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FAR 1.601 explains who can buy things for the government. It makes sure that the right people are in charge of buying.
FAR 1.601 explains who has the power to make deals for the government. It says only Contracting Officers can sign contracts and make big changes. Think of them like the team captain—they have the whistle and the rulebook. No one else can make promises on behalf of the government unless the Contracting Officer says it's okay. This helps keep everything fair, legal, and on track.
FAR 1.601 explains who has the power to make deals for the government. It says only Contracting Officers can sign contracts. Think of them like the only person allowed to buy things for a big company—they follow rules to keep things fair and legal. Even if someone else helps with the work, only the Contracting Officer can make the deal official.
When dealing with FAR 1.601, a common mistake is not knowing who has the real authority to make contract decisions—called the contracting officer. Some people try to make changes or promises they aren’t allowed to, which can cause big problems. Another mistake is ignoring written limits in the contract, thinking verbal agreements are enough. Always double-check who can legally act and stick to the official contract terms. These errors can delay work or even cancel a deal.
<a href="https://learn.cradle2contract.com/made-simple/far-1-602-contracting-officers">FAR 1.602 – Contracting Officers</a><br>
<a href="https://learn.cradle2contract.com/made-simple/far-1-603-appointment-of-contracting-officers">FAR 1.603 – Appointment of Contracting Officers</a><br>
<a href="https://learn.cradle2contract.com/made-simple/far-1-604-contracting-officer-representative">FAR 1.604 – Contracting Officer Representative</a><br>
<a href="https://learn.cradle2contract.com/made-simple/far-1-102-federal-acquisition-system">FAR 1.102 – Federal Acquisition System</a><br>
<a href="https://learn.cradle2contract.com/made-simple/far-1-201-maintenance-of-the-far">FAR 1.201 – Maintenance of the FAR</a>