In this episode of Contracting Conversations, hosts Jim Valley and Scott Williams sit down with David Dotson, a professor of contract management at DAU in the Mid-Atlantic region. David, who manages the COR 222 course and moderates the COR Community of Practice and weekly COR Office Hours, shares his insights on the three golden rules of being a Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The discussion delves into the complexities and responsibilities of CORs, emphasizing the importance of understanding the contract, the exclusive authority of the contracting officer to modify contracts, and the critical distinction that CORs are not contracting officers. This episode provides valuable guidance for CORs navigating their roles and highlights the foundational principles that ensure effective contract management. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the essential rules that govern the COR’s duties and responsibilities.

CLC 222 Contracting Officers Representative (COR) Online Training (On-line 32 CLPs): https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=1731

COR 222 Contracting Officer’s Representative Course (Virtual or in-person 32 CLPs via DAU's Mission Assistance (see link below)):  https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=1584

WSC 027 Virtual Augmentation Workshop for the Contracting Officer (augments CLC 222/COR222 - 10 CLPs)P: https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=12359

CLC 106 - Contracting Officer's Representative with a Mission Focus (On-line 3 CLPs):  https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=240

DAU Mission Assistance:  https://www.dau.edu/mission-assistance

Back to Basics: https://www.dau.edu/back-to-basics; BtB Contracting: https://www.dau.edu/functional-areas/contracting

Contracting Officer Representative Community of Practice:  https://www.dau.edu/cop/cor

Contracting Community of Practice: https://www.dau.edu/cop/contracting

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Apple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contracting-conversations/id1621567225