Contracting Officer Representative Course Latest Update Graded A+

Contracting Officer Representative Course Latest Update Graded A+ FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR must follow 1) commit to fair and open competition 2) ensure responsible use of taxpayer money 3) maintain highest ethical standards COR general responsibilities 1) acquisition planning 2) market research 3) contract/performance management COR traits technical expertise and familiarity with all aspects of the contract COR specific duties 1) furnish technical direction and monitor contract performance 2) maintain independent relationship 3) ensure contractors are paid for authorized services/materials only 4) review, accept, and reject deliverables OFPP Office of Federal Procurement Policy mission of FAI ensure the development of a federal acquisition workforce COR planning purpose 1) validate identified need 2) establish requirements 3) develop elements of the acquisition plan COR planning responsibilities 1) assist with market research 2) define requirments 2 meanings of solicitation 1) process of requesting bids from potential contractors 2) physical document requesting bids from potential contractors (RFP, RFB, RFQ) During solicitation, the gov't releases the following to industry 1) request for proposal (RFP) 2) request for bid (RFB) 3) request for quote (RFQ) COR evaluation step 1) assessment of proposal using criteria in RFP, RFB, RFQ 2) evaluate nonprice factors 3) input in the TET summary report COR award step 1) CO issues execution contract signed by all parties 2) notify all unsuccessful parties 3) delegation letter and contract docs and forms given to the COR COR post-award tasks 1) monitor contractor performance 2) receive and approve invoices 3) assure contractor security 4) maintain documentation 5) assist with close-out how do you know when to function as a COR or a PM? If contract, then PM. If delegation letter, then COR internal