(a) The contracting officer who decides that a conference is needed is responsible for—
- (1) Establishing the time and place of the conference;
- (2) Preparing the agenda, when necessary;
- (3) Notifying appropriate Government representatives (e.g., contracting/contract administration office) and the contractor;
- (4) Designating or acting as the chairperson;
- (5) Conducting a preliminary meeting of Government personnel; and
- (6) Preparing a summary report of the conference.
- (b) When the contracting office initiates a conference, the arrangements may be made by that office or, at its request, by the contract administration office.