Master the position of Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) or Contracting Officer Representative (COR) from requirements determination through contract closeout. 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 assigned to contracts of medium to high complexity.
Individuals who are or will be designated as Contracting Officer Technical Representatives (COTRs) and those persons who desire a greater understanding of the entire acquisition process involving more complex or larger dollar-value acquisitions. COTRs assigned to contracts of relatively low complexity may want to take a three-day course: Contracting Basics for COTRs (ACQI7503D).
Objectives:
Prepare a purchase-request work package
Develop statements of work
Prepare a COTR work plan
Monitor contractor performance to ensure that the government obtains the benefit of the contract
Recommend changes and provide technical support for contract modifications
Assist the contracting officer in analyzing contract claims
Recommend remedies for inadequate contractor performance