CLC 106 - Contracting Officer’s Representative with a Mission
Focus
1. What are five
1. The Contracting Oflcer's Representative (COR) is the
expectations of a
technical liaison between the contractor and the Contracting
Contracting Officer's
Oflcer (KO) and is responsible for monitoring contractor
Representative (COR)?
performance and delivery as set forth in the contract.
2. Acting as the eyes and ears of the KO, the COR's
key role is to observe, document, and communicate
contractor performance to both the KO and contractor.
3. The COR is responsible for performing the duties
delegated to him/her in the COR designation letter from
the KO.
4. You perform this role by observing and
documenting the con- tractor's technical performance and
reporting it to the Contracting Oflcer.
5. You may also be asked to participate in the planning of
an acqui- sition before the contract is awarded.
Addt'l Details:
-A Contracting Oflcer's Representative (COR) is a
government of- ficial designated in accordance with
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement
(DFARS) and Procedures, Guidance, and Information
(PGI) 201.602-2.
-The COR is designated in writing by the Contracting Oflcer
(KO),to provide technical direction, clarification and guidance
with respect to the contract specifications and Statement
of Work (SOW).
2.
-DFARS clause 252.201-7000 is to be added to a
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contract when appointment of a
COR is anticipated.
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What are five 1. Must be a Government employee unless otherwise
conditions that must authorized in agency regulations.
be met before
becoming a COR? 2. Must be qualified by training and experience
commensurate with the responsibilities delegated.
3. May not be delegated responsibility to perform
functions at a contractor's location that have been delegated
under FAR 42.202(a) to a contract administration oflce.
4. May not be delegated authority to make any
commitments or changes that attect price, quality, quantity,
delivery, or other terms and conditions of the contract.
5. Must be designated in writing.
3. What are five minimum 1. Specify the extent of your authority to act on behalf of
el- ements that should the Con- tracting Oflcer.
be in- cluded in a COR
Letter of Designation? 2. Specify the period covered by the designation.
3. Identify the limitations on the COR's authority.
4. State that the authority is not re-delegable.
5. State that the COR may be held personally liable for
unauthorized acts.
4. What are six 1. Keep Contracting Oflcer fully informed of any technical
responsibili- or con-
ties the COR is likely to have tractual diflculties encountered during performance.
when working for the
KO? 2. Assure the Contracting Oflcer that the contractor's
performance meets the technical requirements, terms,
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and conditions of the contract.
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Focus
1. What are five
1. The Contracting Oflcer's Representative (COR) is the
expectations of a
technical liaison between the contractor and the Contracting
Contracting Officer's
Oflcer (KO) and is responsible for monitoring contractor
Representative (COR)?
performance and delivery as set forth in the contract.
2. Acting as the eyes and ears of the KO, the COR's
key role is to observe, document, and communicate
contractor performance to both the KO and contractor.
3. The COR is responsible for performing the duties
delegated to him/her in the COR designation letter from
the KO.
4. You perform this role by observing and
documenting the con- tractor's technical performance and
reporting it to the Contracting Oflcer.
5. You may also be asked to participate in the planning of
an acqui- sition before the contract is awarded.
Addt'l Details:
-A Contracting Oflcer's Representative (COR) is a
government of- ficial designated in accordance with
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement
(DFARS) and Procedures, Guidance, and Information
(PGI) 201.602-2.
-The COR is designated in writing by the Contracting Oflcer
(KO),to provide technical direction, clarification and guidance
with respect to the contract specifications and Statement
of Work (SOW).
2.
-DFARS clause 252.201-7000 is to be added to a
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Focus
contract when appointment of a
COR is anticipated.
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Focus
What are five 1. Must be a Government employee unless otherwise
conditions that must authorized in agency regulations.
be met before
becoming a COR? 2. Must be qualified by training and experience
commensurate with the responsibilities delegated.
3. May not be delegated responsibility to perform
functions at a contractor's location that have been delegated
under FAR 42.202(a) to a contract administration oflce.
4. May not be delegated authority to make any
commitments or changes that attect price, quality, quantity,
delivery, or other terms and conditions of the contract.
5. Must be designated in writing.
3. What are five minimum 1. Specify the extent of your authority to act on behalf of
el- ements that should the Con- tracting Oflcer.
be in- cluded in a COR
Letter of Designation? 2. Specify the period covered by the designation.
3. Identify the limitations on the COR's authority.
4. State that the authority is not re-delegable.
5. State that the COR may be held personally liable for
unauthorized acts.
4. What are six 1. Keep Contracting Oflcer fully informed of any technical
responsibili- or con-
ties the COR is likely to have tractual diflculties encountered during performance.
when working for the
KO? 2. Assure the Contracting Oflcer that the contractor's
performance meets the technical requirements, terms,
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and conditions of the contract.
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