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I am a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)
A Federal employee to whom a Contracting Officer has delegated authority in writing to act as his or her representative in monitoring specified aspects of contractor performance. These aspects may include ensuring that the contractor’s performance meets the standards set forth in the contract, ensuring the contractor meets the technical requirements under the contract by the delivery date(s) and/or within the period of performance, and ensuring that the contractor performs within the price or estimated cost stated in the contract.
Certification Requirements
Training Requirements
For initial certification: Level I: Entry/Apprentice
Appropriate for individuals serving on technical evaluation panels or supporting low risk contract vehicles such as firm fixed price and services/supply contracts and orders that do not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. Training requirements include completion of the following:
No Prior COR experience required
- Complete Basic COR Essentials I OR equivalent training – contact FAC-COR@mail.nih.gov for more guidance
AND Complete:
- Federal Appropriation Law
- Green Purchase training - Send questions to GreenPurchasing@mail.nih.gov
- Apply through www.fai.gov
Level II: Mid-level/Journeyman
Appropriate for individuals supporting contract vehicles of moderate to high complexity with threshold values ranging from $150,000 to $25,000,000. Training includes completion of training per the following:
One (1) year of prior COR experience is required. Must complete narrative on application addressing COR competency proficiencies.
Complete:
- Basic COR Essentials II OR equivalent training – contact FAC-COR@mail.nih.gov for more guidance
- Federal Appropriation Law
- Green Purchase training - Send questions to GreenPurchasing@mail.nih.gov
- 2 hr CPARS training Send questions to CPARS@mail.nih.gov
- Apply through www.fai.gov
Level III: Senior/Expert
Appropriate for highly complex and mission critical contract vehicles requiring significant acquisition investment for contracts exceeding $25,000,000. Training includes completion of training per the following:
Two (2) years of prior COR experience required. Must complete narrative on application addressing COR competency proficiencies.
Complete:
- Basic COR Essentials II OR equivalent training – contact FAC-COR@mail.nih.gov for more guidance
- Federal Appropriation Law
- Green Purchase training - Send questions to GreenPurchasing@mail.nih.gov
- 2 hr CPARS training Send questions to CPARS@mail.nih.gov
- Project Management (NIHTC Course ID 9414) OR equivalent training
- Additional training required, contact the ACP for more guidance: FAC-COR@mail.nih.gov
- Apply through www.fai.gov
** Reminder: CLPs are required every 2 years to maintain FAC-COR certification. **
** Reminder: Please send all questions to OALM/ACP: FAC-COR@mail.nih.gov. **