Operational Contact Support: Management and Oversight Improvements Needed in Afghanistan in Bloomington, MN

"Oversight of a contract"-which can refer to contract administration functions, quality assurance surveillance, corrective action, property administration, and past performance evaluation-ultimately rests with the contracting officer who has the responsibility for ensuring that contractors meet the requirements set forth in the contract. However, contracting officers are frequently not located in the area or at the installation where the services are being provided.