48 CFR 42.1103 - 42.1103 Policy.

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 12, 2026

Title 48 - Federal Acquisition Regulations System last revised: Jan 28, 2026

View all text of Subpart 42.11 [42.1101 - 42.1107]

42.1103 - 42.1103 Policy.

The contractor is responsible for timely contract performance. The Government will maintain surveillance of contractor performance as necessary to protect its interests. When the contracting office retains a contract for administration, the contracting officer administering the contract shall determine the extent of surveillance.

authority: 41 U.S.C. 1121(b); 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. chapter 4 and 10 U.S.C. chapter 137 legacy provisions (see 10 U.S.C. 3016); and 51 U.S.C. 20113.

source: 48 FR 42370, Sept. 19, 1983, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 48 CFR 42.1103