GovCon Acronym Decoder
Government contracting runs on shorthand. Search any acronym and get a plain-English definition, when you will run into it, whether you need one, and where it comes from.
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6 of 172 terms matching "COR"
Contracting Officer's Representative
The technical eyes and ears of the CO, usually located with the program. The COR monitors performance and accepts deliverables, but cannot change price, scope, or terms.
When you see it
Day to day, once you are performing a contract.
Do you need it
Your closest working relationship. But if the COR asks for something outside scope, route it to the CO first.
Where it comes from
Designated in writing by the CO.
Contracting Officer's Representative
The technical eyes and ears of the CO, usually located with the program. The COR monitors performance and accepts deliverables, but cannot change price, scope, or terms.
When you see it
Day to day, once you are performing a contract.
Do you need it
Your closest working relationship. But if the COR asks for something outside scope, route it to the CO first.
Where it comes from
Designated in writing by the CO.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
One of the largest federal buyers of construction, environmental, and engineering services.
When you see it
In solicitation headers, forecasts, and outreach events. Knowing which component inside the agency actually buys what you sell is the real work.
Do you need it
If this agency buys what you sell, start with their small business office. They publish forecasts, host outreach, and will take a capability briefing.
Where it comes from
Federal agency. Small business support runs through their OSDBU or equivalent office.
U.S. Marine Corps
Marine Corps systems and installation contracting.
When you see it
In solicitation headers, forecasts, and outreach events. Knowing which component inside the agency actually buys what you sell is the real work.
Do you need it
If this agency buys what you sell, start with their small business office. They publish forecasts, host outreach, and will take a capability briefing.
Where it comes from
Federal agency. Small business support runs through their OSDBU or equivalent office.
U.S. Army
The Army's contracting community, including ACC and Corps of Engineers districts.
When you see it
In solicitation headers, forecasts, and outreach events. Knowing which component inside the agency actually buys what you sell is the real work.
Do you need it
If this agency buys what you sell, start with their small business office. They publish forecasts, host outreach, and will take a capability briefing.
Where it comes from
Federal agency. Small business support runs through their OSDBU or equivalent office.
U.S. Navy
Navy and Marine Corps buying commands including NAVSEA, NAVAIR, and NAVFAC.
When you see it
In solicitation headers, forecasts, and outreach events. Knowing which component inside the agency actually buys what you sell is the real work.
Do you need it
If this agency buys what you sell, start with their small business office. They publish forecasts, host outreach, and will take a capability briefing.
Where it comes from
Federal agency. Small business support runs through their OSDBU or equivalent office.
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