XL EagleCOR (Contracting Officer's Representative)
COR stands for Contracting Officer's Representative. A COR, or Contracting Officer's Representative, is a government employee designated in writing by the contracting officer to monitor contract performance. CORs inspect work, review invoices, track deliverables and report problems to the CO.
A COR has no authority to make commitments or changes that affect price, quantity, quality, delivery or other terms. The designation letter spells out the COR's duties and limits.
Why it matters to a small contractor
Your COR is the person you will see most often and the one who writes up your performance. Build a good working relationship, keep them informed, and respond to issues fast. But when they ask for something extra, politely route it to the contracting officer for a written change.
Example
A COR walks a grounds contract each week and notes a missed trim area. The contractor fixes it the same day and replies with photos. When the COR asks for a new flower bed, the contractor asks the CO for a modification.
COR: common questions
Can a COR approve extra work?
No. Only the contracting officer can change the contract. Work done on a COR's request alone may not be paid.
Does the COR rate my performance?
The COR often provides input for CPARS and other evaluations, which the contracting officer finalizes.
Want the contract without the paperwork? Send XL Eagle your price on an open government job. We write and submit the bid under our registrations, free to you. Find open jobs →