CHAPTER 1

The Contracting Officer’s Representative and Contract Fundamentals

The contracting officer (CO) administers the contract during contract performance, but he or she rarely has the expertise to administer all areas of the contract necessary for successful performance. Therefore, the CO’s decisions must be based upon the input of many people. The contracting officer’s representative’s (COR) responsibility is to provide technical support to the CO and to the contract specialist.

This chapter answers questions about the COR’s specific duties, the COR’s role in contract administration, and the COR’s communication and documentation duties. This book provides answers to important questions about the typical duties and responsibilities of CORs. ...

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