(a) The contracting officer may select and designate any Government employee, military or civilian, to act as the contracting officer's authorized representative as a COR/COTR on a contract subject to the authority and limitations outlined in the letter of appointment. In selecting an individual as an authorized representative, the contracting officer shall ensure that the individual possesses qualifications, training and experience commensurate with the authority which the COR/COTR will exercise. The individual’s program management skills should also be considered when nominating and appointing a COR. Initial COR appointments shall be prior to contract award. All CORs/COTRs shall complete approved training prior to being issued a letter of appointment (see DLAD 1.602-2(91(a) for recommended training). Local training coordinators should be consulted for sources of approved COR/COTR training courses.
(b) A COR/COTR shall be designated by name and position title. In accordance with 1.603-91(a) each designation of a COR/COTR shall be in writing and shall clearly define the scope and limitations of authority. The extent of the authority and limitations of the COR/COTR for each individual contract is determined by the letter of appointment from the contracting officer. Changes in the scope and limitation of authority may be made either by issuing a new designation or by amending the existing designation. When one COR/COTR is appointed for more than one contract, separate designations shall be issued for each contract. A copy of each appointment letter shall be forwarded to the applicable payment office(s) when the COR/COTR is authorized to certify invoices for payment. This copy shall be annotated with the COR/COTR's address and telephone number if this information is not readily apparent in the letter.
(c) A designation of a COR/COTR shall remain in effect through the life of the contract unless revoked by the contracting officer, the contracting officer's successor, or in the event of reassignment of the individual designated.
(d) The contracting officer shall be notified immediately in writing, by the COR's/COTR/s immediate supervisor, if the individual appointed as COR/COTR is transferred, reassigned, will be absent for an extended period, or is otherwise unable to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
