DCMA

The Defense Contract Management Agency is the DoD agency that administers defense contracts on behalf of military departments and other authorized customers. DCMA provides contract administration services including quality assurance, delivery surveillance, payment processing, and property administration.

DCMA assigns Administrative Contracting Officers (ACOs) and Contract Administrators to oversee contractor performance. They process invoices, approve purchasing systems, monitor progress, and ensure contractor compliance with contract terms. For contractors, DCMA is often the primary government interface for day-to-day contract administration on major defense contracts.