What are the primary activities during the Post-Award phase?

The primary activities during the Post-Award phase focus on the execution and management of the contract after it has been awarded. This phase involves ensuring that the contract is fulfilled according to its terms. Performing the contract entails the actual delivery of goods or services and adhering to the agreed-upon performance metrics. Closing the contract refers to the completion process, which includes finalizing all aspects of the contract, making sure all obligations have been met, and conducting a review of the contract's performance. This includes ensuring that payments are made, deliverables have been received as specified, and any amendments or adjustments are documented if necessary.

In contrast, the other options relate to either the pre-award activities, such as developing a budget or negotiating terms, which precede the contract being finalized, or to aspects that are not strictly part of the fulfilling and concluding of the contract, such as reviewing performance in isolation from the actions required to fulfill or close the contract. Thus, focusing on performing and closing the contract accurately reflects the core activities of the Post-Award phase.