3.  Written Agreement for Direct Acquisition

Comment: One respondent stated that the current text at FAR 17.502-1(b)(2) should be deleted and replaced with the requirement for a written agreement because section 865 of the NDAA for Fiscal Year 2009 applies to all interagency agreements.

Response: The written agreement assigns responsibility for contract administration and management between the requesting agency and the servicing agency. The FAR does not require an additional written agreement for a direct acquisition because the basic contract outlines administration and management responsibilities; therefore, the requesting agency should follow ordering procedures/instructions per the contract vehicle.