Posted on Jun 1, 2018
By exception, should a military member report to a contractor?
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SYNOPSIS: MSgt CP Expert arrives at a new wing. The Wing Commander informs MSgt CP Expert that there is no CP. In order to streamline CP-build, the Wing Commander ask MSgt CP Expert to report to an Office of Net Assessment (ONA)-contractor, who is the Base Program Manager with CP-build funding.
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Team... my bonafide are that I have been a COR for over 20 yrs... have a Master Degree in Procurement and Acquisition... and a graduate certificate in Government Contracting.
The answer is no.
By regulation a contractor can not rate a Military member... AR 623-3 nor can they rate a DA Civilian. I'm sure the other services manuals read the same.
By definition a contractor performs a service for the government. If a military member is reporting to a contractor... and possibly working for them.... then why are paying a contractor. Simply that could be viewed as contract fruad. If the contract happen to be "personal services" contract and a military member is reporting to that that contractor... then why couldn't the military member serve in that capcity?
Bottomline.... I'd clarify what is meant by "report" and if the explanation seemed shady... I'd take it to the KO
The answer is no.
By regulation a contractor can not rate a Military member... AR 623-3 nor can they rate a DA Civilian. I'm sure the other services manuals read the same.
By definition a contractor performs a service for the government. If a military member is reporting to a contractor... and possibly working for them.... then why are paying a contractor. Simply that could be viewed as contract fruad. If the contract happen to be "personal services" contract and a military member is reporting to that that contractor... then why couldn't the military member serve in that capcity?
Bottomline.... I'd clarify what is meant by "report" and if the explanation seemed shady... I'd take it to the KO
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MSgt Ken "Airsoldier" Collins-Hardy
1SG Cameron M. Wesson – Solid credentials, Top, thanks for chiming in. Defensor Fortis!
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It’s illegal. A contractor cannot supervise government personnel. That’s an inherently governmental function. Tell the contracting officer. It’s WRONG.
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MSgt Ken "Airsoldier" Collins-Hardy
LTC Todd Liebman – Thanks for chiming in, Sir. Have a great Air & Space Day. Defensor Fortis!
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A Soldier should never report to a contractor. In fact I am relatively sure it is not authorized as they cannot Cary command nor UCMJ authority. This is different than reporting to a DOD Civilian which can hold command authority. Thank you for your service.
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MSgt Ken "Airsoldier" Collins-Hardy
CSM Darieus Z. – Thank you for chiming in Sergeant Major—and for your service, too. Defensor Fortis!
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