COMDTINST 16460.5
d.
The OSC may delegate on-site contracting authority to a Coast Guard contracting
officer who will implement the provisions of this Instruction. On-site contracting
authority resides with the OSC so long as the provisions of reference (a) are
invoked. The OSC will return contracting authority to the Contracting Officer when
he or she determines that the spill no longer causes, or threatens to cause, substantial
harm to the environment. Further contracting activity will, therefore, be in
accordance with the provisions of the FAR. At all times, whatever the OSC's
determination, the Contracting Officer and OSC should work closely together to
facilitate effective response, minimize contractual difficulties, and resolve
contractual disputes and disagreements quickly, amicably and in the best interests of
the public.
e.
When contracting resources through this mechanism, the OSC should ensure
sufficient on-scene monitors, or "surveyors", are available to communicate
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