7.104  General procedures.

8. Amend section 7.104 by adding paragraph (e) to read as follows:

7.104  General procedures.

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(e) The planner shall ensure that a COR is nominated by the requirements official, and designated and authorized by the contracting officer, as early as practicable in the acquisition process. The contracting officer shall designate and authorize a COR as early as practicable after the nomination. See 1.602-2(d).