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COR Questions
The Contracting Officer’s Representative plays an important role in the administration and technical oversight of federal contracts. As our client agency, you should recommend individuals who have the technical, professional, and administrative qualifications to oversee contractor performance. Only those individuals meeting the training criteria outlined can be a COR. The contracting officer is the only one who has the legal authority to appoint the COR.
A FAC-COR has experience and training requirements depending on the FAC-COR Level as specified in the FAC-COR Certification Requirements.
To maintain a FAC-COR, refer to the FAI Continuous Learning Guidance and coordinate with your FAC-COR Program Coordinator. IBC verifies that current FAC-COR training certificates from your agency are qualified.
Continuing Education Units and Continuous Learning Points are forms of measurement for training. CEUs are usually given for college courses or in-depth, long-term training. Each academic quarter or semester hour equals one CEU. One CEU equals ten CLPs. CLPs are usually given for less formal training or conferences.
Yes. Individuals nominated to serve as COR must meet the FAC-COR certification requirements for the duration of the contract. IBC follows The Office of Federal Procurement Policy with regard to COR training requirements. OFPP has outlined a structured COR training program in a November 26, 2007 Memorandum For Chief Acquisition Officers.
Please refer to the FAC-COR Certification Requirements for required training. Federal employees may complete training in FAI CSOD and find and register for courses or contact their FAC-COR Program Coordinator for more information.
The COR is an authorized representative who coordinates technical issues with a contracting officer for resolution. The COR is responsible for the day-to-day technical oversight of contractor performance. The contracting officer appoints or terminates a COR based on the needs of each acquisition and the competency of the appointed COR. The appointed COR must only perform those duties and responsibilities as directed by the contracting officer.