Recommendation Contents
OIG recommends that the Bureau of African Affairs 1. (a) establish and maintain a list of subject matter experts from U.S. Government entities participating in the Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership who can be assigned to assist with the development of performance work statements and contract oversight, (b) establish agreements with U.S. Government entities participating in the Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership to provide expertise, and (c) establish and implement a policy for Contracting Officer’s Representatives to use subject matter experts in the development of performance work statements and contract oversight OR 2. the Bureau can determine where and how to seek subject matter expertise. Experts must be able to assist Contracting Officer’s Representatives with the development of performance work statements and contract oversight.