(a) In the event that an individual who is not currently certified under HHS' FAC-COTR program is urgently required to serve as a COTR, the head of the sponsoring program office (Program Manager) or designee (e.g., the immediate supervisor) may request, and the HCA (non-delegable) may authorize, the individual to perform the designated duties on an interim basis for up to 6 months, provided that-
(1) The individual agrees to become certified during that period and provides evidence of training course registration; and
(2) Prior to assignment to the contract, the individual meets with the cognizant Contracting Officer to discuss the role and specific responsibilities of a COTR and the interrelationships, as applicable, among the Project Officer, Contracting Officer, Program/Project Manager, and COTR functions.
(b) If an extension has been granted, but the individual does not complete the training by the extended date, the HCA's approval for the individual's assignment to the contract will automatically terminate on that date.
