(a) HCAs are authorized to determine (1) equivalencies for the Basic Contracting Officer's Technical Representative Course; (2) course prerequisites; and (3) approve completion of CLP continuous learning activities, education, and training for maintenance of COTR certification. This authority does not apply to EVM training- see 301.603-73. Course equivalencies must meet the Federal Acquisition Institute's (FAI's) required COTR competencies. HCAs may re-delegate the authorities in (1) and (2) to OPDIV Acquisition Career Managers (ACMs) or other comparable officials.
(b) In addition to the authorities specified in 301.604-71(a), HCAs or their designees (except where the authority is shown as non-delegable) are responsible for-
(1) Reviewing a candidate's qualifications to be a COTR;
(2) Granting, suspending, denying, and revoking COTR certifications and their continuance;
(3) Authorizing (non-delegable) an individual to perform COTR duties on an interim basis for up to 90 days- see 301.604-73; and
(4) Determining (non-delegable) on a case-by-case basis whether to postpone (for up to 90 days) withdrawal of any interim COTR delegation for failure of a candidate to qualify for certification- see 301.604-73.
