FAR 42.203—Contract administration services directory.
Plain-English Summary
FAR 42.203 is a short administrative provision that identifies the Federal Directory of Contract Administration Services Components and explains its purpose. The section tells users that the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) maintains the directory, which lists the names and telephone numbers of DCMA and other agency offices that provide contract administration services in designated geographic areas and at specified contractor plants. It also tells federal agencies where they may access the directory online and provides a DCMA mailing address for additional information. In practice, this section matters because it is the reference point for locating the office responsible for contract administration support, especially when a contract is assigned to a particular geographic area or plant. It does not itself assign contract administration responsibilities or prescribe substantive administration procedures; instead, it directs users to the official directory that supports those decisions and communications.
Key Rules
DCMA maintains directory
The Defense Contract Management Agency is responsible for maintaining the Federal Directory of Contract Administration Services Components. This makes DCMA the authoritative source for the directory’s current contents.
Directory lists service offices
The directory identifies the names and telephone numbers of DCMA and other agency offices that provide contract administration services. It is organized around designated geographic areas and specified contractor plants.
Agencies may access online
Federal agencies may access the directory on the Internet at the listed PIEE/PCM web address. The section points users to the online source rather than requiring a paper copy.
Additional contact information provided
For further information, users may contact DCMA at the address given in the section. This provides a direct point of contact if the online directory is unavailable or clarification is needed.
Responsibilities
Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
Maintain the Federal Directory of Contract Administration Services Components and keep the listed office names and telephone numbers available for users seeking contract administration support.
Federal agencies
Use the directory to identify the appropriate contract administration services office and access it through the provided Internet location when needed.
Contracting officers and contract administration personnel
Consult the directory to locate the correct DCMA or other agency office for administration support, geographic coverage, or plant-specific administration matters.
Practical Implications
This section is mainly a reference tool, so the practical task is knowing where to look when contract administration responsibility is unclear or needs confirmation.
The most common pitfall is relying on outdated office contact information instead of checking the current directory, which can delay administration actions or coordination.
Because the directory covers designated geographic areas and specific contractor plants, users should verify that the listed office actually has responsibility for the contract location in question.
The section does not itself create contract administration authority; it only points users to the directory that identifies the relevant offices.
If the online directory is inaccessible or a user needs clarification, the DCMA contact information in the section provides a fallback path for assistance.
Official Regulatory Text
The Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) maintains the Federal Directory of Contract Administration Services Components. The directory lists the names and telephone numbers of those DCMA and other agency offices that offer contract administration services within designated geographic areas and at specified contractor plants. Federal agencies may access it on the Internet at https://piee.eb.mil/pcm/xhtml/unauth/index.xhtml . For additional information contact- Defense Contract Management Agency 3901 A Avenue Building 10500 Ft. Lee, VA 23801-1809.