# 48 CFR § 42.201: 42.201 Contract administration responsibilities

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-42.201

## Section

- **Citation:** 48 CFR § 42.201
- **Heading:** 42.201 Contract administration responsibilities
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 48—Federal Acquisition Regulations System > CHAPTER 1—FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION > SUBCHAPTER G—CONTRACT MANAGEMENT > PART 42—CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND AUDIT SERVICES > Subpart 42.2—Contract Administration Services

## Text

(a) For each contract assigned for administration, the contract administration office (CAO) (see 48 CFR 2.101) shall—
(1) Perform the functions listed in 42.302(a) to the extent that they apply to the contract, except for the functions specifically withheld;
(2) Perform the functions listed in 42.302(b) only when and to the extent specifically authorized by the contracting officer; and
(3) Request supporting contract administration under 42.202(e) and (f) when it is required.
(b) The Defense Contract Management Agency and other agencies offer a wide variety of contract administration and support services.
[63 FR 9062, Feb. 23, 1998, as amended at 66 FR 2141, Jan. 10, 2001]

## Nearby sections

- [48 CFR § 42.101 42.101 Contract audit responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-42.101.md)
- [48 CFR § 42.102 42.102 Assignment of contract audit services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-42.102.md)
- [48 CFR § 42.103 42.103 Contract audit services directory.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-42.103.md)
- [48 CFR § 42.201 42.201 Contract administration responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-42.201.md)
- [48 CFR § 42.202 42.202 Assignment of contract administration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-42.202.md)
- [48 CFR § 42.203 42.203 Contract administration services directory.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-42.203.md)
- [48 CFR § 42.301 42.301 General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-42.301.md)
- [48 CFR § 42.302 42.302 Contract administration functions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-42.302.md)
- [48 CFR § 42.401 42.401 Contract correspondence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-42.401.md)
- [48 CFR § 42.402 42.402 Visits to contractors' facilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-42.402.md)
- [48 CFR § 42.403 42.403 Evaluation of contract administration offices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-42.403.md)
- [48 CFR § 42.500 42.500 Scope of subpart.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-42.500.md)
- [48 CFR § 42.501 42.501 General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-42.501.md)
- [48 CFR § 42.502 42.502 Selecting contracts for postaward orientation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-42.502.md)

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