201.602-2  Responsibilities.

(1)  Follow the procedures at PGI 201.602-2 regarding designation, assignment, and responsibilities of a contracting officer's representative (COR).

(2)  A COR-

(i)  Must be a Government employee, unless otherwise authorized in agency regulations;

(ii)  Must be qualified by training and experience commensurate with the responsibilities to be delegated in accordance with department/agency guidelines;

(iii)  May not be delegated responsibility to perform functions at a contractor's location that have been delegated under FAR 42.202(a) to a contract administration office;

(iv)  Has no authority to make any commitments or changes that affect price, quality, quantity, delivery, or other terms and conditions of the contract; and

(v)  Must be designated in writing, and a copy furnished the contractor and the contract administration office-

(A)  Specifying the extent of the COR's authority to act on behalf of the contracting officer;

(B)  Identifying the limitations on the COR's authority;

(C)  Specifying the period covered by the designation;

(D)  Stating the authority is not redelegable; and

(E)  Stating that the COR may be personally liable for unauthorized acts.