5652.201-9001 Technical Representative (2005) Section I

In accordance with 5601.602-2-70(e), Contracting officers may insert the following in solicitations and contracts when the Contracting Officer determines there is a need to identify a technical interface for the contractor. This clause shall not be inserted when DFARS 252.201-7000, "Contracting Officer's Representative" is included. The technical representative information should not be included in the solicitation.

(a)  The Contracting Officer may appoint one or more Government employees as a technical representative to assist the Contracting Officer with scientific engineering or field of discipline matters directly related to the contract. The technical representative is not authorized to act on be behalf of the Contracting Officer or to make any commitments or changes that will affect price, quality, quantity, delivery, or any other term or condition of the contract.

(b) The appointments will be in writing, signed by the Contracting Officer.