Cotr Training
COTRs have different labels depending on the agency and departmental structure. Sometimes called Project Officers, Quality Assistance Evaluators, or Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs), the COTR role can be either a part-time or full-time responsibility. When a large contract exists with multiple work assignments, task
orders, or delivery orders, the COTR may be a full-time responsibility.
Consistently across agencies and contexts, however, COTRs interface with several acquisition functions. Primarily, COTRs work with Contract Specialists, Contracting Officers and Financial Representatives (from the contracting office), any work assignment managers or task/delivery managers, program office (also called
customer) representatives, and vendor representatives. Sometimes multiple COTRs exist to serve a single project, a staffing composition requiring clear boundaries and task responsibilities similar to situations
characterized by multiple task and/or delivery orders existing underneath one contract “umbrella.” At times the CO and the COTR work in different physical locations, for which both parties must compensate.
Remaining aware of these key characteristics is essential to facilitate effective collaboration and accomplishment of program objectives.
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