(1) Follow the procedures at PGI 201.602-2 regarding designation, assignment, and responsibilities of a contracting officer's representative (COR).
(2) A COR-
(i) Must be a Government employee, unless otherwise authorized in agency regulations;
(ii) Must be qualified by training and experience commensurate with the responsibilities to be delegated in accordance with department/agency guidelines;
(iii) May not be delegated responsibility to perform functions at a contractor's location that have been delegated under FAR 42.202(a) to a contract administration office;
(iv) Has no authority to make any commitments or changes that affect price, quality, quantity, delivery, or other terms and conditions of the contract; and
(v) Must be designated in writing, and a copy furnished the contractor and the contract administration office-
(A) Specifying the extent of the COR's authority to act on behalf of the contracting officer;
(B) Identifying the limitations on the COR's authority;
(C) Specifying the period covered by the designation;
(D) Stating the authority is not redelegable; and
(E) Stating that the COR may be personally liable for unauthorized acts.
