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Contracting officer

In short

This is the government official authorized to enter into, administer, and terminate contracts on behalf of the government. They are key if the business has government contracts.

What it means in a deal

When dealing with government contracts, the contracting officer is the person who must acknowledge an assignment of claims under FACA. Your lender will need to communicate directly with this officer to ensure the assignment is properly recorded, securing the loan's collateral.

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