(90) Any contractually-binding decisions made by the Post-Award AS are subject to contracting officer approval if the Post-Award AS has no warrant (see 11.401-90(a)(2)).
(1) For all contracts, the Post-Award Acquisition Specialist (AS) is responsible for the actions shown below (also see 11.401-90, 11.401-92, 43.103(a)(90)(1)(i), and 49.101(c)).
(i) Performing analysis and resolving post-award requests from the Supply Planner for DLA Direct items or CAS for Customer Direct items, to ensure correct products are delivered and to achieve current timeline, accuracy, customer satisfaction and Administrative and Production Lead Time (ALT/PLT) targets;
(ii) Negotiating settlements for contractual changes that are beneficial to the Government in terms of costs and conditions within current timeline targets;
(iii) Monitoring vendor performance to ensure compliance with terms and conditions of award;
(iv) Taking action for non-compliance with current timeline targets; and
(v) Applying DLA business practices, in coordination with the Supply Planner for DLA Direct items or CAS for Customer Direct items, in contract termination decisions for convenience or default if requirements change or vendors fail to perform.
(2) For all contracts that involve a Shift to Commercial Practice or other change in the method of customer support (i.e., including corporate contracts, prime vendor and virtual prime vendor contracts), the Post-Award AS shall monitor contractor performance (price, delivery, etc.) to assure a satisfactory level of performance is achieved and maintained and is consistent with the planned levels throughout the contract period, including options.
