What is the COR's key role? - ANSWERS-Observe
Document and
Communicate
Contractor performance to the contracting officer (CO) and contractor.
What is the source of the COR's authority? - ANSWERS-A Contracting Officer must
designate/appoint the COR in writing.
Authority specified in COR Designation Letter
*Specifies scope and limitations of authority delegated
*Separate designation made for each contract/order
*COR cannot re-delegate
This type of authority is written and issued to KO and COR? (Typically uses Letter of Designation
to detail duties.) - ANSWERS-Expressed Authority
This type of authority is unwritten and CORS must be careful when using it? - ANSWERS-Implied
Authority
What type of authority exists in the commercial environment but not in government? -
ANSWERS-Apparent authority (Best Buy example - manager honors salesperson's quote even if
incorrect)
What type of duties will a COR be asked to accomplish? - ANSWERS-*Know the contract
*Work with your contractors
*Provide technical direction and guidance
*Liaison on technical matters between the KO and the contractor
*Support the mission and recommend changes
*Monitor and evaluate performance
,*Ensure satisfactory, timely, delivery within the financial constraints of the contract
COR Files Must Contain - ANSWERS-COR letter of designation
All documentation of actions taken: Contract, any modifications, PWS/SOW, Exhibits and
attachments (CDRLs), copy of acceptance documents and invoices, memos for Record of actions
issues, QASP, performance assessments, weather reports
What are the Top 5 Dos and Donts for the COR? - ANSWERS-1. Know the Contract
2. Promptly inspect and accept, approve or disapprove invoices and Let the KO know there is a
problem
3. Do NOT exceed your authority
4. Keep the KO informed!
5. Complete COR training and stay current
What is the difference between acquisition and contracting? - ANSWERS-Acquisition - is defined
as "the act of acquiring." This includes not only an item but also may include the research and
development, test and evaluation, production, fielding, operating, maintenance and disposal of
a system.
Contracting - is the process of acquiring goods and services. It is only one function within the
acquisition environment.
What is a contract? - ANSWERS-A legally enforceable agreement -remedy, legal recourse
FAR definition: A mutually binding legal relationship obligating the seller to furnish the supplies
or services (including construction) and the buyer to pay for them.
What FAR parts are especially useful to CORs? - ANSWERS-Part 3 - Improper Business Practices
and Personal Conflicts of Interest
Part 7 - Acquisition Planning
, Part 15 - Contracting by Negotiation
Part 17 - Special Contracting Methods
Part 36 - Construction and Architect -- Engineer Contracts
Part 37 - Service Contracting
Part 42 - Contract Administration and Audit Services
Part 43 - Contract Modifications
Part 45 - Government Property
Part 46 - Quality Assurance
Part 49 - Termination of Contracts
Part 52 - Clauses
What is a fiduciary relationship? - ANSWERS-Where one person places complete confidence in
another in regard to a particular transaction (i.e. the public and government officials)
May not be employed by contractor for how many years after ending contracting relationship? -
ANSWERS-1-2 years, in some cases 5 years, and in very extreme cases may never be employed
Must disclose stock in a company past what financial threshold? - ANSWERS-$15,000
What are the exceptions to the rules regarding accepting gifts? - ANSWERS-*Unsolicited gifts
with a market value of $20 or less per occasion, aggregating no more than $50 in a calendar
year from any single source;
*Gifts motivated by a family relationship or personal friendship
*Free attendance at a certain widely-attended gatherings
What is fraud and provide some examples? - ANSWERS-A dishonest and deliberate course of
action which results in the obtaining of money, property or an advantage to which the recipient
would not normally be entitled.
Document and
Communicate
Contractor performance to the contracting officer (CO) and contractor.
What is the source of the COR's authority? - ANSWERS-A Contracting Officer must
designate/appoint the COR in writing.
Authority specified in COR Designation Letter
*Specifies scope and limitations of authority delegated
*Separate designation made for each contract/order
*COR cannot re-delegate
This type of authority is written and issued to KO and COR? (Typically uses Letter of Designation
to detail duties.) - ANSWERS-Expressed Authority
This type of authority is unwritten and CORS must be careful when using it? - ANSWERS-Implied
Authority
What type of authority exists in the commercial environment but not in government? -
ANSWERS-Apparent authority (Best Buy example - manager honors salesperson's quote even if
incorrect)
What type of duties will a COR be asked to accomplish? - ANSWERS-*Know the contract
*Work with your contractors
*Provide technical direction and guidance
*Liaison on technical matters between the KO and the contractor
*Support the mission and recommend changes
*Monitor and evaluate performance
,*Ensure satisfactory, timely, delivery within the financial constraints of the contract
COR Files Must Contain - ANSWERS-COR letter of designation
All documentation of actions taken: Contract, any modifications, PWS/SOW, Exhibits and
attachments (CDRLs), copy of acceptance documents and invoices, memos for Record of actions
issues, QASP, performance assessments, weather reports
What are the Top 5 Dos and Donts for the COR? - ANSWERS-1. Know the Contract
2. Promptly inspect and accept, approve or disapprove invoices and Let the KO know there is a
problem
3. Do NOT exceed your authority
4. Keep the KO informed!
5. Complete COR training and stay current
What is the difference between acquisition and contracting? - ANSWERS-Acquisition - is defined
as "the act of acquiring." This includes not only an item but also may include the research and
development, test and evaluation, production, fielding, operating, maintenance and disposal of
a system.
Contracting - is the process of acquiring goods and services. It is only one function within the
acquisition environment.
What is a contract? - ANSWERS-A legally enforceable agreement -remedy, legal recourse
FAR definition: A mutually binding legal relationship obligating the seller to furnish the supplies
or services (including construction) and the buyer to pay for them.
What FAR parts are especially useful to CORs? - ANSWERS-Part 3 - Improper Business Practices
and Personal Conflicts of Interest
Part 7 - Acquisition Planning
, Part 15 - Contracting by Negotiation
Part 17 - Special Contracting Methods
Part 36 - Construction and Architect -- Engineer Contracts
Part 37 - Service Contracting
Part 42 - Contract Administration and Audit Services
Part 43 - Contract Modifications
Part 45 - Government Property
Part 46 - Quality Assurance
Part 49 - Termination of Contracts
Part 52 - Clauses
What is a fiduciary relationship? - ANSWERS-Where one person places complete confidence in
another in regard to a particular transaction (i.e. the public and government officials)
May not be employed by contractor for how many years after ending contracting relationship? -
ANSWERS-1-2 years, in some cases 5 years, and in very extreme cases may never be employed
Must disclose stock in a company past what financial threshold? - ANSWERS-$15,000
What are the exceptions to the rules regarding accepting gifts? - ANSWERS-*Unsolicited gifts
with a market value of $20 or less per occasion, aggregating no more than $50 in a calendar
year from any single source;
*Gifts motivated by a family relationship or personal friendship
*Free attendance at a certain widely-attended gatherings
What is fraud and provide some examples? - ANSWERS-A dishonest and deliberate course of
action which results in the obtaining of money, property or an advantage to which the recipient
would not normally be entitled.
