Intermediate COR Refresher

Overview

Explore ways that experienced contracting officer's representatives (CORs) can better address the variety of challenges and responsibilities inherent in the projects they work on. This course will provide refresher training and an update on contracting principles that can build a strong foundation for future contracting work. You will be faced with various relevant simulations to test your critical thinking abilities.

Who Attends

This course is designed for Level II or III CORs who are seeking refresher training while at the same time satisfying their 40 continuous learning points requirement.

Course Level: Intermediate
CLP: 40 | CPE: 40
Duration: 5 Days

Price: $ 1939.00 Course prices shown here do not include a credit card surcharge. Payments by ACH, EFT, or check do not include the surcharge and are offered at a lower price. At checkout, you may choose a payment method that avoids the credit card surcharge.
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Course Details

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Available Dates

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September 21 - September 25, 2026

Class ID: 261172008

Virtual

9 AM - 5 PM EST

October 5 - October 9, 2026

Class ID: 261172009

Washington, DC

8 AM - 4 PM EST

November 16 - November 20, 2026

Class ID: 261172010

Virtual

9 AM - 5 PM EST

December 14 - December 18, 2026

Class ID: 261172011

Virtual

9 AM - 5 PM EST

Learning Objectives

Discuss the purpose, process, and the role and responsibilities of the COR as a member of the market research team
Identify the role and responsibilities of the COR related to the development of the solicitation
Define best value and discuss the processes to achieve it
Identify COR responsibilities and activities for the postaward orientation and development of the COR Work Plan
Discuss the government's method of assuring quality through inspection and the COR's role
Explain the COR’s role and responsibilities in reviewing contractor invoices and recommending payment
Explain the COR's role in addressing contract remedies for different situations
Explain the role of the COR in evaluating a contractor's performance and contract closeout

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Course Activities

Participants must achieve at least 70% (94 out of 134 points) on the following graded activities:

Class participation: 8 points
Team participation: 8 points
Lesson 1 Quiz: 6 points
Lesson 2 Quiz: 6 points
Lesson 3 Quiz: 6 points
Lesson 4 Quiz: 6 points
Lesson 5 Quiz: 6 points
Lesson 6 Quiz: 6 points
Lesson 7 Quiz: 6 points
Lesson 8 Quiz: 6 points
Exam: 70 points (35 questions worth 2 points each)

Course Topics

Market Research

Significance of Market Research
Benefits of Market Research
Market Research Requirements
The Market Research Team
Market Research Timing
Market Research Techniques
Conducting Market Research—Questions to Ask
The Market Research Report
Exercise: Market Research

Presolicitation Considerations

The Requirements Document
Purpose of Requirements Documents
Planning and Preparation of the Requirements Document
The Solicitation
Exercise: Prepare a Performance Requirements Summary

Best Value—Proposal Evaluation

Best Value Acquisition
Developing Evaluation Factors
Competitive Negotiation Approaches
Simplified Acquisition Procedures
Orders Under Multiple-Award Contracts
Developing Rating Systems
The Technical Evaluation Panel
Making Preaward, Award, and Postaward Notifications
Selected Decisions from the Government Accountability Office (GAO)

Postaward Orientation and Contracting Officer's Representative Work Plan

The Postaward Orientation
The COR's Work Plan
Exercise: Prepare a QASP (COR Work Plan)

Quality Management and Inspection

Determining Quality
Contract Quality Requirements
Principles Related to Inspection
Exercise: Inspection Clause Application
Exercise: Inspection Scenarios

Invoice and Payment

The Role of Payment
Commercial Product and Commercial Service Contracts
Service and Supply Contracts—Other than Commercial
Construction Contracts
Prompt Payment
Payment Problems
Exercise: Payment Situations

Remedies

Issues, Clauses, and Remedies
Various Contract Changes Clauses
Exercise: Using FAR Clauses to Inform COR Actions
Exercise: Disputes and Decisions

Performance Evaluation and Contract Closeout

Past Performance
Contract Closeout
Exercise: Prepare for a Contractor Performance Evaluation

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Intermediate COR Refresher

Overview

Who Attends

For Groups

Available Dates

Learning Objectives

Additional Features

Credits

This course is part of the following Management Concepts Certificate Programs:

Core Courses

Elective Courses

Prerequisites:

Mandatory

Suggested

Course Activities

Course Topics

Market Research