For contracts within their cognizance, NASA contracting officers shall be aware of purchasing system approval status and should become actively involved with the
Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) in the Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) process. Involvement should include the following:
(a) Verifying that CPSRs are being conducted in accordance with
FAR 44.302.
(b) Ensuring that purchasing system review specifically includes the business unit performing the NASA contract.
(c) Actively participating as a team member, or arranging NASA representation, on DCMA CPSRs to review areas of NASA-specific interest. At a minimum, such participation or representation shall be arranged when the DCMA CPSR review involves -
(1) Contractors with major NASA programs;
(2) Contractors' business units where the total dollar value of NASA contracts is substantial; or
(3) Any contractor system where the contracting officer has special concerns.
(d) Ensuring that the selected CPSR sample to be reviewed reflects the level of NASA business in the contractor's purchasing organization.
(e) Providing to the cognizant DCMA CPSR team leader any areas of special emphasis regarding the contractor's purchasing system to ensure that the review is tailored to address any NASA concerns.
