(Revised April 23, 2008)

      (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.