FAR 44.305-1 Responsibilities

Subsection Federal Acquisition Regulation

Facts

Citation
FAR 44.305-1
Type
Subsection
Text as of
FAC 2026-01
Official text
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Text

The cognizant ACO is responsible for granting, withholding, or withdrawing approval of a contractor’s purchasing system. The ACO shall-

(a) Approve a purchasing system only after determining that the contractor’s purchasing policies and practices are efficient and provide adequate protection of the Government’s interests; and

(b) Promptly notify the contractor in writing of the granting, withholding, or withdrawal of approval.

Quick answers

What is FAR 44.305-1?

FAR 44.305-1 is a subsection of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Responsibilities".

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