dfars-acquisition · Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations System · Rule · Published 2013-12-03 · Effective 2014-01-02 · 78 FR 72572
Document
Document number
2013-28867
Federal Register citation
78 FR 72572
CFR reference
32 CFR 158
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
dfars-acquisition
Sub-agency
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations System
Publication date
2013-12-03
Effective date
2014-01-02
DOD docket
Docket ID: DOD-2009-OS-0029
Abstract
This rule establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and provides procedures for operational contract support (OCS), including OCS program management, contract support integration, and integration of defense contractor personnel into contingency operations outside the United States. This rule was published as an interim final rule on December 29, 2011, to procedurally close gaps and ensure the correct planning, oversight and management of DoD contractors supporting contingency operations, by updating the existing outdated policy. The then existing policies were causing significant confusion, as they did not reflect current practices and legislative mandates. The inconsistencies between local Geographic Command guidance and the DoD- wide policies and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement were confusing for those in the field--in particular, with regard to policy on accountability and visibility requirements.