Which statement correctly describes systems support contracts?

• A. They are awarded through program executive and product/project management contracting authority to support specific material systems
• B. They are exclusively for construction in theater
• C. They are managed only by DLA
• D. They do not support any material systems

Answer: (A)

Systems support contracts focus on securing lifecycle sustainment for a specific material system. They are established by the program's executive and product/project management contracting authorities to ensure integrated maintenance, support, and supply for the system. This arrangement ties the contract to a particular system and aims to provide ongoing availability and readiness through logistics support, spares, depot maintenance, field service, and related activities, all aligned with the system’s lifecycle plan. That governance and purpose—awarding to support a defined material system by the program-level contracting authority—best describes how these contracts operate. The other statements don’t fit: these contracts aren’t limited to construction in theater, aren’t managed solely by DLA, and do indeed support material systems.