Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Contract Authority (far 602) Only Contracting Officers have authority to enter into, administer, or terminate contracts and and make changes to the contract
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Contract Authority (FAR 1.602) Only Contracting Officers have authority to enter into, administer, or terminate contracts and AND MAKE CHANGES TO THE CONTRACT. Contract Modifications Many things can affect a contract once it has been awarded. The requiring activity may need to reduce or increasethe supplies or services, performance levels could change, or any number of unanticipated events may occur. A contract modification is a written change in the terms of the contract. Only Contracting Officers acting within the scope of their authority can execute contract modifications on behalf of the Government. Personnel and Labor: CORs must not direct contractor personnel in performance of a contract.If designated, the COR shall review contractor invoices to ensure that labor hours and materials charged to the contract are accurate. The hours worked should equal the hours charged and invoiced to the contract. This may be done by reviewing time cards or in/out signing cards, and, for materials, by obtaining copies of invoices.
