Acquisition planningGovernment role

RAO

Requiring Activity Official

Definition

A Requiring Activity Official is the person in the customer organization responsible for defining requirements and overseeing the receipt of goods or services. The RAO works with contracting to ensure contract deliverables meet program needs.

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