractors, subcontractors, and government property administrators.
- Common pitfalls include inadequate oversight at subcontractor locations and failure to report or address property discrepancies found by support property administrators.