# 48 C.F.R. § 1.604 (2026): Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P1_S1_604

## Section

- **Citation:** 48 C.F.R. § 1.604 (2026)
- **Heading:** Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 48 CFR: Federal Acquisition Regulations System / Chapter 1: FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION / Part 1: FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM / Subpart 1.6: Subpart 1.6—Career Development, Contracting Authority, and Responsibilities / § 1.604: Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

## Text

A contracting officer's representative (COR) assists in the technical monitoring or administration of a contract (
see
1.602-2(d)). The COR shall maintain a file for each assigned contract. The file must include, at a minimum—
(a) A copy of the contracting officer's letter of designation and other documents describing the COR's duties and responsibilities;
(b) A copy of the contract administration functions delegated to a contract administration office which may not be delegated to the COR (
see
1.602-2(d)(4)); and
(c) Documentation of COR actions taken in accordance with the delegation of authority.
[76 FR 14545, Mar. 16, 2011]

## Nearby sections

- [48 C.F.R. § 1.601 (2026) General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P1_S1_601.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 1.602-1 (2026) Authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P1_S1_602_1.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 1.602-2 (2026) Responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P1_S1_602_2.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 1.602-3 (2026) Ratification of unauthorized commitments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P1_S1_602_3.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 1.603-1 (2026) General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P1_S1_603_1.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 1.603-2 (2026) Selection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P1_S1_603_2.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 1.603-3 (2026) Appointment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P1_S1_603_3.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 1.603-4 (2026) Termination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P1_S1_603_4.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 1.604 (2026) Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P1_S1_604.md)

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