(Revised April 23, 2008)
(See DFARS 201.6 - Pop-up window, PGI Viewer mode)
(i) A contracting officer’s representative (COR) assists in the technical monitoring or administration of a contract.
(A) For contract actions for services awarded by a DoD component or by any other Federal agency on behalf of DoD, contracting officers shall designate a properly trained COR in writing before contract performance begins.
(B) Contracting officers also may designate a properly trained COR for contract actions other than those for services.
(C) The contracting officer shall include a copy of the written designation required by DFARS 201.602-2(2)(v) in the official contract file.
(ii) In addition to the requirements of DFARS 201.602-2(2), a COR must maintain a file for each contract assigned. This file must include, as a minimum—
(A) A copy of the contracting officer's letter of designation and other documentation describing the COR's duties and responsibilities; and
(B) Documentation of actions taken in accordance with the delegation of authority.