Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs) are federal employees designated by Contracting Officers (COs) to perform specific contract administration duties. To qualify as a COR, individuals must meet the following requirements:
Key Facts
- Qualifications: To be a contracting officer representative (COR), individuals must complete the Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer’s Representative (FAC-COR) program. This program establishes training and experience requirements for acquisition professionals in the federal government who perform contract management activities and functions. The FAC-COR certification is required for individuals appointed as CORs.
- Certification: CORs must obtain and maintain an active FAC-COR certification at the appropriate level in the career management system of record. The certification level required for each delegation of contract administration is determined by the contracting officer (CO) and described in the COR appointment letter.
- Timeframe: CORs must be certified at the appropriate level within 6 months from the date of their appointment. If an employee does not hold an active FAC-COR certification within this timeframe, a waiver request must be submitted and approved by the Senior Procurement Executive (SPE).
- Responsibilities: The COR’s role is to develop proper requirements and ensure that contractors meet the commitments of their contracts. They are responsible for the day-to-day administration of a contract, including monitoring the technical efforts being performed, verifying and documenting performance issues, and ensuring the timeliness and delivery of quality goods and services.
Qualifications
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FAC-COR Certification
CORs must complete the Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer’s Representative (FAC-COR) program. This program establishes training and experience requirements for acquisition professionals performing contract management functions in the federal government.
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Certification Level
The CO determines the certification level required for each delegation of contract administration. This level is specified in the COR appointment letter.
Certification
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Timeframe
CORs must obtain the appropriate FAC-COR certification within six months of their appointment.
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Waiver
If an employee does not hold an active FAC-COR certification within this timeframe, a waiver request must be submitted and approved by the Senior Procurement Executive (SPE).
Responsibilities
CORs play a crucial role in ensuring that contractors fulfill their contractual obligations. Their responsibilities include:
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Requirement Development
Assisting in the development of proper contract requirements.
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Contract Administration
Overseeing the day-to-day administration of contracts.
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Performance Monitoring
Monitoring the technical efforts performed under the contract.
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Performance Verification
Verifying and documenting performance issues.
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Quality Assurance
Ensuring the timeliness and delivery of quality goods and services.
Sources
- Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) | Acquisition.GOV
- Contracting Officer’s Representative Services | U.S. Department of the Interior
- Contracting Officer’s Representative (FAC-COR) | FAI.GOV
FAQs
What is a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)?
A COR is a federal employee designated by a Contracting Officer (CO) to perform specific contract administration duties.
What are the qualifications to be a COR?
To be a COR, individuals must complete the Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer’s Representative (FAC-COR) program.
What is the FAC-COR certification process?
The FAC-COR certification process involves completing training and meeting experience requirements. The certification level required for each delegation of contract administration is determined by the CO.
What are the responsibilities of a COR?
CORs are responsible for assisting in the development of proper contract requirements, overseeing the day-to-day administration of contracts, monitoring the technical efforts performed under the contract, verifying and documenting performance issues, and ensuring the timeliness and delivery of quality goods and services.
What is the timeframe for obtaining the FAC-COR certification?
CORs must obtain the appropriate FAC-COR certification within six months of their appointment.
What happens if an employee does not have the FAC-COR certification within the timeframe?
If an employee does not hold an active FAC-COR certification within six months of their appointment, a waiver request must be submitted and approved by the Senior Procurement Executive (SPE).
Who determines the certification level required for a COR?
The CO determines the certification level required for each delegation of contract administration.
What is the purpose of the FAC-COR program?
The FAC-COR program establishes training and experience requirements for acquisition professionals performing contract management functions in the federal government.