BOP Program Statement 4200.13 § 7

a. Procurement of A&E Services

The acquisition of Architect-Engineer (A&E) services must be in accordance with the current

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The Chief, FMB, or designee will acquire and maintain

A&E service contracts necessary to satisfy nationwide programs and projects. Evaluation and

selection of firms for A&E services will be accomplished through evaluation boards and the

designated selection authority, in accordance with FAR Part 36. The Chief, FMB serves as the

agencies designated selection authority.

b. Responsibilities

1) Project Manager. All A&E projects must be assigned to a project manager designated

by the Chief, FMB. The project manager is responsible for determining project requirements,

including the need for A&E services and for coordinating activities related to acquiring these

services. The project manager serves as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to

the extent such authority is delegated.

2) Contracting Officer. Contracting officers for all A&E contracts must be a Central Office

contract specialist. Contracting officers are responsible for directing and negotiating all

monetary and non-monetary changes to the contract. This authority may not be delegated to

the project manager or any of the project manager’s representatives.