(a) Policy . The contracting officer may appoint a Government Technical Monitor (GTM) to assist the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) in monitoring a contractor's performance. The contracting officer may appoint a GTM because of physical proximity to the contractor's work site, or because of special skills or knowledge necessary for monitoring the contractor's work. The contracting officer may also appoint a GTM to represent the interests of another requirements office or post concerned with the contractor's work. A GTM shall be a direct-hire U.S. Government employee.
(b) Required training. Training for GTMs is strongly encouraged, but not mandatory. The training which is offered by FSI is recommended for GTMs as well (see DOSAR 642.270(c)). At a minimum, GTMs must obtain and read 6 FAH-2, Contracting Officer's Representative Handbook , which is available on the A/OPE Intranet site, and should avail themselves of FSI's distance learning course, PA-130.
(c) Appointment . The contracting officer may appoint a GTM at the written request of the COR. If the proposed GTM is not under the direct supervisory chain of the COR, the COR shall receive the concurrence of the GTM's supervisor prior to submitting the request to the contracting officer. The COR shall outline which of his/her duties should be redelegated to the GTM. The contracting officer has sole discretion to appoint a GTM. Complete GTM duties and responsibilities are detailed in 6 FAH-2, Contracting Officer's Representative Handbook.
(d) Duties not delegable. The COR shall not request redelegation of the following duties to the GTM, although the GTM may be called upon to make recommendations on these matters:
(1) the authority to request the contracting officer to make changes in contract scope, funding, or the schedule for major deliverables; and,
(2) the authority to provide final acceptance of the contractor's work.
(e) Modification or revocation. The contracting officer may modify or revoke the delegation by written notice to the GTM.
(f) Sample formats. Sample GTM nomination and appointment formats may be found on the A/OPE Intranet web site at http://www.aope.a.state.gov/
