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Delete this and all other blue notes when finalizing.]\n[Highlighted text are examples only. Replace the text with agency information and remove highlighting.]\nIntroduction\nThe Contract Administration Plan (CAP) strengthens an agency’s ability to monitor and act on the contract and, if applicable, a project related to the contract. CAP topics may include:\nPerformance\nWork progress as it relates to schedule\nDeliverables\nCompliance with requirements\nTest results\nContract Administration Plan Overview\nPurpose of the Plan\n[This section should address the purpose of the CAP as it directly relates to the contract.]\nSummary Products and Services Scope\n[This section should provide a summary of the products or services provided by the contractor. It should include the type of work being done, significant features, and goals of the agency and contract.]\nIntended Audience\n[Tailor the following table to reflect the intended audience or users of the CAP. The table should list the CAP sections most relevant to the user type and the purpose for which a user may reference the information.]\n[Include agency, state-level and contractor roles that are contract stakeholders.]\nIntended Audience and Document Purpose\nUsers\nRelevant Sections\nPurpose\nAgency Executive Sponsor(s)\nAgency Project Manager\nAgency Contract Administrator\nAgency Designated Procurement Officer\nRisk Management Team\nContractor Key Personnel\nRoles and Responsibilities\n[The key to building a strong contract administration team is finding members with the right skill sets and schedule availability to support contract administration activities. Team members should be the final product or service stakeholders and should have the knowledge and skills to fill particular areas of expertise. Team members must have clear roles and responsibilities and established communication channels to work together effectively. The team should include three to five members and should leverage the knowledge of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) as needed throughout the contract term.]\nContract Administration Team Roles and Responsibilities\nThe following table lists individuals who have direct oversight responsibility to ensure the agency receives and accepts the deliverables and services identified in the contract.\n[The team may include, and should distinguish between agency-specific and state-level contract personnel.]\nName\nRole\nResponsibilities\nAgency Sponsor\nAgency Contract Administrator\nAgency Project Manager\nContract Support Team’s Roles and Responsibilities\nThe following table identifies the individuals responsible for supporting contract administration through provision of subject matter expertise, designing, implementing, and testing the requirements, deliverables and services identified in the contract.\n[The team may include, and should distinguish between agency-specific and state-level contract personnel.]\nName\nRole\nResponsibilities\nTechnical SME\nFinance SME\nProcurement SME\nLegal SME\nProgram SME\nCommunication Plan\n[The following table provides an example of the elements to document in a communication plan.]\n[Proactive communication is critical to the success of the contract. Be sure that communications are timely, constructive and include relevant feedback. Use a variety of communication methods such as e\u001email alerts, status reports, watch lists, risk reports, and formal or informal reviews.\nCommunication may be formal or informal. Communications required by the contract are formal communication. 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