45.501
Prime contractor alternate locations
FAR 45.501 ensures government property is properly managed and accounted for at all contractor and subcontractor locations by allowing property administrators to request support from other contract administration offices.
Overview
FAR 45.501 addresses the procedures for managing government property that is located at subcontractors or alternate locations, rather than at the prime contractor's primary site. It allows the property administrator assigned to the prime contract to request support from another contract administration office to help evaluate how the prime contractor manages government property at these alternate sites. This ensures that government property is properly accounted for and managed, regardless of its location within the contractor's supply chain.
Key Rules
- Support Property Administration Requests
- The property administrator for the prime contract can formally request assistance from another contract administration office when government property is located at subcontractors or alternate locations.
- Evaluation of Property Management
- The purpose of this support is to evaluate the prime contractor’s management of government property at these alternate sites, ensuring compliance with property management requirements.
Responsibilities
- Contracting Officers: Ensure that property administrators are aware of and utilize this provision when necessary.
- Contractors: Must cooperate with property administrators and support property administration activities at all locations where government property is held.
- Agencies: Provide support property administration resources as requested to ensure proper oversight.
Practical Implications
- This section exists to maintain accountability and oversight of government property, even when it is not at the prime contractor’s main facility.
- It impacts daily contracting by requiring coordination between contract administration offices and contractors for property located at alternate sites.
- Common issues include lack of communication between offices or insufficient oversight at subcontractor locations, which can lead to property mismanagement.