Contract Performance, BUS 319 Principles of Federal Acquisitions Week 8 Discussion 1

Contract Performance, BUS 319 Principles of Federal Acquisitions Week 8 Discussion 1

“Contract Performance” Please respond to the following:

• Per the text, both parties (e.g., the government and the contractor) have duties and responsibilities that accompany their new roles in contract performance. For the government, this relates to directing, administering, surveillance, acceptance and payment. Meanwhile, the contractors must perform all deliverables as stated in the contract. From the e-Activity, select two (2) of the recommendations / advice for a new contract and evaluate the importance of each in contract performance. Provide a rationale for your response.
• Per the text, government has the right to examine and audit a contractor’s books, records, documents, evidence, and accounting procedures for up to three (3) years after final contract payment has been made. Determine two (2) challenges that a contractor might face with the aforementioned government’s right. Suggest one (1) strategy that the contractor could take in order to mitigate the challenges in question. Provide a rationale for your response.