scope:

Applicability. This regulation applies to the Active Army and the U.S. Army Reserve. It applies to the Army National Guard when using Federal funds for Contracted Advisory and Assistance Services efforts.

Purpose

This regulation prescribes policies and guidance for managing the acquisition of contracted advisory and assistance services (CAAS).

a. This regulation covers-

(1) CAAS that are funded by Army appropriations, civil works appropriations, and Army industrial funds.

(2) Responsibilities of the requiring activity in managing and overseeing CAAS.

b. This regulation does not cover-

(1) Services performed in-house by Army or regular Government (military or civilian) employees.

(2) Services funded by nonappropriated funds.

(3) Advisory and assistance services obtained by personnel appointments under Federal Personnel Manual (FPM) chapter 304 procedures or from chartered Federal advisory committees (AR 15-1).

(4) Activities of contracting officers in acquiring and administering CAAS.

c. This regulation is not intended to interpret or modify the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), including the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Army FAR supplements, the principal regulations governing acquisition within the Army. When any potential conflict exists between this regulation and the FAR system, the latter regulations will govern.