Federal managers have become increasingly aware of the importance of proper contract administration in ensuring the maximum return on their contract dollars. The contracting officer technical representative (COTR) or contracting officer representative (COR) plays a critical role in affecting the outcome of the contract administration process. This course covers all technical and professional business competencies required by the Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer Technical Representatives (FAC-COTR) and is recommended for COTRs and CORs who will be primarily involved in post-award duties.
Anyone who handles government acquisitions, especially COTRs, CORs, project officers, task managers and auditors. Personnel involved with complex contracts and contracts valued at $1 million or more may want to take Comprehensive COTR Workshop (ACQI7523D).
Objectives:
Understand the essential elements of government contracts
Perform the steps required in the administration of a contract
Describe the role of a COTR, the limits and extent of COTR responsibility and the relationship between the COTR and the contracting officer
Assist the contracting officer in resolving disputes between the government and the contractor
Syllabus:
Syllabus -- Contracting Basics for COTRs, ACQI7003D, Grad. School, USDA
Day one of three
Course Welcome, Over view and Introductions
Acquisition Overview
Laws and Regulations
Acquisition Process The Contracting Line of Authority
The Role of COTR and Acquisition Personnel
Elements of a Contract
Pre-Solicitation Phase Overview (8-step process)
Statements of Work
Statements of Work Overview
Writing Work Breakdown Structures
Types of Contracts
Post Award Phase
Post Award Phase Overview
COTR Work Plan
Post Award Orientation
Contract Monitoring
Inspection and Acceptance
Day two of three
Post Award Phase (continued)
Inspection and Acceptance (continued)
Methods of Payment
Processing Contractor Invoices
Contract Modifications
Types of Modifications
Contract Remedies
Types of Contracts
Day three of three
Contract Remedies (continued)
Contract Disputes
Contract Closeouts
Closeout Procedures (step-by-step)
Procurement Integrity and Standards of Ethical Conduct
