Download or read book Contracting Officer Technical Representative Handbook COTR written by Government Training Inc and published by . This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The COTR Handbook (Contracting Officers Technical Representative)Effective Catalyst for Stronger Organizational Performance By Steve Stryker & Don PhilpottPublished by Government Training Inc. ; 310 pagesFederal contract spending on goods and services topped $360 billion in 2008 - $160 billion more than in 2000. So Federal contracting is clearly an effective and efficient way to do the government's work but there is always room for improvement, according to the authors of The COTR Handbook.Ensuring that the Government meets the public's interests in achieving successful contract outcomes requires that agencies have enough Federal employees with the right skills and competencies to design and oversee contracts, said Steve Stryker and Don Philpott.Unfortunately, while contracting has become more costly and more complex, the number of contracting officers available to work on contracts has remained essentially the same Most of the work done assessing the employees involved in contracting has been focused on contracting officers and other employees working on the business aspects of contracting..Surprisingly little attention has been paid to the Contracting Officers Technical Representatives (COTRs) who provide the technical and program expertise for developing the technical aspects of contracts and for overseeing the technical work of the contractor. These employees are critical to ensuring positive contract outcomes, and the technical aspects of their contracting work have become increasingly more complex. In addition, COTRs may have added pressure to take on more responsibility for managing contracts because there are relatively fewer COs available to work on current contracts.Successful acquisitions now require a fresh, results-oriented view of the process with acquisition professionals serving as business advisors to their respective agency stakeholders. A key guiding principle for any acquisition contributor is to develop a sound business solution that links short-and long-term goals. The COTR's role bridges the acquisition and program communities.The authors have researched extensively through federal sources to bring the reader the most comprehensive desk reference available on all aspects of the COTR role and mission. This book has drawn heavily on the authoritative materials published by the a wide range of federal agencies including the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the General Services Administration (GSA), and Headquarters, Department of the Army. Then, the authors have organized the information into an organized and logical presentation, added their own experience and a high value 5-Step process to provide a valuable resource to COTR veterans and new managers alike.This practical handbook looks at the complex duties performed by COTRs and explains how best to carry them out in order to achieve a stronger organizational performance. The easy to follow Five Step Process explains the environment in which the COTR operates, duties and responsibilities of all parties in the acquisition process, key skill areas required and how these are applied throughout the contracting life cycle. Finally, the authors provide a wealth of forms, report formats, checklists checklists and more checklists that guide the COTR, and all key individuals in the acquisition process.Throughout this handbook, there are case studies, checklists, exercises and structured "if-then" guides designed to prepare COTRs for the tasks in hand, give them a powerful set of management tools, motivate them to succeed and inspire them to adopt best practices in order to achieve even more positive outcomes.

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Download or read book An Analysis of Contracting Officer Technical Representative Training Requirements written by and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The activities within the Navy Field Contracting System (NFCS) which exercise regional contracting management responsibilities are writing and administering an increasing number of services type contracts. These contracts require active participation in the contract administration function by the activities for which the contracts are written. The persons assigned the duty of representing the contracting officer and performing the technical liaison functions are usually called Contracting Officer Technical Representatives (COTRs). Since the environment COTRs must work in is often new and requires different knowledge and skills, the content and quality of training of these individuals is of significant importance. This research identifies the knowledge and skill requirements for COTRs, examines the assets currently in use of satisfy COTR training needs, and proposes a new approach to the structure and administration of COTR training. A modular structure using several presentation media is emphasized, and video sessions are featured. Examinations are also given. (Author).

Download or read book The COTR Training Handbook written by Steven Stryker and published by . This book was released on 2009-12-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Federal contract spending on goods and services topped $360 billion in 2008 - $160 billion more than in 2000. So Federal contracting is clearly an effective and efficient way to do the government's work but there is always room for improvement, according to the authors of The COTR Handbook.Ensuring that the Government meets the public's interests in achieving successful contract outcomes requires that agencies have enough Federal employees with the right skills and competencies to design and oversee contracts, said Steve Stryker and Don Philpott.Unfortunately, while contracting has become more costly and more complex, the number of contracting officers available to work on contracts has remained essentially the same Most of the work done assessing the employees involved in contracting has been focused on contracting officers and other employees working on the business aspects of contracting..Surprisingly little attention has been paid to the Contracting Officers Technical Representatives (COTRs) who provide the technical and program expertise for developing the technical aspects of contracts and for overseeing the technical work of the contractor. These employees are critical to ensuring positive contract outcomes, and the technical aspects of their contracting work have become increasingly more complex. In addition, COTRs may have added pressure to take on more responsibility for managing contracts because there are relatively fewer COs available to work on current contracts.Successful acquisitions now require a fresh, results-oriented view of the process with acquisition professionals serving as business advisors to their respective agency stakeholders. A key guiding principle for any acquisition contributor is to develop a sound business solution that links short-and long-term goals. The COTR's role bridges the acquisition and program communities.

Download or read book An Analysis of Contracting Officer Technical Representative Training Requirements written by Anthony Livingston Cole and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The activities within the Navy Field Contracting System (NFCS) which exercise regional contracting management responsibilities are writing and administering an increasing number of services type contracts. These contracts require active participation in the contract administration function by the activities for which the contracts are written. The persons assigned the duty of representing the contracting officer and performing the technical liaison functions are usually called Contracting Officer Technical Representatives (COTRs). Since the environment COTRs must work in is often new and requires different knowledge and skills, the content and quality of training of these individuals is of significant importance. This research identifies the knowledge and skill requirements for COTRs, examines the assets currently in use of satisfy COTR training needs, and proposes a new approach to the structure and administration of COTR training. A modular structure using several presentation media is emphasized, and video sessions are featured. Examinations are also given. (Author).

Download or read book Contracting Officer s Representative COR Handbook written by Department of Department of Defense and published by . This book was released on 2018-10-26 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why publish the COR Handbook? I began my civil service career in 1977 at the Army Corps of Engineers after a stint in the Air Force and college. Eventually I worked my way up to a Senior level position at the Defense Intelligence Agency where I worked until I retired in 2016. I frequently chaired Selection Boards for Architect/Engineer (A/E) service contracts and for construction contracts, so I always had a copy of the FARs and the DFARs at hand. What bothered me about the 3 ring binders that held them was they were so big and bulky. Now that I am retired, I decided to publish the FARs, DFARs, AFARS and other book for acquisition professional in separate books that are easy to carry and simple anyone can quickly find what they're looking for. This is one of those books. Why buy a book you can download for free? We print this book so you don't have to. First you gotta find a good clean (legible) copy and make sure it's the latest version (not always easy). Some documents found on the web are missing some pages or the image quality is so poor, they are difficult to read. We look over each document carefully and replace poor quality images by going back to the original source document. We proof each document to make sure it's all there - including all changes. If you find a good copy, you could print it using a network printer you share with 100 other people (typically its either out of paper or toner). If it's just a 10-page document, no problem, but if it's 250-pages, you will need to punch 3 holes in all those pages and put it in a 3-ring binder. Takes at least an hour. It's much more cost-effective to just order the latest version from Amazon.com This book includes original commentary which is copyright material. Note that government documents are in the public domain. We print these large documents as a service so you don't have to. The books are compact, tightly-bound, full-size (8 1⁄2 by 11 inches), with large text and glossy covers. I need glasses to read and I don't like books with small print. That's especially true of complex technical subjects like acquisition regulations. 4th Watch Publishing Co. is a HUBZONE SDVOSB. https://usgovpub.com

Download or read book Bonneville Purchasing Instructions Appendix 14A Contracting Officer s Technical Representatives Guide for Services Contracts written by and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide outlines the duties of BPA personnel designated as Contracting Officers Technical Representatives (COTRs). The BPA Administrator gives contracting officers (COs) in BPA responsibility and authority for awarding and administering contracts. COs are authorized to designate other BPA employees to act as their representatives for purposes of contract administration, from the time of contract award until final receipt and acceptance of the contracted services. COTRs are the individuals primarily relied upon to perform technical contract administration functions. Similar functions for supply and construction contracts are performed by engineering representatives, construction inspectors, and inspectors. Although this Guide is written primarily with the COTR in mind, the concept and operation of teamwork is essential throughout the entire process of contract administration. The CO administers the contract during performance, but rarely has expertise in all of the relevant technical areas. Therefore, CO decisions rely on input from a team. The COTR is an indispensable member of that team. The instructions in this Guide are designed to facilitate this essential CO-COTR cooperation. COTR duties are usually additional to those required of the COTR in his or her assigned line organization. The COTR is still accountable to the line supervisor for performance of regularly-assigned duties. These duties are to be reflected appropriately in performance appraisals and job descriptions. For contract administration duties, however, the COTR reports directly to, and is accountable only to, the CO. The COTR's supervisor must allow sufficient time to ensure that the COTR can adequately monitor the contract for technical compliance. This Guide is designed for COTRs who are performing service contract (including intergovernmental contract) administration functions as an adjunct to their normal technical duties.

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