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How can a team approach affect a contracting officer?
A contracting officer said, "The team approach takes some getting used to. Before, I worked more independently and it seemed I had more control. Now I'm one of twelve. It took me awhile to realize that operating as part of a team makes for a better acquisition. By having a close association with the program people, I can make sure the acquisition is constructed in a way that makes it most likely the contract will meet their needs."
While each team member is a contributor, there are two team members whose roles are recognized in the FAR as being key: one is the contracting officer, whose signature authority makes him or her ultimately responsible for the solicitation and resulting contract. The other is the contracting officer's technical representative, or project manager, who is charged with and is accountable for mission achievement.
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