FAR 4.201

Contracting officers shall distribute copies of contracts or modifications within 10 working days after execution by all parties. As a minimum, the contracting officer shall- (a) Distribute simultaneously one signed copy or reproduction of the signed contract to the contractor and the paying office; (b) When a contract is assigned to another office for contract administration (see subpart 42.2 ), provide to that office- (1) One copy or reproduction of the signed contract and of each modification; and (2) A copy of the contract distribution list, showing those offices that should receive copies of modifications, and any changes to the list as they occur; (c) Distribute one copy to each accounting and finance office (funding office) whose funds are cited in the contract; (d) When the contract is not assigned for administration but contains a Cost Accounting Standards clause, provide one copy of the contract to the cognizant administrative contracting officer and mark the copy "For Cost Accounting Standards Administration Only" (see 30.601 (b)); (e) Provide one copy of each contract or modification that requires audit service to the appropriate field audit office listed in the "Directory of Federal Contract Audit Offices" (see 42.103 ); and (f) Provide copies of contracts and modifications to those organizations required to perform contract administration support functions ( e.g., when manufacturing is performed at multiple sites, the contract administration office cognizant of each location).

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